Engage your child’s creativity with our STEM programs!
STEM programs are under the direction of Christopher Stone. Chris is the Director of STEM Academy. For more information contact him at cstone@meridenymca.org.
A Y membership is not required to sign up for the STEM programs listed below.
OZOBOTS
Participants will engage in computer science through the exploration of ozobots and color coding.
- Day/Date: Friday, May 12, 2023
- Time: 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
- Cost: $7
- Maximum Participants: 10
- Ages: 8 - 12
BASKETBALL HOOP CHALLENGE
Participants will create a basketball hoop made of cardboard and other recycled materials.
- Day: Saturday, May 13, 2023
- Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
- Ages: 7 to 12
- Cost: $7
- Maximum Participants: 10
- Location: New Britain YMCA
How To Register for Programs:
1. If you already have an up-to-date membership, you can register online, by phone at 860.229.3787, or in-person at the New Britain YMCA.
2. If you do not have a membership yet or need to update your membership, please register in-person at the New Britain YMCA.
Our STEM Academy programs have been recognized and awarded these very special grants. We are grateful for the support of these organizations:
- 2022 Tech Boost Grant
- 2021 Cox Charities Community Grant
- 2020 Cox Charities Community Grant
- 2019 Cox Charities Community Grant
- 2018 Cox Charities STEM Education Grant
- 2016 Cox STEM Education Grant
- 2015 3M STEM Education Grant
- 2012 Napier Foundation STEM Education Grant
- 2011 NASA Summer of Innovation STEM Education Grant