Albuquerque Public Schools
2024 Summer STEAM Experience
The Summer STEAM Experience is a free, engineering and computer science-based program for APS students currently enrolled in 6th through 8th grades during the 2023-2024 school year. Current 5th graders are eligible for Summer Learning Adventures.
Summer STEAM Experience Dates
- 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 11 through June 27.
- Note: No program on June 19 (Juneteenth)
What is the Summer STEAM Experience?
The Summer STEAM Experience is a free, engineering and computer science-based program for APS students currently enrolled in 6th through 8th grades students during the 2023-2024 school year. Current 5th grade students are eligible for Summer Learning Adventures.
Students will engage in a field experience where they learn about an environmental challenge. Students will then return to their school sites to design a prototype solution from one of five pathways (eTextiles, robotics, 3D printing, gaming or film & music) while engaged in a camp-like environment. At the end of the program students will share their prototypes with peers, family members and community partners for feedback and celebration.
Our goal is to provide a rich and engaging program that sparks student interest in pursuing STEM pathways in high school and beyond. We expect students to learn and try new things, get messy, and engage with activities that will inspire and challenge them in new ways!
Where is the Summer STEAM Experience?
The Summer STEAM Experience will take place at these locations: George I. Sanchez K-8, Tres Volcanes K-8, Janet Kahn Integrated Arts K-8 and the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center. Students will have the option to select their preferred site during registration. Transportation will be provided from designated locations. These locations will be added upon determination. Families are also welcome to transport their students.
Registration
Registration for the 2024 Summer STEAM Experience has closed.
Eligibility
- The Summer STEAM Experience is open to Sixth through Eighth grade Albuquerque Public School students currently enrolled for the 2023-2024 year.
- Private and Charter school students are not eligible.
- There are no before or after school programs for the Summer STEAM Experience.
Additional Information
Breakfast and Lunch
- Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily. Please indicate whether your student will receive breakfast or lunch when registering.
- Students are welcome to bring their own lunch if they would like.
- Any questions regarding the breakfast or lunch menu, please contact Food Services at (505) 345-5661
Expectations: Behavior and Academic
Behavior Expectations
Summer STEAM Experience is a fun, hands-on summer program. It is important that students are engaged and actively participating in the activities.
Summer STEAM Experience students will follow the APS Student Behavior Handbook:
Summer violations of the student handbook may result in disenrollment. We want everyone to enjoy the program and stay safe.
Academic Expectations
The program will feature activities across all content areas with a focus on engineering and computer science. Our goal is to help students see the real-world application of their learning through a design process that will be fun, engaging, inspiring, and challenging.
Work will not be graded, and students will not earn course credits.
Field Experience
All students will participate in a field experience, at various locations around Albuquerque. Students will also participate in a prototype showcase at the APS Berna Facio Professional Development Complex on June 27. Information regarding these field experiences will be provided after your student(s) is/are registered.
Transportation
Transportation will be provided from APS locations by family drop-off at the high school location. Locations to be determined.
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