STEAM activities at innovation center
The California University of Pennsylvania Center for Innovation at Southpointe will offer Summer of STEAM programs for third- through eighth-graders.
The programs take a hands-on approach to science, technology, engineering, arts and math, with classes ranging from historical architecture to 3-D printing, robotics, entrepreneurial skills and theater arts.
• Innovator Wednesdays feature design-based STEAM activities that foster learning, problem-solving creativity and teamwork. Third- through fifth-graders will meet from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from June 17 to Aug. 19. Cost is $20 per session, and a different topic is covered each week. Sixth- through eighth-graders will meet from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $25 per session; topics change weekly. Students should bring their own lunch.
• Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs, for third- through eighth-graders, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 7-Aug. 13.
Each student will create a logo, website, press kit and branding materials for a business. The young entrepreneurs write a company biography, résumé and business plan, develop marketing and sales strategies, film testimonials, and practice networking to promote their business and build entrepreneurial skills.
• Theater Arts, for seventh- through 12th-graders, takes an insider’s look at the performing arts. Sessions will explore Acting Basics, Writing for Stage/Film/Television, Creating a Digital Short, Behind the Scenes and Creative Dramatics. Classes meet from 8 a.m. to noon June 15 to July 27. Prices range from $20 to $60, depending on the number of classes per session.
For program topics, schedules or to register, visit www.calu.edu/innovation.