JCC Camp Centerland Science/Technology Specialty Camp: EXTREME Roller Coasters
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Students in this program take on the role of engineers who need to design a safe a roller coaster that can successfully tackle a roller coaster hill, loop & sharp turn. They will learn t the history of roller coaster, conduct five pre-activities to uncover the basic law of physics that allow a roller coaster success. Finally, students will engineer their own fully automated roller coasters to compete in a roller coaster contest.
Specialty Camp Session 1: June 27- July 1
Grades: 5th - 9th
Price: $350 JCC Members / $375 non-members
About STEAM Learning Solutions
Steam Learning Solutions is a grassroots learning company started by Buffalo teacher, Aaron Straus. We are dedicated to providing excellent enrichment opportunities for students who may not fit the four corners of traditional learning paradigms. Our exciting programs break down complicated Science, Math and Technology principles into fun, creative projects to get the kids interested in the wonderful STEM field. Students in our programs build real projects with real materials. They are encouraged to take risks, learn from their mistakes, and build something new and better. We offer staff development for teachers and facilitate STEM programs in Robotics, Engineering and Video Game Design at schools and 21st Century Learning Centers across WNY. Our teachers are life-long learners, committed to providing a fun, interactive learning environment.
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