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Mathstronauts is expanding. Thanks to the Hamilton Community Foundation, our afterschool programs will now be hosted at many more schools in Hamilton. We are currently accepting schools for the September 2017 and January 2018 terms. Are you an educator? Sign up today.

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Mathstronauts Afterschool Program

The Mathstronauts Afterschool Program is a weekly program in which students explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics by tackling cool projects, building models and creating prototypes; students learn various concepts in STEM and gain skills of Coding (C++/Arduino) and 3D Printing! The program is once a week for six months, making up about 22 sessions in total. The program is offered at selected schools within the Hamilton/Halton regions.

Dalewood Ryerson Ancaster Meadow Dr. Davey Queen Victoria St. Patrick St. Paul Brant Hills

October 2017 to April 2018

Time: Varies between schools

Hamilton Halton Region

STEM Hacks 2018

STEM Hacks is a fun one day hackathon in which middle school students solve a challenge related Science or Engineering. Groups of middle school students are paired with Mentors to come up with an awesome solution that is presented to a panel of judges for a chance to win! Participants also get to attend workshops, build skills (eg. coding), meet STEM professionals and make friends! Learn more

January 20th, 2018

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

McMaster University - BSB
1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON

Web Development 101 (STEM Hacks Winners)

Congratulations to the winners of STEM Hacks 2017. For your great work at the competition, we invite you to a Web Development workshop facilitated by experts from Meristics and XL Consulting Group. This 5 hour workshop (with one hour for lunch and two short breaks) will teach you how to create your own website and in addition, teach you how to add special effects to your newly created website. Come and join us for another Saturday full of learning and fun!

April 8th, 2017

Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

McMaster University

4th Annual Trivia Night

With the end of yet another exciting and successful year of the Mathstronauts Afterschool Program, we’re hosting our 4th Annual Trivia Night event, in which our students and their families are invited out for a fun night of Trivia and an awards ceremony! Join us at the cozy Williams Café to play in teams of 4-5 (you can play as a family and invite your friends too) for a chance to win great prizes! Come celebrate with us at Trivia Night – rumor has it that prizes include a tablet and many many gift cards!

May 4th, 2017

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Williams Café 1309 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1C5

Mathstronauts Afterschool Program

January 2017 - March 2017

Time: Varies between school

Hamilton Halton Region