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ACES, in Partnership with 21stCentEd, Announces Summer of STEM Programming

July 14th, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(North Haven, CT – July 14, 2022) Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) is excited to announce Summer of STEM programming. In partnership with 21stCentEd, ACES is offering FREE summer programs that will enhance a child’s creativity and innovative thinking, all while having fun and participating in STEM activities. The “Lego Robotics Spike Prime” program is for students in grades 4-5. The “Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship – Sneaker Design Challenge” is geared towards students in grades 6-8. Summer of STEM programming will run from August 8th through August 11th and August 15th through August 18th from 8AM to 11AM. Both programming options will be at ACES at Chase and ACES Educational Center for the Arts (ECA).

“Lego Robotics Spike Prime” will allow students to understand and apply the engineering design process using the LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime Set. In this program, children will design and build various robots, which will require critical thinking and solving complex problems, while building confidence and having fun. Other activities will include Kiki the Dog Robot, Test Grabber, Prototype Legs for Robot Race, and more.

“Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship – Sneaker Design Challenge” will have children and teachers engage in a co-learning experience as they learn about STEM and design thinking, how to use empathy in design, exercise agency in innovation, and use collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity to prototype a hand-made shoe design and develop a pitch for a potential business idea. Other activities that will take place are a shoe design sprint, rapid prototyping, pitch challenge, and more.

“The Summer of STEM programming is a phenomenal opportunity for children to learn about STEM, have fun, and work with others. ACES is grateful to collaborate with 21stCentEd, and to provide this exceptional programming free to all interested children in Connecticut. We can’t wait to see the projects that the children create,” said Lucia Fonseca, Assistant Director of ACES International.

The Summer of STEM programming is a great opportunity for your child to collaborate with others, improve critical thinking and solve complex problems, while building confidence. The Summer of STEM programming is FREE for all Connecticut students. However, space is limited; register as soon as possible to ensure your child secures a spot.

To learn more and to register, visit:

https://www.aces.org/schools-programs/aces-international/summer-of-stem/?fbclid=IwAR2JuQUWM_-wYcQqbdL9Ud1kmYzXO_KWuuet3qgJkqD8uhU9iyUbH18L5nA

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About ACES:

Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) is the regional educational service center for New Haven and parts of Middlesex Counties. Established in 1969, ACES strives each day to fulfill its vision of creating an equitable and socially just world, one life at a time. ACES serves its members districts and others through an ever-growing array of programs, services, and schools that meet the needs of a changing educational landscape. As a school district, ACES operates three magnet and eight special education schools. ACES services range from transportation, professional development, school improvement services, technology, translation, international, security, and occupational and physical therapy. ACES operates the Open and Magnet School Parent Choice programs for New Haven County. Its programs include a federally funded Early Head Start Program and ACES ACCESS, a vocational and life skills program for developmentally and physically disabled adults ages 21 and older. For more information, go to www.aces.org.

About 21stCentEd:

At 21stCentEd, a strong tomorrow is what we’re all about. We’ve been deeply invested in creating interactive STEM tools for kids for many years. We have created a safe space where kids can learn and grow in a supportive and engaging environment. With innovative learning tools and self-paced lessons, students can learn at their own pace and according to their individual interests. And our innovation doesn’t end there. We are always looking for new ways to improve our offerings and make our learning even more engaging. For more information, go to https://21stcented.com/.