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2021 Winter Camp
Registration Link:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=scsoepvab&oeidk=a07eixxqmu3a7f42b90
2022 "New Year Phoenix Cup" Online Chess Championship (Jan 1, 2022)
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=scsoepvab&oeidk=a07eiwysmti78a14171
When
Dec 20 to Dec 30, 2021 (No camp on Dec 24, 2021)
General STEM camp for K-6 (Math, Coding, Chess, Science, Robotics, etc)
Chinese language immersion STREAM camp for 4-18 ys old
Chess camp for all ages.
Competition Math Camp for 2nd-6th graders
MathCount/AMC 8 training for 5~8th graders
AMC 10/12 Intensive training camp for contesters.
6th grade IAAT (Algebra 1 qualification test) before-test intensive training camp
Essay Writing camp for middle schoolers
Math Essay camp for middle schoolers
AP Chinese camp
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Alpha STEM Previous Classes, Events & Camps
Phoenix Chess Club
Alpha STEM Math Club
Alpha STEM Physics Club
Da Vinci Art Studio
Phoenix Chinese Language Immersion Program
Alpha STEM Robotics & Coding Club
Athena Writing Center
Phoenix Chess Club
Join in on our vibrant & interactive chess community to explore great thinking and skills with fun!
Here at Alpha STEM, we have our students learn chess from award-winning coaches, chess gurus, experts and national rising stars. Each student would get many chances to compete with one other for practice and fun experiences !
Mission/Goal:
chess tactics & strategies
logic reasoning & problem solving
discipline & focus
courage & risk control
intuition and decision-making, and of course.....
winning & improving! Here, only the sky is the limit!
We separate our classes into five different levels of chess:
Little Knight : Beginners (5-8 Years, USCF: 000-300) September 2nd - December 13th, 2019, Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Jr. Bishop I : Beginners (7-12 Years, USCF : 200-600) September 2nd - December 16th, 2019 : Saturdays from 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Sr. Bishop : Beyond Beginners (USCF : 300 - 800) September 3rd - December 17th, 2019 : Sundays 9:15 - 10:15 AM
Awesome Rook : Intermediate (USCF : 800 - 1300) September 2nd - December 16th, 2019: Saturdays 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Competitive Math Class
This class is designed to teach the major strategies of :
Problem solving
Mathematical creativity
Stimulate enthusiasm & love for the types of problems that students encounter in competitive mathematics.
Each week students explore a different math topic or problem-solving strategy in depth and practice non-routine contest problems.
There is also four different levels of this upcoming Competitive Math Class:
Panda Class (1st/2nd Grade) September 9th - December 16th, 2017 : Saturdays 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Tiger Class (3rd/4th Grade) September 10th - December 17th, 2017: Sundays 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Eagle Class (5th/6th Grade) September 6th - December 13th, 2017 : Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Dolphin Class (7th/8th Grade) September 7th - December 14th, 2017 : Thursdays, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Athena Writing Center
Dates: September 6th - December 13th, 2020
With an awards-winning writing teacher with a master degree and 15 years gifted education experience, highly recommended by many parents, she implements learning strategies that motivate children to learn. She creates an exciting learning environment based on the fundamentals of reading and writing. She is committed to a teaching environment that is both challenging and supportive. Her true passion is working with children and helping to foster a desire to be lifelong learners.
There are two available levels of our Fall writing Class:
Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:00 pm, Middle School, 7th-8th graders
Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Upper Elementary School, 4th-6th graders
Registration Link:
Before-After School Chinese Immersion & STREAM Program
for Pre K - 5th graders
Dates: September 4th - December 15th, 2019
Our before/after school Chinese Immersion & STREAM program provides a environment with the use of the Mandarin language. This helps children immerse themselves into the Chinese language & culture through experiences.
With our award-winning native Mandarin-speaking teachers, children will have an opportunity to learn a language at a high level with fun.
Other than educating kids with the Chinese language, we also provide the following topics:
Daily Two-Way Chinese language Immersion Program,
Budding Math & Logic Reasoning Skills,
English Phonics, Vocabulary & Reading,
Creative Arts & Crafts, with professional artist & beloved teachers.
Jr. Robotics & Coding,
Hands-on Science Experiments, Observation.
Chess
Registration Link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=scsoepvab&oeidk=a07eehw511m4ba780e0
Da Vinci Art & Design
This ongoing studio session provides an artistic outlet for people just beginning to explore their interest in the visual arts as well as those who have long enjoyed painting, drawing and other art media. Participants will enjoy meeting with professional artist for different kinds of drawing techniques.
