Extracurriculars

West Point is hosting the Summer Leaders Experience, which is a one-week summer camp. Students live in barracks, eat in the mess hall, experience academic workshops for 5 of West Point's 17 academic departments and complete two military days. Students enjoy making friends and working closely with West Point Cadets during their one week. They offer two sessions, June 3rd-9th and June 10th-16th. The deadline for applications is on April 1st, and students may see this flyer for more information.

CATALYST Academy is a one-week residential program for rising high school juniors and seniors who desire to learn about engineering in the context of an authentic college experience. CATALYST Academy is open to students of all gender identities.

CATALYST Academy has a particular focus on bringing together a diverse group of young minds, including those from backgrounds historically excluded from and underrepresented in STEM fields. Therefore, we strongly encourage students whose backgrounds and lived experiences are traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields (individuals who identify as Black, Hispanic, American Indian/Indigenous, female, neurodivergent, and/or living with a disability), as well as those who may not have access to robust, STEM-related curricular resources, to apply for CATALYST. 

More information about the program can be found here.

CURIE Academy is a one-week residential program for high school girls, specifically rising juniors and seniors, who desire to learn about engineering in the context of an authentic college experience.

CURIE Academy seeks to develop literacy surrounding engineering as a major course of study in college, showcase career and graduate school pathways in engineering, and demystify the admissions process. CURIE Academy recognizes that not all students have equitable access to STEM educational opportunities and resources. Therefore, we strongly encourage girls whose backgrounds and lived experiences are traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields, or who may not have access to robust, STEM-related curricular resources, to apply for CURIE Academy. 

More information about the program can be found here.

The Lieutenant Governor's Computing Challenge is a terrific opportunity for anybody interested in using computers or applications to solve problems or issues in the community!

This opportunity is available to all students, and participants can either work individually or in groups up to 5 people.

Students will be tasked with identifying an issue and proposing a computing solution to one of three different challenges; The Concept Challenge, The Prototype Challenge, or The Development Challenge.

If interested, see this link for more information.

CyberStart America provides students in 9th-12th grade with free access to the world-renowned CyberStart game!

Tackle four unique bases, each focusing on both offensive and defensive cybersecurity disciplines. Explore over 200 unique security challenges which you'll solve as a cybersecurity agent investigating criminal gangs. Get access to an extensive field manual featuring video demos, top tips and essential background information to help with challenges.

Unlock a hidden interest, progress from novice to expert and demonstrate your skills to win scholarships!

If interested, see this link to learn more, and see this link to register.

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Career Exploration Assessment will be given on Tuesday, 12/6 at 7:35am to interested students.

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program provides students with career exploration scores which can help determine their readiness for further education and training in different career areas.  Knowing your academic strengths and weaknesses now gives you time to improve before starting a job, beginning college or a vocational school, or entering the military.  

If you are interested in taking the ASVAB, please complete this Google Form.

If you have any questions, you can contact Mrs. Fraley (fraleyu@fpsct.org).

UConn Health is hosting a Biomedical Engineering Virtual Saturday program, which will be held on December 3rd from 9am - 12:15pm. 

Learners will be able to gain valuable experience about the role of BME in healthcare and identify related career paths that may suit them. If interested, see this link for more information, and see this link to register for the program.