STEM Classes at Southern Regional Tech and Rec complex

Would you like to give your child a mini camp experience AND jumpstart your homeschool year?  Register for FUN STEM classes at the NEW Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex, 7007 Bock Road, Ft. Washington, MD.  In July and August, South Tech Rec is offering courses in technology (eg., SmartPhones, laptops and GPS), animation/art, computer science, robotics (NXT and WeDo), music performance and production, biology, and math.  Register before classes are cancelled!  Become a member and take advantage of the recreation center amenities, as well!  Homeschool courses also are being planned.  For more information, call 301-749-4160.  (See attachment for list of courses for July and August.)

Animation Scratch ages 8-12: Students will gain firsthand experience creating animated projects while learning valuable programming techniques in the process. Barcode: 1283365

Start Date: 7/27/13

Day & Time: Sat. 1:30pm-3:00pm

Cost: Residents $65, Non Residents $78

College Scholarship Workshop ages 14-19: This class will walk you through the process of finding and securing college funding. Projects include essay writing, development of a unique scholarship searching method, and guidance on personal development to maximize funding potential. Barcode: 1283615

Start Date: 7/26/13

Day & Time: Fri. 6pm-7pm

Cost: Residents $65, Non Residents $78

College Scholarship Workshop ages 14-19: This class will walk you through the process of finding and securing college funding. Projects include essay writing, development of a unique scholarship searching method, and guidance on personal development to maximize funding potential. Barcode: 1283616
Start Date: 7/26/13

Day & Time: Sat. 9am-10am

Cost: Residents $65, Non Residents $78

Computer Skills: Seniors Level 1, ages 60 & up: Learn fundamental computer skills and how to safely operate a computer. Topics include the parts of a computer system, hardware, maintenance, and terminology. Barcode: 1279565

Start Date: 7/15/2013

Days & Time: M & W 9am- 11am

Cost: Resident s $45, Non Residents $54

Computer Skills: Youth, Beginner’s Level ages 8-12: An introductory computer skills course for children. Barcode: 1279615

Start Date: 7/15/2013

Days & Time: M& W 11am - 1 pm

Cost: Residents $50, Non Residents $60

Gadgets Tips and Tricks ages 13-17: Learn to fully maximize the use of your iPad, Kindle, Nook, or other handheld device. Have you ever wondered why phones are considered SMART? Do you want to learn new tips and tricks to fully maximize the use of your iPad, Kindle, Nook, or other handheld device? If so, this is the course for you. In addition, students will learn safety tips to consider when using social media. Barcode: 1283466

Start Date: 7/16/13

Days & Time: T & TR 2pm-3pm

Cost: Residents $50, Non Residents $60

Gadgets Tips and Tricks ages 18 & up: Learn to fully maximize the use of your iPad, Kindle, Nook, or other handheld device. Have you ever wondered why phones are considered SMART? Do you want to learn new tips and tricks to fully maximize the use of your iPad, Kindle, Nook, or other handheld device? If so, this is the course for you. In addition, students will learn safety tips to consider when using social media. Barcode:1283515

Start Date: 7/16/13

Days & Time: T & TR 3:30pm– 4:30pm

Cost: Residents $50, Non Residents $60

Mapping & Tracking, GIS/GPS ages 12-17 : This course explores engineering concepts of Global Positioning Sys-tems and Geographic Information Systems. The course will focus on familiar geospatial tools and their applicability to solving real world engineering problems. Barcode:1281216

Start Date: 7/27/2013

Day & Time: Sat. 11:30am - 1pm

Cost: Residents $65, Non Residents $78

Arts & Crafts: Youth ages 6-12: Using their crea-tivity and imagination, kids will enjoy making and decorating various crafts. Barcode: 1279766

Start Date: 7/15/2013

Days & Time: M & W 9am- 10:30pm

Cost: Residents $30, Non Residents:$36

Arts & Crafts: Seniors 60 & up: Using their crea-tivity and imagination, seniors will enjoy making and decorating vari-ous crafts. Barcode: 1279765

Start Date: 7/15/2013

Days & Time: M & W 11am - 12:30 pm

Cost: Residents $30, Non Residents:$36

Instrumental Music ages 12-17: In this course young musicians can further develop their instrumental playing abili-ties, to include note reading and ensemble performance skills. Bar-coede:1281215

Start Date: 7/15/13

Days & Time: M, W, & F 3pm - 5pm

Cost: Residents $65, Non Residents $78

Brain Games: Youth ages 7 -13: Have fun working your memory and problem-solving and language skills with these new online games. An instructor will provide assistance along the way and adjust the game to your skill level. Barcode:1283415

Start Date: 7/16/2013

Days & Time: T & TR 9am–10am

Cost: Residents $30, Non Residents $36

Brain Games: Seniors ages 60+: Have fun work-ing your memory and problem-solving and language skills with these new online games. An instructor will provide assistance along the way and adjust the game to your skill level. Barcode:1283416

Start Date: 7/16/2013

Days & Time: T & TR 10am-11am

Cost: Residents $30, Non Residents $36

S.T.E.M. Instructors
-Keith Poindexter
-Marlon Browne
-Schwanda Smith
-John Edwards
-Shonda Wooden
-Debbie Tharps
-Jeronetha Matthews
-Joyce Brown

Let’s Get Scientific!

