Summer STEM in the AV

Following is a recap of some upcoming STEM events for students in the greater Antelope Valley region this summer.  Please contact the individual agency/organization for further information/eligibility requirements and registration information:

• Tehachapi Intermediate Space Challenge, Tehachapi Airport, 21 May;
• Mojave Intermediate Space Challenge, Mojave SpacePort, 23 May - contact Marie Walker at Fiberset, Mojave;
• AVC Summer Bridge Program (math review for graduating high school seniors planning on enrolling at AVC in Fall 2014) begins 16 June (two sessions) - contact Sharon Dalmage at sdalmage@avc.edu ;
• AVUHSD Summer Pre-Engineering Internships class (incoming AVUHSD seniors who have completed designated engineering/technology course - apply by 19 May or until filled), beginning 9 June, AERO Institute in Palmdale, register at Summer Pre-Engineering Internships Registration , contact James Stockdale at jstockdale@avhsd.org ;
• Tehachapi Summer Gateway Academy, 16-20 June, contact Danielle Evansic at devansic@teh.k12.ca.us ;
• AVUHSD Summer Gateway Academy (free week-long day camp for 32 incoming 7th-8th graders - register by 27 May or until filled) at SOAR Prep Academy in Quartz Hill, 23-27 June, register at SOAR Prep Summer Gateway Academy , contact Carrie Marchant at cdmarchant@avhsd.org ;
• Lancaster School District Summer of Innovation "Power of Code", 21-25 July, contact Julie Vela at velaj@lancsd.org ;
• AVUHSD Summer Gateway Academy (free week-long day camp for 32 incoming 7th-8th graders - register by 27 May or until filled) at Knight High School in East Palmdale, 21-25 July, register at Knight High School Summer Gateway Academy , contact Bill Lewis at blewis@avhsd.org ;
• AVC STEM Science Academy (middle schoolers build and test model aircraft) at The Palmdale Aerospace Academy, 28 July-1 August, contact Sharon Dalmage at sdalmage@avc.edu

AV Summer Gateway Academy Registration Available Until 5/23/14



The AVUHSD will offer two sessions of the PLTW (c) Summer Gateway Academy in 2014.  Designed to introduce incoming 7th and 8th graders to STEM principles related to engineering and robotics, the free week-long camp sessions will take place 23-27 June 2014 at SOAR Prep Academy in Quartz Hill, and 21-25 July 2014 at Knight High School in Palmdale.  Each session will accept approximately 35 students on a first-come, first-served basis; students must have their own daily transportation and lunch.  For further information and to apply, please visit the red tab at Summer Gateway Academy - Middle School Registration 2014.  Registration will be open until 23 May 2014 or until filled (classes may waitlist).

AV Summer Gateway Academies Engage Middle School Students in STEM

Two Project Lead the Way Summer Gateway Academy sessions were sponsored by the AVUHSD for middle school students during June and July 2013.  Over thirty students took part in events such as rocket-building and launching, creating solar cell phone covers, learning how to use design software, and programming Boe-bots to go through a maze, among others.  The session held at Lancaster High School was also visited by Lockheed Martin's school outreach team.

Eagle Robotics team member assists students to learn design software at
Lancaster HS Summer Gateway Academy

Middle school students launch solar balloon

Students at KHS Summer Gateway Academy create solar cell phone covers/chargers

 

Deadline to Apply for AVUHSD Summer Gateway Academies

The deadline for incoming 7th and 8th graders to apply for one of the AVUHSD Summer Gateway Academy sessions at Lancaster High (17-21 June) or Knight High (29 July - 2 August) is fast approaching!  This free one-week day camp will highlight engineering, robotics, rocketry, clean tech, or other STEM projects for students.  Visit http://www.avrop.avhsd.org/Summer now to complete the on-line registration form (left/red column).  Contact instructors Bob Fenbers (Lancaster session - rfenbers@avhsd.org ) or Bill Lewis (Knight session - blewis@avhsd.org ) for further information or with questions.

On-Line Registration for Summer Gateway Academy Now Available

On-line registration is now available for the AVUHSD Summer Gateway Academy sessions.  The first will be held 17-21 June 2013 at Lancaster High School, and the second 29 July through 2 August 2013 at Knight High School in Palmdale.  Please visit http://www.avrop.avhsd.org/Summer to complete the registration forms.  The deadline to submit registration is 23 May 2013 or until each camp is filled (35 slots), first-come, first-served (a waiting list for each site will be held).

Please contact instructor Bob Fenbers for questions regarding the Lancaster session at rfenbers@avhsd.org and instructor Bill Lewis for questions regarding the Knight session at blewis@avhsd.org .

Save the Dates for 2013 Summer Gateway Academy Sessions

The dates have been set for AVUHSD  Summer Gateway Academies.  The first week will be offered at Lancaster High School from 17-21 June 2013, with the second at Knight High School from update: 29 July-2 August (a third week may be held at AV High School).  The deadline for applications to be received will be 23 May 2013.    The camps are designed to spur interest in STEM fields in 6th and 7th grade youngsters, with hands-on activities and guest speakers.  To complete the on-line registration, visit:  http://www.avrop.avhsd.org/Summer.