(PDF) (DOC) (JPG)April 11, 2013

(MAHWAH, NJ) – Ramapo College through its Center for Innovative and Professional Learning is holding Information Sessions for Ramapo Explorers-STEM, a summer academic camp focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) topics for middle school students who will be entering 7th and 8th grades in September. Students entering 6th grade may apply by special recommendation only.

Information sessions are scheduled in the Student Center Alumni Lounges, Room SC-138, on Tuesday, April 23, from 7 to 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 19, from 4 to 5 p.m. Wear comfortable walking shoes to view the facilities. Pre-registration is requested at: www.ramapo.edu/ramapocamps.

Focusing on hands-on learning while having fun, the Ramapo Explorers-STEM classes are taught by highly qualified certified middle school teachers supported by trained college-age counselors who are often teacher education majors. Held on the beautiful campus of Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, NJ, the program seeks to advance students’ problem-solving, critical thinking and teamwork abilities that a are a part of the new national Common Core Standards.

STEM topics covered in the full day program include Science Matters, Robotics Rumble, GPS: Geo Problem Solvers (math), and CSI: Crime Science Investigation. In addition, recreational time is provided in the middle of each day, with indoor and outdoor activities available such as basketball, sand volleyball, table tennis, air hockey and more.

The two-week Ramapo Explorers-STEM Middle School Academic Camp will be held Monday through Friday, July 8 to 19 with various daily program lengths available: full day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; half day from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m.; and individual class options. Early drop-off is offered from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. and late pick-up is available from 3 to 6 p.m.

For more information, visit the Website at https://www.ramapo.edu/cipl/academic-camp/ or call the Center for Innovative and Professional Learning at 201.684.7370.

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About Ramapo College

Ramapo College of New Jersey is the state’s premier public liberal arts college and is committed to academic excellence through interdisciplinary and experiential learning, and international and intercultural understanding. The comprehensive college is situated among the beautiful Ramapo Mountains, is within commuting distance to New York City, was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America by CondeNast Traveler, and boasts the best on-campus housing in New Jersey per Niche.com. Established in 1969, Ramapo College offers bachelor’s degrees in the arts, business, data science, humanities, social sciences and the sciences, as well as in professional studies, which include business, education, nursing and social work. In addition, the College offers courses leading to teacher certification at the elementary and secondary levels, and offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

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