FALL 2020 Programs
Wallingford VEX IQ Robotics Competition Team
Course Number 2005.401 Ages 10-13
Location: Spanish Community of Wallingford
Join us for another successful season of our VEX IQ robotics competition team. Let’s go to World
Championships again! Students can rejoin from the previous year, but we also welcome new faces. No
experience necessary. This program is high commitment and high reward. It encourages teamwork, problem solving, and leadership skills. The students will be using the VEX IQ robotics system to learn the basics of building a robot, coding and other STEM applications.
Fee: $335 includes all meetings, t-shirt for participants and registration fees for all scrimmages and State Competition.
Meeting Dates and Times (VEX IQ)
All meetings are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday.
Meetings dates are as follows: 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20
Competitions TBD
Closure Meeting following State Competition
Please note that scrimmages haven’t been announced. Scrimmage announcements may change meeting location.
NASA Astro Camp *New Topics Included*
Course Number 2005.419 Ages 8 – 12
Location: Wallingford Park & Rec - STEM Room 13
Thursdays: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
Time: 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $45
As an official NASA partner, our local NASA Astro Camp explores what it really means to be an astronaut and an aerospace engineer combining science, engineering, and math all in one. Students will be building, launching, and exploring the various structures launched into space while thinking about the scientific factors that go into real NASA space explorations. This camp introduces children to the principles of engineering through hands-on NASA themed activities in which they will apply the engineering design process to solve problems and generate solutions. The emphasis is on students understanding that engineers must imagine and plan before they begin to create and test. Come join us for a great time and become a young astronaut. New topics will be included and different from our Fall 2019 program.
Sports Science (NEW Program)
Course Number 2005.420 Ages 9 – 14
Location: Wallingford Parks and Rec STEM Room 13
Tuesdays: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 Time: 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $40
Come join us to learn the science behind some of your favorite sports: football, baseball, soccer, golf and others. We will delve into topics such as physiology, physics, engineering and more. Participants will create their own projects, including their own mini-golf course, mini water slide and mini basketball court. No experience in sports is required to participate.
Ages 5 and 6 STEM (NEW Programming)
Course Number 2005.407 Ages 5 and 6
Location: Wallingford Parks and Rec STEM Room 13
Fridays: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 Time 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $40
Do you like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If you do, then STEM Academy is the perfect place for you! Join us for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges through hands-on investigations. Our session will include high interest materials that will include science, technology, art and math! Maximum Number will be 10 participants
Ages 5 and 6 STEM (NEW Programming)
Course Number 2005.107 Ages 5 and 6
Location: Wallingford Parks and Rec STEM Room 13
Fridays: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 Time 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $40
Do you like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If you do, then STEM Academy is the perfect place for you! Join us for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges through hands-on investigations. Our session will include high interest materials that will include science, technology, art and math! Maximum Number will be 10 participants
Chemistry Creations *New Topics Included*
Course Number 2005.112 Ages 9 - 14
Location: Wallingford Parks and Rec STEM Room 13
Tuesdays: 2/16 and 2/23 Time: 6:15pm to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
Explore a different side of STEM with this new program. As junior chemists, students will study the substances that make up matter—everything that takes up space in the universe. They also study the changes that take place when substances are combined. These changes are called chemical reactions. Participants who join will have the chance to see how the properties of substances can make for exciting projects that might include chemical testing and allergy free food chemistry and different from the Winter 2020 program
Ages 7 and 8 STEM (NEW Programming)
Course Number 2005.404
Location: Wallingford Parks and Rec STEM Room 13
Fridays: 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11 Time 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $40
Do you like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If you do, then STEM Academy is the perfect place for you! Join us for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges through hands-on investigations. Our session will include high interest materials that will include science, technology, art and math! Maximum Number will be 10 participants
Ages 7 and 8 STEM (NEW Programming)
Course Number 2005.104
Location: Wallingford Parks and Rec STEM Room 13
Fridays: 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 Time 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $40
Do you like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If you do, then STEM Academy is the perfect place for you! Join us for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges through hands-on investigations. Our session will include high interest materials that will include science, technology, art and math! Maximum Number will be 10 participants
Robotics Club
Course Number 2005.426 Ages 8 – 12
Location: Wallingford Parks and Rec STEM Room 13
Tuesdays: 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 Time: 6:00 to 7:30
Cost: $45
This program is designed for participants who would like a rich introduction to robotics and are not able to make a full Saturday commitment required for our VEX IQ Robotics Team. This program encourages critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. Participants will be using Lego
Mindstorms EV3 and VEX Robotics to learn the basics of building a robot, coding and related STEM applications. Instructors will adjust program instruction to meet the needs of all participants
3D Printing with Blocks CAD (NEW Program)
Course Number 2006.427 Ages 9 - 14
Wednesdays: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 Time 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Cost: $40
Interested in 3D Printing? Blocks CAD is a cloud based 3D modeling tool that encourages users to learn math, computational thinking and coding concepts through visualization and designing models to be 3D printed. Each participant will receive one 3D printed model at the end of this program. Please make sure that your registration includes a current email address and contact phone number. Please make sure that your registration includes a current mailing address (including town/city and zip code) so we can mail your child their 3D creation. Maximum of 10 participants. Program will be shared prior to the start date.
