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Inspiring York's Next STEM Generation
Fun hands-on learning experiences for Pre-K - Grade 12
WHAT IS STEM?
STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM is everywhere. STEM is what we do. STEM is how we live. STEM is global. STEM is YOU. STEM is hands-on learning that brings science to life. STEM’s core teaches and builds creativity, logic, problem-solving, critical thinking, curiosity, and time management. STEM makes engineers, scientists, innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Starting STEM at an early age provides a jump start for higher education learning. In this innovative world, STEM is no longer the future…it’s now!
WHY IS STEM IMPORTANT?
The demand for quality STEM workers is on the rise. The US is about to experience a workforce crisis with a shortage of 25 million STEM workers to fill vacant positions from retiring baby boomers. At Young Thinkers of York, we get our students excited again about learning and allow them to discover how they can change the world. Our after-school robotics and engineering programs are not only to mentor our future engineers and scientists, but to also prepare the next generation to become part of a workforce that can work together as a team, think creatively, and produce solutions to problems. Through these new experiences, our students of all ages will be able to expand their minds and follow their dreams to success.
FIRST LEGO League - RoboThinkers
RoboThinkers is a youth robotics team in York City that participates in the international FIRST LEGO League (FLL), a STEM program for students aged 10-14. The program aims to teach students about science, technology, engineering, and math, encouraging them to apply their learning for years to come. The FLL challenge consists of core values, project, robot design, and robot games, with core values focusing on teamwork, innovation, impact, inclusion, and fun. The robot games involve designing, building, and programming an autonomous robot to score points.
FIRST Tech Challenge - RoboMaster
Through the support of community grants, the RoboMasters FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) high school robotics team has been representing the City of York since 2021. The team, aged 14-18, competes in a head-to-head robotics challenge in an alliance format. The program teaches STEAM skills, engineering principles, and community outreach. Teams must raise funds, design and market their brand, and participate in community outreach for awards. Participants have access to millions of dollars in college scholarships. and a chance to participate in the state championship.
Jr. Saturday Club (Ages 6&7)
The Jr. Saturday Club is an educational program focused on robotics and engineering, designed for students between the ages of 6 and 7. It offers practical instruction in coding, building, and engineering through the use of robots and other educational resources. The program is a pioneering initiative in York City, with the objective of offering educational robots and resources to underserved communities.
Saturday Club (Ages 8 & Up)
The Saturday Club is a youth robotics and engineering program for students aged 8-14, providing hands-on lessons in coding and engineering using robots and other learning tools. The program is the first of its kind in York City, aiming to provide educational robots and resources to underserved communities. Students build robots, learn about mechanics, and code them to complete challenges.
For Questions or Comments:
Ray Ames
TechRev Community Manager and Young Thinkers
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