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Summer Programs

Wallingford Parks and Recreation Summer Programs

​Please register for Wallingford summer camps via this link.  All programs, except for Online programs will be offered at our STEM Room at the Wallingford Parks and Recreation Department.  
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Wallingford Youth & Social Services, SCOW and CT STEM Academy have partnered to offer several summer camp programs.  Several different programs are offered beginning the week of June 21, 2021.  We will offer a wide variety of topics for ages 5 to 14 with a limit of 10 participants per program.
Visit the Wallingford Park & Recreation 
website for more information.


STEM Explorations I for Ages 8 to 14
Do you like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If you do, then the CT STEM Academy is the perfect place for you! Join us for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges through investigations that are hands on. Activities, and groupings, will be varied to meet the needs of all participants. Challenges will be different from past STEM Exploration Camps.
Full Day Program
  • Course Number: 2005.325
  • June 20 - June 24
  • 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Cost: $225
Register
Half Day Program
  • Course Number: 2005.326
  • June 20 - June 24
  • 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
  • Cost: $135
Register

STEM Explorations II for Ages 8 to 14
Ever wonder how a rocket launches into space? Or how Bridges can hold many tons of weight?  Join us for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges both engineering and technology  through hands-on investigations.  Our session will include high interest materials such as Rocketry, Chemistry,  K’NEX Challenges, and Robotics!  Activities, and groupings, will be varied to meet the needs of all participants. Challenges will be different from past STEM Exploration Camps.
Full Day Program​
  • Course Number: 2005.331
  • July 11 to July 15
  • 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Cost: $225
Register
Half Day Program
  • Course Number: 2005.332
  • July 11 to July 15
  • 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
  • Cost: $225
Register

 STEM Fun - Ramping Up to School for Ages 8 to 14
August 22 - Technology Exploration
Do you like to explore and use technology? Join us for fun activities that include coding, robotics, and electronic circuits.
  • Course Number: 2005.312
  • 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • Cost: $35
Register
August 23 - Environmental Investigations​
Ever wonder how a bird flies, how animals make their homes, or how a volcano erupts? Come investigate the environment.
  • Course Number: 2005.313
  • 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • Cost: $35
Register
Ages 5 and 6 STEM Camp
This camp will challenge students to address real world engineering problems! Students will be creating solutions, building models, and working together to explore science, technology, engineering and math. Join us for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges through hands-on investigations.  Our session will include high interest materials such as Snap Circuits, Ozobots, and Rockets! Each session will offer different activities and topics from previous years.
June 27 to July 1
  • Course Number: 2005.305
  • 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
  • Cost: $100
Register
August 1 to August 5
  • Course Number: 2005.306
  • 10 am to 12 pm
  • Cost: $100
Register
Ages 7 and 8 STEM Camp
​Join us for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges both engineering and technology through hands-on investigations.  Students will be given building challenges, coding workshops, and math games to enhance STEM learning!  Our session will include high interest materials such as Legos, CS First, and Ozobots!  Each session will offer different activities and not repeat 2020 and 2021 topics.
June 27 to July 1
  • Course Number: 2005.307
  • 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • Cost: $100
Register
​July 18 to July 22
  • Course Number: 2005.308
  • 2 pm to 4 pm
  • Cost $100
Register
Robotics Camp for Ages 7, 8, and 9
​The great minds at LEGO have provided the tools and means for us to use their fun kits to do more advanced STEM and computer science. LEGO WeDo and LEGO Mindstorms are a great way for students to explore a different side of robotics that includes engineering through interesting building challenges, programming, and innovative thinking with high interest materials.   This session will offer different challenges from our previous session.
  • Course Number: 2005.309
  • August 1 to August 5
  • 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
  • Cost: $115
Register
Rube Goldberg Machine Inventions for Ages 8 to 12
Who knew that physics could be so fun? Hone your designing, building, and teamwork skills with these exciting motion and physics related Rube Goldberg related challenges with Legos, K’NEX, car building, robotics and more.
  • Course Number: 2005.316
  • July 5 to July 8 
  • 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • Cost: $135
Register
STEAM Camp for Ages 7 to 12
​This is a fun program for all who are interested in Art connections to STEM.  Each day we will explore a wide range of topics from Robotics, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math that will result in a variety of Make and Take projects including Chemistry projects!  This program will be high engagement, hands-on, and interactive!
  • Course Number: 2005.330
  • July 5 to July 8
  • 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
  • Cost: $135
Register
3D Printing with Blocks CAD for Ages 9 to 18
Interested in 3D Printing?  Blocks CAD is a cloud based 3D modeling tool that encourages users to learn math, computational thinking and coding concepts through visualization and designing models to be 3D printed. Each participant will receive one 3D printed model at the end of this program.  Please make sure that your registration includes a current email address and contact phone number.  Please make sure that your registration includes a current mailing address (including town/city and zip code) so we can mail your child their 3D creation.  Maximum of 10 participants.  Program will be shared prior to the start date. Participants will be separated into appropriate age groups. 
  • Course Number: 2005.317
  • June 27 to July 1
  • 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
  • Cost: $40
Register
Python Coding Using Turtle Graphics for Ages 13 to 18
Participants will learn the basics of turtle graphics in python. In addition to controlling turtle motion on a 2D plane, the students will manipulate the size, the shape, and the pen attributes of turtle objects. In doing so, the students will also be exposed to the algorithmic constructs of sequencing, selection, and iteration. This program targets pupils who have minimal experience in programming and have never tackled turtle graphics. The program instructor will be Hassan Bourhrous.  Hassan is a STEM educator who specializes in technology education and is an internationally experienced educator. 
  • Course Number: 2005.318
  • June 27 to July 1
  • 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
  • Cost: $40
Register
284 Washington St, Wallingford, CT  06492  - (203) 294-2175 - info@ctstemacademy.org

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    • Wallingford >
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      • Meriden-Berlin-New Britain YMCA
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      • Cheshire Parks and Rec.
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      • Hamden Public Schools
    • Orange >
      • Orange Parks & Rec. >
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      • Meriden-Berlin-New Britain YMCA >
        • Camp Thundermoon - Berlin
    • New Britain >
      • Meriden-Berlin-New Britain YMCA
    • Prospect/Beacon Falls >
      • Region 16
  • Programs
    • CT Family STEM Nights
    • Lego Robotics
    • Evening/Weekend Programs
    • In School, After School, and Field Trip Programs
    • Mahan Planetarium Nights
    • Home School STEM Programs
    • Scratch Program
  • Contact
  • Connecticut Educator STEM Leadership Institute
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