WINter & Spring 2024
State of CT – Lt. Governor’s Computing Challenge
The Lt. Governor's Computing Challenge is a statewide coding competition for Connecticut students. The "Coding for Good" challenge is open to all students who can enter on their own or as a team. Our program will guide and support students. Upon enrollment, participants must commit to submitting an entry. More information about the challenge, please visit https://www.ltgovcc.org/ Grades 6 to 8 Participants Course Number 2005.227 Tuesdays, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23 *No meeting on 4/9* 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Location: CT STEM Academy, 284 Washington Street Cost: FREE |
Lego Robotics Beginner Course Course -This program is designed for participants who would like a rich introduction to robotics. This program encourages critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. Participants will be using Lego Mindstorms EV3 to learn the basics of applications. Instructors will adjust program instruction to meet the needs of all participants.
Number 2005.204 Ages 9-14 Tuesdays - 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Cost: $31 |
Robotics Advanced Course - Building on previous knowledge from Lego Robotics participants will be exploring new technology that will enhance robotics skills and concepts. "UB TECH is a global leading AI and humanoid robotics company" **Prerequisite: must have attended the Fall 2023/ Spring 2024 Lego Robotics Program or Ages 7 and 8 Robotics**
Course Number 2005.216 Ages 9-14 Tuesdays, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Wallingford Parks and Rec STEM Room Cost: $36 |
Family STEM Nights, Summer Camp Open House & VEX IQ Robotics Competition Team Q & A Session All Ages
Friday, April 12 – 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm Friday, May 17 – 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm Location: CT STEM Academy, 284 Washington Street Cost: FREE Join us for a fun Family STEM Night with several engaging STEM activities. We will have dedicated areas for a Q & A session about our Summer Camps and VEX IQ Robotics Competition Team |
STEAM Explorations – Half Day Program
Course Number: 2005.225
Ages 9 to 14
Good Friday – Friday, March 29, 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: CT STEM Academy, 284 Washington Street
Cost: $35
Do you like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If you do, then STEM Academy is the perfect place for you! Join us for an engaging session of exploring a range of topics from Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Participants will be grouped based upon experience and/or age. Lunch supervision not provided between AM and PM program on 3/29.
Robotics Sampler – Half Day Program
Course Number 2005.203
Ages 9 to 14
Good Friday- Friday, March 29, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: CT STEM Academy, 284 Washington Street
Cost: $35
Are you interested in robotics and ages 9 to 14? If so, then you’ll want to be a part of designing and testing micro robots and coding. Each participant will get to work with a variety of robots. This program will be led by experienced STEM educators. Lunch supervision not provided between AM and PM program on 3/29.
Ages 7 and 8 STEM
Course Number 2005.206
Ages 7 and 8
Spring Break – Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Wallingford Parks and Rec STEM Room
Cost: $30
Do you like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If you do, then STEM Academy is the perfect place for you! 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 Legos, K’NEX, and much more.
Ages 5 and 6 STEM
Course Number 2005.207
Ages 5 and 6
Spring Break – Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Time 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Wallingford Parks and Rec STEM Room
Cost: $30
Do you like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If you do, then STEM Academy is the perfect place for you! Join us for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges through hands-on investigations.
Course Number: 2005.225
Ages 9 to 14
Good Friday – Friday, March 29, 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: CT STEM Academy, 284 Washington Street
Cost: $35
Do you like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If you do, then STEM Academy is the perfect place for you! Join us for an engaging session of exploring a range of topics from Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Participants will be grouped based upon experience and/or age. Lunch supervision not provided between AM and PM program on 3/29.
Robotics Sampler – Half Day Program
Course Number 2005.203
Ages 9 to 14
Good Friday- Friday, March 29, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: CT STEM Academy, 284 Washington Street
Cost: $35
Are you interested in robotics and ages 9 to 14? If so, then you’ll want to be a part of designing and testing micro robots and coding. Each participant will get to work with a variety of robots. This program will be led by experienced STEM educators. Lunch supervision not provided between AM and PM program on 3/29.
Ages 7 and 8 STEM
Course Number 2005.206
Ages 7 and 8
Spring Break – Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Wallingford Parks and Rec STEM Room
Cost: $30
Do you like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If you do, then STEM Academy is the perfect place for you! 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 Legos, K’NEX, and much more.
Ages 5 and 6 STEM
Course Number 2005.207
Ages 5 and 6
Spring Break – Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Time 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Wallingford Parks and Rec STEM Room
Cost: $30
Do you like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If you do, then STEM Academy is the perfect place for you! Join us for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges through hands-on investigations.
Discovery Museum/Challenger Learning Center
Space Mission Simulation
Course Number 2005.299
Friday, April 12, 2024 – 9:00 am (Depart) and 2:30 pm (Return)
Ages: 10 to 14
Minimum Number of Participants: 20,
Maximum Number 30
Cost: $30 per participant
Participants will engage in a mock simulation by spending time in the mission control and spacecraft environments. The simulation promotes awareness of how technologies make space exploration possible through a cooperative problem-solving atmosphere. Participants will need to pack a lunch, snack, and water bottle. Participants will be supervised by CT STEM Academy staff and travel by bus, with CT STEM Academy staff, from the Wallingford Parks and Recreation Department to the Discovery Museum located on Park Avenue in Bridgeport, CT. Join us for this fantastic STEM learning opportunity!
Space Mission Simulation
Course Number 2005.299
Friday, April 12, 2024 – 9:00 am (Depart) and 2:30 pm (Return)
Ages: 10 to 14
Minimum Number of Participants: 20,
Maximum Number 30
Cost: $30 per participant
Participants will engage in a mock simulation by spending time in the mission control and spacecraft environments. The simulation promotes awareness of how technologies make space exploration possible through a cooperative problem-solving atmosphere. Participants will need to pack a lunch, snack, and water bottle. Participants will be supervised by CT STEM Academy staff and travel by bus, with CT STEM Academy staff, from the Wallingford Parks and Recreation Department to the Discovery Museum located on Park Avenue in Bridgeport, CT. Join us for this fantastic STEM learning opportunity!