Needham Community Education

Join us for a week of discovery and innovation as we explore the exciting world of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Through a variety of engaging projects, experiments, activities, and games, students will delve into the four STEM categories. We'll use a range of materials to build catapults, structures, buildings, parachutes, marble runs, and much more. Then, we'll put our creations to the test, comparing how different materials and construction techniques affect the final results.

Instructor: Elaine McKenna, Kindergarten Teacher, Sunita Williams Elementary

ACTIVE EXPLORATIONS: In addition to the outdoor movement and break times planned by each instructor, students participating in full-day Summer Explorations classes will enjoy a 40-minute active break each day led by highly qualified Needham Public School P.E. and Wellness Instructors. During this time, students will head to the gym or venture outside to get some fresh air and move their bodies. Whether it's a brisk walk around the grounds, high-energy running games and relay races, or exciting team sports and activities, this time is a great way to break up the day, get some energy out, and boost focus for the rest of class!