STEMNASIUM SATURDAYS

UNLOCK YOUR SCIENCE SUPERPOWERS

STEMNASIUM, hosted in partnership with the Summit Area YMCA, Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Purdue University, and STEMNASIUM™ Learning Labs is a project-based, adaptive learning program with built-in key reading, math, and science rigor that goes beyond playing with computer games, putting small blocks together, and tutoring. Instead, students actively develop critical thinking skills while progressing through our carefully crafted curriculum as they learn complex engineering, technology, science, and math concepts. Through the natural process of inquiry over the program, students emerge as thought leaders and innovators while coding and programming mobile apps, producing and editing short documentaries, designing and building artificially intelligent robots, and piloting and testing drones and underwater robots. Students are challenged to find solutions to real-world programs as they are guided towards STEM and STEAM careers that in most cases do not yet exist.

STEM is a language and what we know about language is that, when you expose a child to that language early, you increase their chances of being successfully fluent. All students have a natural curiosity to explore, challenge and discover new ways of doing things. Through STEMNASIUM Learning Labs, we are building on this notion by providing students from underrepresented groups the opportunity to discover and unlock their STEM and computer science SUPER POWERS!

APPLICATION DETAILS

Acceptance into the STEMNASIUM Saturdays program is for eligible ethnic minority students ages 11-14, who reside in the Summit Area YMCA service area of Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling and Summit and have a stressed financial need.

QUESTIONS?

For specific information on available teen programs, registration or to learn how you can get involved, complete the form below or contact:

Trevor Cromwell

Senior Youth & Teen Coordinator
SUMMIT YMCA

trevor.cromwell@thesay.org
(908 )273-3330

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The Summit Area YMCA builds stronger communities with programs and services that help all individuals learn, grow, and thrive in a welcoming, inclusive environment. In fact, the Y offers activities and programs for everyone -- every day! Find the program that’s right for you by browsing our Program Guide or All Programs page.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

As a nonprofit, the Summit Area YMCA is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals and families in our community. We do so by working side-by-side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive and enjoy all the Y has to offer. Each year, we serve more than 15,000 individuals with our free and fee-based programs and services, through the generosity of our members, donors, and partners. Families with low or moderate household income or those who are experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to apply. Applicants must live or work in the Summit Area YMCA service area which includes Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling and Summit. Financial assistance can be used for membership, child care, summer camp, enrichment and sports programs where additional fees apply, such as soccer and swimming lessons.

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