Block Coding (NEW Program)
Course Number 2006.428 Ages 8 - 14
Thursdays: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 Time: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Cost: $30
Participants will code virtually using platforms such as Snap!, VEXcode VR and Ozoblockly. Using these programs, participants will create designs, control robots and more
Ozobot: Go For the Gold (NEW Program)
Course Number 2006.130 Ages 9 - 14
Wednesdays: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10
Time: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Cost: $145
Ozobot is a robotic platform that empowers coding & STEAM education for participants. Participants will learn two ways to code with and without screens. This program will be led by an experienced STEM educator and participants keep their robot! Please note that this program will require participants to pick up their ozobot at the Wallingford Park and Rec Department on to be determined dates
VEX Code VR Python Coding (NEW Program)
Course Number 2006.131 Ages 10 - 15
Thursdays: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Cost: $30
VEXcode with Python will provide participants with an experience of creating a project, test the project, making revisions and retesting the project. Come join us for this engaging form of coding
STEAM Saturdays
Course Number 2005.414 Ages 8-12
Saturdays: 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
No meeting on 10/10 and 10/31
Location: Wallingford Parks and Rec STEM Room
Cost: $45
There’s nothing like some science to kick off the weekend!
Saturday Science programs will involve exciting projects for students to burn off some of that built up energy from the week.
Activities will include exciting and engaging science labs for kids to collaborate on.
Virtual STEM Program Open House
Course Number 2006.432
Monday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Parents and Children Welcome
Location: Online
Please register online. Virtual Meeting information will be shared prior to Open House.
STEAM Open House
Course number: 2005.430
Thursday, September 24 at 2:00-3:15pm
Location: Park & Rec STEM Room 13
This is a fun program for all who are interested in Art connections to STEM. Each week we will explore a wide range of topics.
Join us for a FREE One Day Activity!
This is perfect program for homeschool and distance learning students.
STEM Fun!
Course number: 2005.415
Thursdays: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 at 2:00-3:13pm
Location: Park & Rec STEM Room 13
This is a fun program for all who are interested in Art connections to STEM. Each week we will explore a wide range of topics such as making sidewalk chalk shavings.
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STEM Ages 5 & 6
2005.107
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5 - 6
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N/A
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F
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01/08/2021 - 01/29/2021
6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
David Doherty Municipal Building - Room 13 (STEM)
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$40.00 Res, $40.00 Non-Res
0 seat(s) available
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Instructor: STEM Academy Classes held at the Park & Rec 6 Fairfield Blvd ***Waitlist does not guarantee a registration spot - registration will be on a first come basis until we reach our maximum number.
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STEM Ages 7 & 8 - Winter
2005.104
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7 - 8
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N/A
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F
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02/05/2021 - 02/26/2021
6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
David Doherty Municipal Building - Room 13 (STEM)
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$40.00 Res, $40.00 Non-Res
0 seat(s) available
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STEAM Fun! * CANCELED
2005.415
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8 - 14
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N/A
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Th
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10/29/2020 - 11/19/2020
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
David Doherty Municipal Building - Room 13 (STEM)
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$45.00 Res, $45.00 Non-Res
0 seat(s) available
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Instructor: STEM Academy Classes held at the Park & Rec 6 Fairfield Blvd ***Waitlist does not guarantee a registration spot - registration will be on a first come basis until we reach our maximum number.
