The Russian School of Math will offer free classes at the Newton Free Library for children ages 4-5 in 12 weekly sessions on Wednesdays, 11AM-noon, starting September 9. The program introduces mathematical concepts and sparks interest in math in a fun and playful setting. Register online.
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Girls Who Code: Introductory Session at Newton Library, Sept. 16
The Newton Free Library will again host its successful Girls Who Code Club this fall. Interested girls in Grades 6-12 and their parents are invited to an information session at 7PM on September 16 in the Druker Auditorium. GWC is a national non-profit organization aiming to inspire, educate, and equip girls with the computing skills. For more information, email teens@newtonfreelibrary.net or call 617-796-1360.
Boston Tech Mom: Tech Events for Kids, Sept. 2015
Boston Tech Mom (“a parent’s guide to raising a future techie”) is a great resource for all things STEM around Boston — including her recent post about Tech Events for Kids in Boston – September 2015 Roundup.
JCC Offers STEM Programs this Fall
The Leventhal-Sidman JCC (333 Nahanton Street) will offer the following STEM programs this fall. Register online at bostonjcc.org/register or call 617-558-6486.
Junior FIRST LEGO League (Grades K-3), Thursdays 3:30-4:45PM, September 17 – November 5 Work as a team to make mechanized, programmed LEGO models, which will be presented to a Junior FIRST LEGO League Exposition. Learn about research, methodologies, motorized computer controlled LEGO and teamwork. Einstein’s Workshop
FIRST LEGO League (Grades 4-8), Thursdays 5-7PM, September 17 – December 10 Build and program LEGO MINDSTORMS robots to perform missions on an obstacle course. Participate in a regional tournament. Einstein’s Workshop
Lego Animation (Grades 1-2), Sundays 1-2PM, September 20 – December 13 Make movies with LEGO® pieces. Develop story-telling skills, learn professional software, work on post-production process to add titles, transitions and sound. Empow Studios
App Design for Droids (Grades 3-5), Sundays 2:15-3:15PM, September 20 – December 13 Use MIT’s App Inventor to program an app from start to finish. Tablets will be provided or students can bring their own. No previous programming experience necessary. Empow Studios
Unity 3D Video Game Design (Grades 4-6), Sundays 3:30-4:30PM, September 20 – December 13 Make console-quality 3D video games using the free game engine, Unity, for plan on PCs, Macs and online. Open to beginner and experienced game makers. Empow Studios
EcoTarium Programs in September
Worcester’s EcoTarium offers general admission and planetarium shows at half price in September. This month’s Budding Scientists program (for children ages 4-6 with accompanying adult; free with museum admission) will be on September 3 (10:15AM and 11AM), exploring the sounds of nature and music. The EcoTarium’s summer exhibit, Wild Music, will close September 6. Cool Moves: The Artistry of Motion will open September 22.
Boys & Girls Club: Curiosity Club for Grades K-1
The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club will offer Curiosity Club, its new after-school STEM program for Grades K-1, starting September 8, with support from Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation. See the curriculum and daily schedule. Program times will vary within 12:30-6PM to fit school schedules. Open houses will be held:
- Tuesday, September 1 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, September 2 from noon to 1:30 PM
- Thursday, September 3 from 6 to 7:30 PM
- Friday, September 4 from noon to 1:30 PM
Return the application form (PDF) by email (dsellers@newtonbgc.com), or fax (617 630-8999), or mail.
Wheelock College: STEM Activity App — via Weekly Emails
Wheelock College’s Aspire Institute offers its STEM Activity App for teachers, parents, and children. It delivers a Weekly STEM Challenge to engage elementary-school students inside and outside the classroom. Sign up for free online.
YouthSpark Coding Camp at Microsoft Store, Aug. 17-20
The Microsoft Store at Prudential Center invites experienced coders aged 11 and older to its YouthSpark Smart Game Coding (Intermediate) camp this week, August 17-20, 9-11AM daily. The focus will be on coding and game creation in Windows App Studio and Project Spark. Registration is required and available for August 18-20, and we don’t know if onsite registration is available for Monday. Parent/guardian must be present for kids under 18.
Framingham State: Free Program about Pluto, Aug. 19
The Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University will present a free planetarium program, Pluto, the Planet that Never Was, on Wednesday, August 19, at 100 State Street in Framingham. It will provide a closer look at Pluto, its moons, and the Kuiper Belt. Registration is required. The 5:30PM show for children under 11 is full, but you can register for the 6:30PM show, which is for the general public, including families with children 12 or older, and college students.
“e” inc. Continues Campaign to Send Boston Youth to Science Camp
“e” inc. — Boston’s environment science learning and action center — seeks funding to send two more Boston youth to attend its Summer Science Discovery Programs: “Oceans” August 17-21 and “New England Habitat” August 24-28. Through a campaign in July, it raised $1362 for financial support for four kids, but two more have applied and need assistance. “e” inc. is a community-based non-profit that creates scientifically confident environmental citizens by providing civics and science sessions to children and teens in school-year and summer programs at over 20 Greater Boston schools, community centers, and other educational institutions. Donations to their IndieGoGo campaign go directly to a scholarship fund that will offset costs for low-income families.