STEM Programs with CT STEM Academy
STEM Activities brought to Cheshire through a collaboration with CT STEM Academy.
Amusement Park Physics
From roller coasters to ferris wheels, campers will design amusement park rides using common materials and K’NEX. Participants will assemble different rides such as rollercoasters, ferris wheel, ziplines and more.
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Flight & Rocketry
Are you ready to explore the science of flight and rocketry? Students will build and launch their own rockets, learn the principles of aerodynamics, and discover how forces like thrust and gravity affect flight.
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Robotics Camp
Have you been curious about robotics but haven’t had the chance to dive in? Now’s your chance! Join us for our Robotics Camp —no prior experience needed. Whether you're brand new to robotics or just eager to learn more, this camp is the perfect place to get started! You will explore coding, build robots and engage in fun challenges. Come join us for an adventure in robotics, and let’s build, code, and explore together!
Please note that this program meets from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in various rooms of the Youth Center.
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Robotics Revolution: Create & Code
Students will build and code their own robots using fun, easy to use tools like Ozobots and UB Tech Robotics. They'll explore basic programming concepts, problem solving and creativity while bringing their robots to life.
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Rocketry Camp
Do you have a knack for learning about the in’s and out of the science of rockets and flying? If yes, then come on out to this camp, it’s not rocket science. In this camp we will be doing a plethora of lessons and experiments to further explore the mechanics behind rockets, the science behind the flying of them and an experience with drone flying. Experiments will include creating four different rockets and activities on how to furthermore increase the functionality. Try this camp and you’ll have a blast!
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Roller Coaster Explorations - Make & Take Program
Participants will plan and design a roller coaster using household materials. Participants will test and revise their ideas to create the most challenging and fastest roller coaster possible!
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Rube Goldberg Machine Inventions
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, Sphero Robotics and more.
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Space Days
Spend a day at Wallingford’s Planetarium and the Center for Innovation & Design. Participants will spend a morning session at the Planetarium immersed in space science with high definition visuals, a full dome movie and hands-on activities. Participants will transition to the Center for Innovation & Design to design and build a Mars Rover Prototype and drive their creation on a simulated Martian surface. This program will be led by NASA trained educators. Topics will not be repeated from day to day or build on one another so interested explorers can register for just one day or all days!
Drop Off and Pick Up will be at the Harmon Leonard, Jr. Youth Center in Cheshire. Participants will be transported by bus during the day.
Sample Day
8:30 a.m. Drop Off Begins
9:00 a.m. Depart Harmon Leonard, Jr. Youth Center
9:20 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Planetarium at Sheehan High School - Space Science, Full Dome Movie, Hands-On Space Themed Activity
11:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Travel to Center for Innovation for Innovation & Design
11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lunch (each camper should bring their own bag lunch)
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Space Themed Robotics Activity
2:30 p.m. Return to Harmon Leonard, Jr. Youth Center in Cheshire
3:00 p.m. Parent Pick Up
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Technology & Engineering Explorations
Do you like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? This program will feature explorations with our Sphero Coding Robots and Ozobot Coding Robots. All participants will code their robots to travel through cardboard creations such as mazes, race tracks and more.
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Video Game Design
In this class, students will explore the wonderful world of video game design. Students will learn key concepts of coding by using Scratch block coding platform to create their own video games.
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