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STEAM Saturdays
2005.414
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8 - 12
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N/A
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Sa
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10/03/2020 - 11/21/2020
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
David Doherty Municipal Building - Room 13 (STEM)
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$45.00 Res, $45.00 Non-Res
8 seat(s) available
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Instructor: STEM Academy Classes held at the Park & Rec 6 Fairfield Blvd ***Waitlist does not guarantee a registration spot - registration will be on a first come basis until we reach our maximum number.
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STEM Ages 7 & 8
2005.404
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7 - 8
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N/A
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F
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11/13/2020 - 12/11/2020
6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
David Doherty Municipal Building - Room 13 (STEM)
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$40.00 Res, $40.00 Non-Res
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Instructor: STEM Academy Classes held at the Park & Rec 6 Fairfield Blvd ***Waitlist does not guarantee a registration spot - registration will be on a first come basis until we reach our maximum number.
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STEM NASA Astro Camp
2005.419
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8 - 12
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Th
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10/15/2020 - 11/19/2020
6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
David Doherty Municipal Building - Room 13 (STEM)
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$45.00 Res, $45.00 Non-Res
6 seat(s) available
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Instructor: STEM Academy Classes held at the Park & Rec 6 Fairfield Blvd ***Waitlist does not guarantee a registration spot - registration will be on a first come basis until we reach our maximum number.
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STEM Sports Science
2005.120
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9 - 14
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N/A
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Tu
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01/12/2021 - 02/09/2021
6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
David Doherty Municipal Building - Room 13 (STEM)
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$40.00 Res, $40.00 Non-Res
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Instructor: STEM Academy Classes held at the Park & Rec 6 Fairfield Blvd ***Waitlist does not guarantee a registration spot - registration will be on a first come basis until we reach our maximum number.
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STEM Virtual Block Coding
2006.428
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8 - 14
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N/A
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Th
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12/03/2020 - 12/17/2020
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Virtual - Zoom Email will be sent with URL and Passcode
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$30.00 Res, $30.00 Non-Res
0 seat(s) available
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Instructors: CT STEM Academy Staff ***Waitlist does not guarantee a registration spot - registration will be on a first come basis until we reach our maximum number.
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STEM Virtual Ozobot: Go For the Gold
2006.430
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9 - 14
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N/A
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01/13/2021 - 02/10/2021
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Virtual - Zoom Email will be sent with URL and Passcode
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$145.00 Res, $145.00 Non-Res
0 seat(s) available
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Instructors: CT STEM Academy Staff Virtual Information will be sent Participants keep their ROBOT! ***Waitlist does not guarantee a registration spot - registration will be on a first come basis until we reach our maximum number.
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STEM Chemistry Creations
2005.112
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9 - 14
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N/A
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Tu
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02/16/2021 - 02/23/2021
6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
David Doherty Municipal Building - Room 13 (STEM)
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$25.00 Res, $25.00 Non-Res
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Location: Wallingford Park & Rec - STEM Room ***Waitlist does not guarantee a registration spot - registration will be on a first come basis until we reach our maximum number.
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STEM Virtual VEX Code VR Python Coding
2006.431
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10 - 15
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N/A
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Th
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01/14/2021 - 01/28/2021
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Virtual - Zoom Email will be sent with URL and Passcode
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$30.00 Res, $30.00 Non-Res
0 seat(s) available
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Instructors: CT STEM Academy Staff Virtual information will be sent to you ***Waitlist does not guarantee a registration spot - registration will be on a first come basis until we reach our maximum number.
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VEX IQ Robotics Competition Team
2005.401
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10 - 13
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5 - 8
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Sa
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09/26/2020 - 03/20/2021
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
STEM Academy Classroom @ SCOW
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$335.00 Res, $335.00 Non-Res
0 seat(s) available
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Location: CT STEM Academy 284 Washington St ***Waitlist does not guarantee a registration spot - registration will be on a first come basis until we reach our maximum number.
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STEM Robotics Club
2005.426
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8 - 12
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N/A
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Tu
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11/17/2020 - 12/15/2020
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
David Doherty Municipal Building - Room 13 (STEM)
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$45.00 Res, $45.00 Non-Res
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Location: Wallingford Park & Rec - STEM Room ***Waitlist does not guarantee a registration spot - registration will be on a first come basis until we reach our maximum number.
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