Time off from school shouldn’t be time off from learning.
Jr. Summer STE(A)M Academy
Ages 3 – 5
9:30am – 12pm | Monday, Wednesday, Friday
June 29th, 2020 – Sept. 4th, 2020
FasTracKids Jr. STEAM Enrichment is the Flagship Preschool Enrichment program which started it all and still is the ONLY summer gifted and talented program for children ages 3-5 years old. Designed by experts in Gifted & Talented Education, the Jr. Summer STE(A)M Academy Exposes Children to 12 STE(A)M based topics through an inquiry-based learning approach, while simultaneously developing young children’s concentration skills, leadership skills, communications skills, critical thinking skills, and more. This program has been scientifically proven to help children learn 2x faster than their peers! (Learn more about the Wellesley College study)
- Our FasTracKids Jr. Summer STE(A)M Academy is educational and fun.
- 10 different weekly themes like Photographer, Geologists, and Food Scientists!
- Sign up for one week or all nine…the weeks do not have to be consecutive!
*Exact times and days may vary by location.
2020 Summer Weekly Calendar
| Week 1 - Freelance Travel Photographer | 6/29 – 7/3 |
| Week 2 - Marine Biologist | 7/6 – 7/10 |
| Week 3 - Geologist | 7/13 – 7/17 |
| Week 4 - Artists Clay Masters |
7/20 - 7/24 |
| Week 5 - Food scientists | 7/27 – 7/31 |
| Week 6 - Astronomer | 8/3 – 8/7 |
| Week 7 - Broadway Star | 8/10 – 8/14 |
| Week 8 - Travel Reporter | 8/17 – 8/21 |
| Week 9 - Paleontology | 8/24 – 8/28 |
| Week 10 - Forensic Scientists | 8/31 – 9/4 |
2020 Summer STE(A)M Academy Weekly Themes
Our Summer STE(A)M Academy camp motivates all students to further their education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through nine different STE(A)M careers.
Freelance Travel Photographer
Week 1
June 29th – July 3rd
Marine Biologist
Week 2
July 6th – July 10th
Geologist
Week 3
July 13th – July 17th
Artists & Clay Masters
Week 4
July 20th – July 24th
Food Scientists
Week 5
July 27th – August 31st
Astronomer
Week 6
August 3rd – August 7th
Broadway Star
Week 7
August 10th – August 14th
Travel Reporter
Week 8
August 17th – August 21st
Paleontology
Week 9
August 24th – August 28th
Food Scientist
Week 10
August 31st – September 4th
Week 1: Freelance Travel Photographer
June 29th – July 3rd
Becoming an adventure photographer as your child’s imagination soars as they travel to various regions of the world and learn how children in those countries live. Upload travel photos to social media (FasTracKids FB and Instagram and display collected images at FasTracKids International Expo at the end of the week.
Week 2: Marine Biologist
July 6th – July 10th
Kids will learn how marine biologists help protect our oceans and sea animals. From cleaning up an oil spill to tracking sea turtles, they get to experience how marine biologists positively impact marine life.
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Week 3: Geologist
July 13th – July 17th
The Earth reveals its wonder and variety as children explore climate, geology and forces of nature. Computer activities and games allow children to take imaginary world journeys to examine the composition of the Earth from its surface to its core.
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Week 4: Artist and Clay masters
July 20th – July 24th
Are you a Van Gogh or a Picasso? Whatever your style, find your inner artist through this extension of Painting Techniques by exploring the history of art through the evolution. You will complete painted works modeled after the style(s) of your choice. You will be sculpting with clay and learning about clay art in other cultures. Your masterpieces may include pottery, figurines, and other items of your choice. Guidance will be provided by an experienced artist.
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Week 5: Food scientists
July 27th – August 31st
Why do onions make you cry? Do you see your kitchen as your lab? Work collaboratively and individually to explore the chemical reactions necessary for us to enjoy our food. Discover at the molecular level what occurs when dough expands or a sauce thickens.
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Week 6: Astronomer
August 3rd – August 7th
Children explore spatial and abstract thinking as they learn about space travel, the sun, moon and planets. “Virtual” trips through space allow them to learn about such concepts as gravity and weightlessness.
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Week 7: Broadway star
August 10th – August 14th
Enjoy an introduction to the fantasy world created in the theater. Examine various aspects of theater production, including taking on an acting role, analyzing a scene, designing a set, and performing for others. Play theater games, improvise, create a stage presence, and create characters. Integrate music, dance, and your talent into performances that audiences will enjoy. Demonstrate how theatrical you can be in front of FasTracKids audience!
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Week 8: Travel Reporter
August 17th – August 21st
All aboard the FasTrack Supersonic Exploring airplane! Azora and FasTracKids will fly to different countries across the world while learning games, famous landmarks and delicious foods found in those countries. The countries that are explored are Italy, Brazil, Egypt and the USA.
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Week 9: Paleontology
August 24th – August 28th
Your child will meet Dr. Dino, a paleontologist who will guide the students as they explore the land of dinosaurs with his friend Terrance, the flying reptile. Kids get to dig in the dirt to experience how paleontologists make fossil discoveries and learn about the world of the past. Don’t miss the FasTracKids Dinosaur Museum, which will showcase your child’s projects!
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Week 10: Food Scientist
August 31st – September 4th
Why do onions make you cry? Do you see your kitchen as your lab? Work collaboratively and individually to explore the chemical reactions necessary for us to enjoy our food. Discover at the molecular level what occurs when dough expands or a sauce thickens.
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