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Even Little Kids = Engineers: Local ‘Engineering for Kids’ Camp Leads Way

Last week I had the pleasure of getting an in-person tour of Primavera Online High School‘s Blended Learning Center (BLC) where Engineering for Kids is hosting full-day and half-day summer camps for kids ages 4-14 in Chandler and the surrounding East Valley in Arizona.

engineering for kids chandlerAs I walked from class to class seeing kids as young as 4 years old immersed in learning, and applying their new skills hands-on to engineering projects, all I could think was: “WOW! I wish they had this when I was a kid!”

Program Benefits

With all that we know about Summer Learning Loss, programs like Engineering for Kids are invaluable. Most importantly, it keeps kids academically engaged during the ‘down time’ of the summer. It also inspires kids by showing them that becoming an engineer is an accessible possibility!

Applying math and science in real-world applications designed for their level is a connective necessity sadly lacking from most traditional school curriculum. Schools need to watch and learn from programs like Engineering for Kids and bring this kind of learn-at-the-time-of-need, hands-on, collaborative project-based learning to the classroom year round.

In fact, many schools are catching on!

Engineering for Kids Program Director Ron Hoagland described the partnerships he is working to building with schools around the valley to bring fun, hands-on engineering directly to the school for after-school programs and in-school field trips!

It’s a great start and I commend Mr. Hoagland for what he and his team are doing. Keep checking their website for new ways to get your kids involved coming this school year and beyond.

engineering-for-kids chandler

So, if you are looking for a way to engage and inspire your kids and have them learn without even realizing it, consider Engineering for Kids! Did I mention they have extended childcare in case your work schedule is not flexible but you still want them to have a great educational experience?

Engineering for Kids Camp Details

(but keep checking their website for updated info!)

Program Length: One Week (Full and Half-Days)
Dates: 6/2 through 7/25
Times: [8:30]-[3:30] Mon-Friday
Extended Care: (7:30am- 8:30am) / (3:30pm-6:00pm)
Lunch Provided: No – Students will pack a lunch and snacks for morning and afternoon breaks

DISCOUNT CODE!

Engineering for Kids has extended a 15% off offer for all our readers and clients for the full-day camps. Hurry! Summer is ending soon!

Register here: www.engineeringforkids.com/eastvalley
Enter this code at checkout: ST15

Full disclosure: Neither Student-Tutor nor I are getting any kind of kickback or reward for referring. We simply believe in the program and want to share it with families everywhere. Reading this from another state? There are ‘Engineering for Kids’ locations all over the country, so check to see if one is near you! 🙂

 

And if you try out Engineering for Kids share with us your experience!

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Laura earned a Master's degree in Secondary Education plus Teaching Certification for Mathematics and Psychology in both AZ and CA. Her undergraduate work was in Psychology with a minor in German from UCLA where she graduated magna cum laude. She has been tutoring since the 90's, was a high school teacher 2006-2011, and still teaches for a local college. Laura is passionate about teaching, learning, entrepreneurship, and traveling the world with her husband, their dog Tuck, and her Macbook Pro. -- Join Laura on Linkedin & Twitter!

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Troy Staten
Troy Staten
10 years ago

It’s a very great news. this is a helpful tutor for kids (Even Little Kids = Engineers: Local ‘Engineering for Kids’ Camp Leads Way)

Dom
Dom
10 years ago

This is an awesome program. My son spent about six weeks there this summer. He learned to program a game and built a bunch of projects like electrical circuits and alternative energy machines (windmills, etc.). Well worth it!