Lego Play ages 4-6: Lego Play is an experiential learning process designed to get youth excited about building. Students in this class will have an opportunity to build, create, and de-velop while discovering so many ways to play! Barcode: 1283565

Start Date: 7/15/13

Days & Time: M& W 11am-12pm

Cost: Residents $50, Non Residents $60

Lego Play ages 7-10: Lego Play is an experiential learning process designed to keep youth excited about building. Students in this class will have an opportunity to build, create, and de-velop while discovering so many ways to play! Barcode: 1283566

Start Date: 7/15/13

Days & Time: T & TR 2pm-3pm

Cost: Residents $50, Non Residents $60

Lego WeDo Robotics ag-es 5-8: This is a fun and interactive class that introduces young students to robotics and programming. Students will be able to build Lego models featur-ing working motors and sensors, pro-gram their models, and explore a series of cross-curricular, theme-based activi-ties while developing their skills in sci-ence, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Barcode: 1283567

Start Date: 7/15/13

Day & Time: Sunday 11am-12:30pm

Cost: Residents $60, Non Residents $72

Lego Workshop: NXT Robotics Intermediate Level ages 8-14: This course will cover principles of robotics and engineering by educating students on the software and materials behind the machines. Students will have an oppor-tunity to design, build, and complete more complex programming techniquesand challenges for Lego NXT robots. Bar-code: 1281217

Start Date: 7/16/13
Days & Time: T & TR 5pm - 6:30 pm
Cost: Residents $80, Non Residents $96

Lego Workshop: NXT Ro-botics Beginner’s Level ages 8-14: This interactive course will cover the fundamentals of robotics by introducing stu-dents to the hardware and software behind the machines. Students will be introduced to a series of robotic systems that shape the world we live in. Students will have the opportunity to complete programming challenges and build and design Lego NXT robots. Bar-code:1281565

Start Date: 7/27/13
Day & Time: Sat. 9am- 11am
Cost: Residents $70, Non Residents $84

Science : Biology & Technology, Youth ages 8-12: Ever won-der how and why YOUR body ticks??? Learn by doing as we approach every investigation like a S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engi-neering, and Math) little professional by hon-oring the philosophy of “Thinking By Design with the End in Mind.” Are YOU good with solving cases based on mysterious clues? Then you will be the perfect little scientist to crack the case in our forensic science investigation. Virtually dissect animals in order to under-stand the anatomy of the human body. Get out of the box by testing your critical thinking skills with mind games. Bar-code:1281865

Start Date:7/29/13
Days & Time: M & W 1pm- 2:30 pm
Cost: Residents $60, Non Residents $72

Science: Biology & Technol-ogy, Teens ages 13-17: Ever won-der how and why YOUR body ticks??? Learn by doing as we approach every investigation like a S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engi-
neering, and Math) professional by honoring the philosophy of “Thinking By Design with the End in Mind.” Think outside of the box in order to solve murder mystery cases based on crime scene investigation (CSI) evidence left at the scene of the accident. Virtually dissect animals as you learn and discover the human physiology component of biology. Hope you don't have a weak stomach as we activate YOUR mind by utilizing critical thinking skills as you simulate surgery of the human body. Bar-code:1281915

Start Date: 7/29/13
Days & Time: M & W 3pm– 4:30 pm
Cost: Residents $60, Non Residents $72

Science : Youth ages 8-12: Messy, Noisy, Fun, Exciting, Amazing, just a few words that explain this class. This class will cover aspects of chemistry, physics, technology, and engineering. Therefore, students will 'Think By Design With the End in Mind.' Students will do experiments in which solutions bubble, pop, fizz, change color, size, and/or temperature. Barcode:1281765

Start Date: 7/30/13
Days & Time: T & TR 11 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: Residents $50, Non Residents $60

Science: Teens ages 13-17: High Energy, Focused Fun, Serious Play, and a Posi-tive Attitude are the requirements of this class! Oftentimes called 'Creative Chaos', the process will be messy, noisy, even boisterous, but the results in the end become a valuable exciting educational experience to remember. This class will cover aspects of chemistry, physics, technol-ogy, and engineering. Therefore, students will “Think By Design With the End in Mind.” Barcode:1281815

Start Date: 7/29/13
Days & Time: T & TR 12:30pm - 1:30 pm
Cost: Residents $50, Non Residents $60