STEM EXPLORERS CLUB
After School Club - Winter 2025 Session 3
December 2 - Registration Opens
December 20 - Registration Closes
January 6 - Session 3 Offerings Begin this week
February 24-28 - Last week of Session 3 Offerings
GRADES: 1st-2nd
Meeting Day & Time: Tuesdays 3:30- 4:30pm
Hosted By: Ms. Crutcher
Cost: $250 for 8 week session
Min. Number of Participants: 4 / Max. Number of Participants: 10
Welcome to the STEM Explorers Club, where science comes alive through hands-on learning and collaborative exploration! This exciting club is designed for students to deepen their understanding of science concepts, applying the scientific method to a variety of engaging projects and experiments.
What Students Will Do:
- Work Cooperatively: Collaborate with peers to tackle challenges and complete projects.
- Expand Their Ideas: Discover new dimensions of what science entails and how it impacts the world.
- Think Critically: Use analytical skills to solve problems and make informed decisions.
- Explore & Create: Engage in creative projects and experiments that spark curiosity.
- Problem Solve & Experiment: Test hypotheses and find solutions through trial and error.
- Ask Questions & Make Observations: Develop a keen sense of inquiry and observation to enhance learning.
Session Highlights:
Week 1: ICE – Build ice towers, snow castles, and explore the beauty of snowflakes through fun, hands-on activities.
Week 2: Help! The Ice is Melting – Create rafts to help penguins navigate as the icebergs melt.
Week 3: Keep Warm – Discover how animals stay warm with blubber and design a cozy place to store mittens.
Week 4: Let it Snow – Make fake snow and construct the tallest snowman that stands on its own.
Week 5: Football STEM Challenge – Compete in creating field goals to see which team scores the win!
Week 6: L-O-V-E – Celebrate Valentine’s Day with heart-themed challenges like Heart Stacks, "Can You Make a Heart?" and Dancing Hearts.
Week 7: Lava Lamps – Experiment with science and create your own mesmerizing lava lamp.
Week 8: Loop Planes – Design and test loop planes to see which flies the farthest!
Join us in the STEM Explorers Club to unleash your creativity, enhance your scientific skills, and embark on a journey of discovery and innovation. Get ready for a fun-filled session where science meets adventure!