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
July 1st – August 30th, 2019
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.
- 9 different weekly themes like Technology, Anatomy of Me, and Astronomy!
- Sign up for one week or all nine…the weeks do not have to be consecutive!
*Exact times and days may vary by location.
2019 Summer Weekly Calendar
| Week 1 - Future Doctors | July 1st - July 5th |
| Week 2 - Young Entrepreneur | July 8th - July 12th |
| Week 3 - Architects | July 15th - July 19th |
| Week 4 - Painters Clay Masters |
July 22nd - July 26th |
| Week 5 - Chemical Engineers | July 29th - August 2nd |
| Week 6 - Robotic Engineering Building with Cubelets |
August 5th - August 9th |
| Week 7 - Aviation | August 12th - August 16th |
| Week 8 - Electrical Engineer | August 19th - August 23rd |
| Week 9 - Food Scientist | August 26th - August 30th |
2019 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.
Future Doctors
Week 1
July 1st – July 5th
Young Entrepreneur
Week 2
July 8th – July 12th
Architects
Week 3
July 15th – July 19th
Painters & Clay Masters
Week 4
July 22nd – July 26th
Chemical Engineers
Week 5
July 29th – August 2nd
Robotic Engineering – Building with Cubelets
Week 6
August 5th – August 9th
Aviation
Week 7
August 12th – August 16th
Electrical Engineer
Week 8
August 19th – August 23rd
Food Scientist
Week 9
August 26th – August 30th
Week 1: Future Doctors
July 1st – July 5th
In this class we will explore the mysterious world of Human Anatomy. Discover the complex world of the brain, spinal cord, senses, and neurons.
Week 2: Young Entrepreneur
July 8th – July 12th
Become the next entrepreneur! The course is designed to expose the interested student to many functions of modern business using analytical and problem-solving skills. Topics such as business environment, management, marketing, accounting, and data processing are discussed in an introductory manner. If you’re thinking about starting your own business in the future, this is the right course for you! You will learn everything from how to develop proven marketing techniques to traditional and nontraditional financing options.
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Week 3: Architects and Structural Engineers
July 15th – July 19th
Ever wonder why skyscrapers can be so tall or why bridges can handle the weight of so many cars? Let’s explore together! Through hands‐on activities, you will experiment with and illustrate shapes, forms, and forces used in building the world around us. Be prepared to bring your own ideas as we lay the foundation for our budding architects, engineers, and scientists!
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Week 4: Painters and Clay Masters
July 22nd – July 26th
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: Chemical Engineers
July 29th – August 2nd
Are you fascinated by how coke and Mentos can create eruption? This chemical engineering classes introduce you to fundamental concepts of solids, liquids, and gases. You will investigate the properties of several crazy concoctions and make your own samples of bubbles, play dough, flub, and more!
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Week 7: Aviation and Flying Engineers
August 12th – August 16th
Calling all pilots and astronauts! You will explore the science and engineering principles that allow humans to fly. Enjoy a fun and challenging introduction to aviation, including airplane parts, control surfaces, angles, weight and balance, the metric system, careers, and the history of flight. You will use your design and engineering skills to build things that really fly!
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Week 8: Electrical Engineer
August 19th – August 23rd
Do you love taking things apart and putting them back together? Explore the basic principles of electronics using resources such as Snap Circuits. You will work in groups and individually on challenging electronics activities that promote problem solving, collaboration, communication, and the engineering design process.
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Week 9: Food Scientist
August 26th – August 30th
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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Summer Programs Form
View Sheepshead Bay’s dedicated preschool summer program web page.