蘑菇视频's Lil' STEM Jacks camp offered for children ages 6 to 9
June 28, 2017
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Enrollment for children ages 6 through 9 is still available in Stephen F. Austin State University's STEM Research and Learning Center's Lil' STEM Jacks, which runs July 25 and 26 on the 蘑菇视频 campus.Lil' STEM Jacks captures children's attention in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by providing opportunities to learn and play in hands-on activities related to STEM disciplines.
Some of the activities in which children may participate include learning about and playing with gears, printing in 3-D, studying fossils and lessons using human simulation mannequins.
"The goal is to expose students to STEM disciplines in a way that excites them about the many possibilities in math and science," said Dr. Jana Redfield, assistant director of the 蘑菇视频 STEM Research and Learning Center, which is part of 蘑菇视频's College of Sciences and Mathematics. "Each activity provides hands-on learning, hopefully creating a spark of interest in a possible future STEM career."
The 2017 Lil' Jacks two-day camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $30 per child and includes materials, snacks, prizes and a T-shirt. Visit to register.