2023 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 2022-2023 school year. Current 5th graders are eligible for Summer Learning Adventures.
Summer STEAM Experience Dates
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday, June 5 through July 6.
Note: No school on June 19 (Juneteenth) or July 3 and 4 (Fourth of July)
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 2022-2023 school year. Current 5th grade students are eligible for Summer Learning Adventures.
Students will travel to the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center early in the program to learn about actual challenges the Center has that can be addressed through engineering solutions. Students will 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 Center staff, fellow campers 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 high schools: Highland HS, Sandia HS, Cibola HS and Atrisco Heritage HS. We are excited to also offer a program at 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 will be open from March 13 - April 28, or until each site reaches its capacity. Registration is limited to 150 students at each high school location and 50 students at the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis and will be online only using the links below. You will have to fill out the google form for each eligible student. Please call the program manager at (505) 872-6878 if you have any enrollment questions.
Eligibility
- The Summer STEAM Experience is open to Sixth through Eighth grade Albuquerque Public School students currently enrolled for the 2022-2023 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 experiences at the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center during the program. Students will also participate in a prototype showcase at the APS Berna Facio Professional Development Complex. Information regarding these field experiences will be provided after your student(s) is/are registered.
Transportation
Transportation will be provided from APS locations in each learning zone or by family drop-off at the high school location. Locations to be determined.
Bus routes - TBA