Summer STEM Academy - Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools

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PCTVS Summer STEM Academy

Our DCL Summer STEM Academy provides students in Grade 6 through Grade 8 with the opportunity to further develop their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in an integrative educationally stimulating series of course offerings.

This program provides students with project-based activities that reinforce discovery, critical thinking, empathy and collaboration.

Your child will learn teamwork and problem-solving skills that will increase their awareness of STEM and self-confidence!

Classes will run for a total of 1 week (5 consecutive days) from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

The 2024 dates are: Monday, July 22nd through Friday, July 26th.

Please note: This session is only available to students who are entering Grades 6 through 8 in September 2024..

Please visit the link below to register your 6th, 7th or 8th grade child for this inspirational program.

Course Descriptions

Biomedical Life Science – Empowers students to build fundamental knowledge and technical skills in biomedical science, as well as in-demand, transportable skills like problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, and collaboration. It sits in the intersection of science and healthcare.
Computer Science – Engages students in interdisciplinary activities that not only build knowledge and skills in computer science, but also empower students to develop essential skills such as problem solving, critical and creating thinking, communication, collaboration and perseverance.
Engineering – Empowers students to step into the role of an engineer, adopt a problem-solving mindset, and make the leap from dreamers to doers, the foundation of any engineering discipline.

All students will participate in a collaborative group problem solving challenge. Collaboration, creativity, innovation and ingenuity will be an integral part of the experience as students learn to share ideas and learn from each other.

Registration

Please click the link provided to register Register here.
Free tuition is being provided through the Carl D. Perkins Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.
Open to Passaic County Residents entering grades 6 to 8.
Each class is limited to 20 students.
Limited transportation may be provided.

Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools

45 Reinhardt Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
973.790.6000

PCTVS is dedicated to providing equal access and opportunity to all. Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educational Program Provider that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, socioeconomic status, disability, etc. in any of it’s practices, procedures, or protocols. See Annual Public Notice for additional details.