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STEM Activities brought to Cheshire through a collaboration with CT STEM Academy.

Robotics
Summer 2025 - 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. Please note that this program meets from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in various rooms of the Youth Center. Fall 2025 - Robotics for Ages 6-8
This program is designed for participants who would like to continue their robotic education. This program encourages critical thinking, problem solving, and communication through the use of Ozobots and Sphero Robotics. Based upon community interest and program success, future sessions will be added.
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Robotics Fall 2025 
6y - 8y N/A M  09/22/2025 - 09/29/2025
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Youth Center - Tabor Room 		$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res
Instructor: CT STEM Academy Staff

STEM: STEAM Explorations
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.
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STEM: STEAM Explorations Fall 2025 
8y - 12y N/A W  09/17/2025 - 10/08/2025
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Youth Center - Tabor Room 		$70.00 Res, $90.00 Non-Res
Instructor: CT STEM Academy Staff

VEX IQ Robotics Club: An Introduction to A Competitive Robotics Team
In this immersive program, participants will engage in hands-on robotics activities while developing effective strategies to excel in future VEX IQ competitions. Students will be guided by experienced CT STEM Academy Coaches (Team 55508) who have competed in statewide competitions as participants and now coaches. This program is stragegically designed to prepare students fostering a deep understanding of the competition environment and enhancing their ability to perform during competitions. Beyond robotics, the program provides a rich introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) principles. Participants will explore how these disciplines intersect in the design and operation of robots as well as the value of teamwork.
This Robotics Club will have 10 sessions. For more information prior to the start, please email info@ctstemacademy.org or call us to schedule a phone call with CT STEM Academy Staff.
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Robotics Club: Fall 2025 
7y - 13y N/A M  10/06/2025 - 12/15/2025
05:30 PM - 07:15 PM
Youth Center - Tabor Room 		$360.00 Res, $380.00 Non-Res
Instructor: CT STEM Academy Robotics Team Coaches

After School STEAM Challenges
Are you interested in being in the next generation of creators and inventors? In our engineering program, students will investigate engaging hands-on weekly challenges such as creating simple machines, building structures and much more. These programs are open to students at the school and the students stay at school at dismissal time in order to participate. Be sure you register for the program held at your child's elementary school.
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Highland STEAM Challenges - Fall I 2025 
N/A 4 - 6 W  11/12/2025 - 12/10/2025
03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Highland School - Room 53 (Art Room) 		$80.00 Res, $100.00 Non-Res
Instructor: CT STEM Academy Staff
 
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Doolittle STEAM Challenges - Fall I 2025 
N/A 4 - 6 Th  11/13/2025 - 12/11/2025
03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Doolittle School - Room 40 		$80.00 Res, $100.00 Non-Res
Instructor: Mr. D'Amato & CT STEM Academy Staff

STEM: Space Science with NASA Based Investigations
Students will be challenged with becoming scientists and engineers through NASA based investigations. Activities will be differentiated based upon age groups.
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STEM: Space Science with NASA Based Investigations Fall 2025 
7y - 13y N/A W  10/15/2025 - 11/05/2025
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Youth Center - Tabor Room 		$70.00 Res, $90.00 Non-Res
Instructor: CT STEM Academy Staff

STEM: Planetarium Night at the Mahan Planetarium
Join us for a planetarium show that will highlight Winter Constellations and a full dome movie: Season of Light. This program is presented by the Wallingford Public Schools Mahan Planetarium and Center for Innovation & Design. Families must provide their own transportation to Sheehan High School and will be checked in at the Senior Courtyard entrance.
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STEM: Planetarium Night Fall 2025 
N/A N/A Tu  12/16/2025
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Mahan Planetarium at Sheehan High School 		$12.00 Res, $17.00 Non-Res
Instructor: CT STEM Academy Staff

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