GATEWAY CAMPS

The Gateway Academy Camps utilize Project Lead the Way’s project-based, hands-on, and real world problem solving approach to STEM education. The camps are designed to nurture kids’ imaginations, inspire creativity, and develop self-confidence. The educational activities found at a Gateway Academy Camp thoroughly engage girls and boys from all backgrounds, igniting their passion and fueling interest in understanding how things work, while significantly advancing their skills in STEM subjects.

Gateway Academy sites are selected to provide leading edge technologies that allow kids to sample topics such as robotics, dissection, and 3D modeling. Participants will broaden their understanding of the engineering design process and the scientific method. They will act as scientists, researchers, and engineers while being exposed to these career paths.

ACTIVITIES

Students will have the opportunity to participate in a number of activities at camp. Activities can include:

• Robotics Challenge
• Cow Eye Dissection
• Field Trips
• Bridge Building
• Shelter Survival Challenge
• 3-D Modeling
• Eggstronaut

UPCOMING CAMPS

Brookings
June 10-14, 2013 (Tentative)
June 17-21, 2013 (Tentative)
Brookings High School, 530 Elm Ave
Contacts: Jane Syltie, (605) 696-4100
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Canton
May 27-31, 2013
Canton High School, 800 N. Main
Contacts: Russ Swanson, Ruel Eneboe & James Martinson (605) 764-2706
Register here
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Sioux Falls
May 20-23, 2013
Career & Technical Education Academy, 4700 W. Career Circle
Contact: Allison Hutchinson (605) 367-5504
Register here
Registration closes on April 15, 2013
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CONTACT

For more information, contact Ray Tracy, or Erin Larsen at the Department of Education's Division of Curriculum, Career and Technical Education at (605) 773-3423.