Éxito STEAM Summer Program


Our Éxito (Success) summer program teaches science, reading and life skills to children in our community from 1st grade through high school. Classes meet Monday-Friday in July and August.
Here is just some of the feedback we've received from parents of our Éxito students:
"The experience we have had at Éxito has been one of the best experiences we have had as a family. We have been able to see the growth of my son both as a student, a leader and above all as a human being."
"My daughter participated for the first time in this program and her stay and participation was truly a rewarding, joyful and very enriching experience for her."
"Éxito was an amazing experience for both of my boys. The exposure to a variety of meaningful activities and exposure to their community was undoubtedly a life experience exposure and change that has sparked a special interest in both of them. They are already talking about next year."
Our Éxito Success summer program includes science, technology, engineering, art, math (STEM/STEAM), English Language and Spanish Language components as well as life-skill enrichment. Our sessions also always include guest speakers who join us to talk about different academic paths and career opportunities. Here are just a few of the topics we have covered in past years:
Engineering/Technology
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Learn about the engineering process
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Study the lives of famous engineers, especially ones from modest backgrounds
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3D printing
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Sphero
English Language
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Strategies to learn new vocabulary
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Note taking
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Grammar
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Resume writing
Science
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Learn about chemical reactions
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Learn how to write a lab report
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Dissect a heart while learning about the circulatory system
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Participate in first aid, CPR, AED training (and earn a certificate)
Math
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Review math operations
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Create a spreadsheet with formulas to do calculations
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Solve math riddles
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Practice scientific notation and conversions
Art
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The Delaplaine Arts Center has partnered with us to offer students different art-related learning opportunities, like watercolor and weaving
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End-of-semester art show at the Delaplaine featuring the work of Éxito students
Life Skills
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Discussions around legal, social and ethical implications of science
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Exploration of how cultural differences across countries can affect science
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Table etiquette
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Job interview skills