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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) CAMPS
We are proud to offer these new and exciting STEM Camps! STEM Camps utilize Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics concepts and 21st century educational skills of critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, agility and adaptability, curiosity and imagination. STEM Camp instructors are contracted through a national organization offering a wonderful opportunity to learn and have fun at the same time!
LOCATION: City Center Plaza, Studio 2A Multi-purpose Room WHEN: Various weeks in July
FEE: $115.00 per participant

Camp Descriptions:
Junior Engineering I – Great hands-on learning and building. Students will creatively build and modify machines through basic engineering skills using our unique LEGO® kits. Concepts covered: Basic engineering principles, simple machines, forces in motion, problem solving, and communication skills.
Elementary Engineering I – Students will creatively build and modify machines applying basic engineering principles and using our unique LEGO® kits. This is an integrated science and math class. Concepts covered: Basic engineering principles, gears and gear ratios, simple machines, structures, forces, motion, problem solving and communication skills.
Jr. Vehicle Engineering – Students will creatively build and modify different vehicles including everyday vehicles, concept cars, constructions machines and more using our LEGO® kits. Concepts covered: Basic engineering principles, friction, forces, motion, aerodynamics, problem solving and communication skills.
Vehicle Engineering – Students will build up to 13 different motorized vehicles capped off with a final project using our unique LEGO® kits. Vehicles include everyday vehicles, concept cars, construction machines and more. Concepts covered: Basic engineering principles, gearing and gear ratios,
electric motors and energy, friction, forces, motion, aerodynamics, problem solving and communication skills.
Junior Engineering II – Students will build projects of slightly higher complexity using gears and motors using our unique LEGO® kits. A must for students who enjoyed Jr. Engineering 1 (though JE1 is not required). Concepts covered: Basic engineering principles, gears and gear ratios, simple machines, forces in motion, problem solving, and communication skills.
Collision Cars – Students will use our unique LEGO® kits to build a variety of battling machines. This is a class of exploration, problem solving, and risk-taking with a goal of learning and experimenting with how machines work and compete. Concepts covered: Basic engineering principles, gearing and gear ratios, electric motors and energy, friction, forces, motion, aerodynamics, problem solving and communication skills.

Please refer to our City Guide Magazine for details on page 23.
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