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STEAM Engine Virtual

STEAM Engine Virtual is an online weekly STEM program that can be accessed through a computer at home. During our live classes, students will cover various STEM related topics, and be immersed in critical thinking, engaging and thought provoking discussions and games. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to code and design 3D models on a computer. For some sessions, downloading and installing specific programs is required. Learn more

STEAM Engine Afterschool Program

Registration Deadline for Fall Term (October - December): October 11, 2019

STEAM Engine 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 offered once a week for 4 or 8 weeks, at selected schools within the Hamilton/Halton regions. To learn more, see our PROGRAM BROCHURE.

Schools & Schedules

For a list of scheduled days and times for all locations, please see our Schools Schedule.

Payments

Pay Online and Pay at the Door options available.

REGISTRATION

ABACUS-funded SCHOOLS

Hard copy form for schools listed below (Due Oct 11, 2019 at school): REGISTRATION FORM.

Bennetto Cathy Wever Dr. Davey Hess Street Helen Detwiler Lake Avenue Pauline Johnson Queen Mary Queen Victoria St. Patrick Viscount Montgomery W. H. Ballard

ALL OTHER SCHOOLS

Hard copy forms for schools listed below (Due Oct 11, 2019 at school): REGISTRATION FORM.

Ancaster Meadow Balaclava Billy Green Dalewood Dr J Seaton Flamborough Centre Hamilton Hebrew Academy Ridgemount Ryerson St. Paul Catholic

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Absenses

To report your child's absence from STEAM Engine, please fill out an Absence Form. Absence forms are mandatory and are requested 24 hours prior to an absence.

ABSENCE REPORTING FORM PRE-STUDENT SURVEY POST-STUDENT SURVEY

STEM Hacks 2020

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

Game Development Workshop (STEM Hacks Winners)

Congratulations to the winners of STEM Hacks 2020. For your great work at the competition, we invite you to a Game Development Workshop facilitated by our team. This 5 hour workshop (with one hour for lunch and two short breaks) will expose you to the world of game development, in which you will create your very own game. Come and join us for another Saturday full of learning and fun!

5th Annual Trivia Night

Trivia Night is BACK! We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our 5th annual Trivia Night in which we invite all of our students, parents and community members to participate in Trivia while celebrating the incredible work of our students! This is an opportunity to look back on the year with pride on everything our students have accomplished. At Trivia Night, we give our prizes to students who have taken part in our programs. Join us 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!