STEM

Grade: Any student entering grades 3, 4, 5, or 6 that is interested in learning more about digital design and creating their own digital artifacts to share!

Max number of students: 10

Day / Time: Monday- Wednesday 8 - 9 a.m.

8am-9am (Entering grades 5 or 6)

9am-10am (Entering grades 3 or 4)

Dates: August 7 - August 9

Number of sessions: 3 sessions per group

Place: Harrison Ave. Elementary - Room 7

Contact: quickk@sgfcsd.org

Out of This World! - Grades 3-4

Teacher: Mrs. Quick

Grade: Any student entering grades 3 or 4 that is interested in an out of this world experience, exploring the solar system outside of planet Earth!

Max number of students: 10

Day / Time: Monday - Friday 9:30am-10:30am

Dates: August 14-18

Number of sessions: 5 sessions

Place: Harrison Ave. Elementary - Room 7

Contact: quickk@sgfcsd.org

STEM from the Kitchen - Grades 4-6 (Waitlisted)

WAITLISTED

Teacher: Mrs. Quick

Grade: Any student entering grades 4, 5, or 6 that is interested in hands-on experience, using common kitchen supplies for amazing STEM learning experiences, including some edible options!

Max number of students: 10

Day / Time: Monday - Friday 8am-9am

Dates: August 14-18

Number of sessions: 5 sessions

Place: Harrison Ave. Elementary - Room 7

Contact: quickk@sgfcsd.org

Hands-on Math Camp - Grades 2-5

Teacher: Mrs. Quick

Grade: Any student entering grades 2, 3, 4, 5 that are looking for a hands-on, fun approach to reviewing math topics before the school year begins!

Max number of students: 10

Day / Time: Monday through Friday

8 -9 a.m. (students entering grades 4 or 5)

10 -11 a.m. (students entering grade 2 or 3)

Dates: August 21-25

Number of sessions: 5 sessions per grade level

Place: Harrison Ave. Elementary - Room 7

Contact: quickk@sgfcsd.org

Upcycle Camp - Grades 2-5

Teacher: Mrs. Quick

Grade: Any student entering grades 2, 3, 4, or 5 that is interested in learning how we can use the Engineering Design Process to upcycle and bring new practicality, value, and beauty to items that would have no longer been in use!

Max number of students: 10

Day / Time: Monday through Wednesday

Monday through Wednesday 10 -11 a.m.

Dates: August 7- August 9

Number of sessions: 3 sessions per group

Place: Harrison Ave. Elementary - Room 7

Contact: quickk@sgfcsd.org

Books and Bots - Grades 4-6 (Waitlisted)

WAITLISTED

Teacher: Mrs. Quick

Grade: Any student entering grades 4, 5, or 6 that is interested in combining literature and STEM, and learning more about how artificial intelligence affects our everyday lives.

Max number of students: 10

Day / Time: Monday-Wednesday 9am-10am

Dates: August 28-30

Number of sessions: 3 sessions

Place: Harrison Ave. Elementary - Room 7

Contact: quickk@sgfcsd.org

Stories and STEM - Grades 3-6 (Waitlisted)

WAITLISTED

Teacher: Mrs. Quick

Grade: Any student entering grades 3, 4, 5, or 6 that is interested in learning more about bringing books to life through the engineering of interactive book pages, pop up book pages, and more!

Max number of students: 10

Day / Time: Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Dates: August 28-30

Number of sessions: 3 sessions per group

Place: Harrison Ave. Elementary - Room 7

Contact: quickk@sgfcsd.org

The Science of Invention – Grades 6 – 8

Teacher: Mrs. Harrison

Grade: Any student entering grades 6 and 7 that is excited to learn about Inventors, inventing, and working in cooperative teams. Students will access a variety of digital resources and invention-themed books. Students will become familiar with inventions in the Middle School, including a behind-the-scenes tour of the kitchen! Students will have the opportunity to interview an inventor during a live Google Meet. Field Trips to the Minne-Ha-Ha Steamboat on Lake George and the miSciPlanetarium in Schenectady are included. Parent Chaperones will be needed.

Max number of students: 15 per session

Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (bag lunch required daily)

Dates: Two sessions, Monday, July 17- Friday, July 21 and July 31 - August 4.

Place: Oliver W. Winch Middle School Library

Contact: harrisonm@sgfcsd.org