(PDF) (DOC) (JPG)June 9, 2015

MAHWAH, N.J. – Ramapo College’s Center for Innovative and Professional Learning is now accepting registrations for Ramapo Explorers-STEM, a summer academic camp focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) topics for middle school students who will be entering 7^th and 8^th grades in September. Students entering 6^th grade may apply by special recommendation only. Three 2-week sessions are held throughout the summer and registration is completed online at www.ramapo.edu/cipl/academic-camp

Focusing on hands-on learning, 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. The program seeks to advance students’ problem-solving, critical thinking and teamwork abilities.

STEM topics covered across three sessions in the full day program include:

Session 1— Science Meets Art, Robotics Rumble, CSI: Crime Science Investigation, and Cells, Genes & Adaptations.

Session 2 — 3-D Animation & Programming, Science of Flight, Olympic Robotics, and Virtual Science Lab.

Session 3 — Energize Your Math, Robot Quick Builds, Aerospace Engineering, and Coaster Challenge.

In addition, recreational time is provided with alternating indoor and outdoor activities available such as swimming, basketball, sand volleyball, foosball, air hockey and more.

There are three 2-week Ramapo Explorers-STEM Middle School Academic Camp sessions: Session 1 — July 6 to 17

Session 2 — July 20-31

Session 3 — August 3-14

Various daily program lengths are 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 (if space permits). Early drop-off is offered from 7:30-8:45 a.m. and late pick-up is available from 3-6 p.m. at additional fees.

For more information, visit 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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