Explore different styles & expertises. The lead teacher is professional artist, besides the lead teacher, kids will have opportunities to explore other styles of virtual arts, such as traditional Chinese Brush Drawing, Animations, Disney-Style 3D drawings, Digital arts with Photoshop skills with other visiting artists.
Limited Class Size: small group 4-7 students, all levels & all ages.
Class Times:
Mondays: 3:30 - 5:00 PM, 5:00 - 6:30 PM, 6:45 - 8:15 PM
Tuesdays: 3:30 - 5:00 PM, 5:00 - 6:30 PM, 6:45 - 8:15 PM
Wednesdays: 3:30 - 5:00 PM (FULL) , 5:00 - 6:30 PM (FULL) , 6:45 - 8:15 (FULL)
Thursdays: 2:00 - 4:00 PM (FOR ADULTS)3:30 - 5:00 PM, 5:00 - 6:30 PM (1 SEAT), 6:45 - 8:15 PM (1 SEAT)
Saturdays: 3:30 - 5:00 PM (almost full!) , 5:00 - 6:30 PM (2 SEATS), 6:45 - 8:15 PM (New!)
Sundays: ALL SLOTS ARE FULL
Award- winning Art Works of Students:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1exWvKbQfd4WHSjYAklu7gz3q_9GMksi-ADZHTzqQn4A/edit
For more information about the instructor, please visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bRhi1mk16gcFqKnMGMY-srRvpVZefU9UEPzV_-sycD0/edit
Registration Link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eegtcvcafd032a7f&llr=scsoepvab
People of All Ages are Welcome!
SUMMER Camps & Courses
Alpha STEM "Awesome STEM Summer Camp" (Robotics, Coding, Chess, Math, Science, Arts & Language)
A wonderful opportunity to explore Robotics, Coding, Chess, Math, Science, Arts & Crafts with regional top coaches and wonderful peers. not just to explore technology & enjoy arts, but also, a journey of enrichment, excitement & creativity rarely found elsewhere. Daily language immersion, mental math, creative crafts, chess tournament training too.
In this awersome STEM & Art camp, kids will enjoy fun courses and activities with
Robotics & Coding
Mental Math, Fun Math, Competitive Math & Daily Math Enrichment
Chess Tournament Training with Phoenix Chess Club leading coaches
Hands-on Science Observation & Projects
Language Arts & Writing Workshops
Public Speaking, Comedy & Debating
Arts & Crafts with professional artist & beloved teachers
Speically designed daily Chinese language two-immersion program for rising K-1st graders.
Specially designed AAP NNAT & CogAT test prep program for rising 1st & 2nd grade.
Alpha STEM Competition Math Club
Upcoming 2017 Spring Noetic National Math Contest (Apr 9, 2017, registration is open and will close soon)
Upcoming 2017 Math League International Math Contest (Apr 15, 2017, registration is open and will close soon)
This class is designed to teach the major strategies of problem solving, to foster mathematical creativity, and to stimulate enthusiasm & love for the types of problems that students encounter in competitive mathematics. Each week students explore a different math topic or problem-solving strategy in depth and practice non-routine contest problems.
35 kids from our center (Alpha STEM & Alpha Enrichment Center) won National Honor Rolls, among them, 4 kids won National 1st place!
Girls are welcome! We will have special Girls Inspirer Award to encourage more girls to achieve their potential!
Join in our winning team! It's COOL to be good at Math!
Alpha STEM Programming Club
Creative Computing with Scratch Scratch is the world’s most popular visual programming language. In this class the students will build interactive stories, animations and games with scratch.
Learn the world’s most popular visual programming language, create your own interactive games and share with the world!
Design your own games, unleash your imagination & creativity!
Projects from kids:
https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/1944953/
https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/1800948/
https://youtu.be/Ok6LbV6bqaE
Alpha STEM Jr. Engineers Club
Wonder Workshop: Design your own Dash-Dots Robots.
Alpha STEM "Phoenix Chess Club"凤凰棋社
Team Alpha Dragon & Alpha Phoenix for various local/state/national chess tournaments.
2016 Northern American Jr. All-STARs Chess Trip to Chengdu, China
Alpha STEM hosted 2016 Jr. All-STAR Chess Championship in Chengdu, China
"Girls Empowering Girls" Events:
Meet Carissa Yip: US Youngest Female MasterPhoenix Chess Club