Register Summer Camp 2012

by glenn on May 21, 2012

Register for Summer Camp 2012

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Summer Enrichment Tech-Engineer-Science Camp

by glenn on May 19, 2012

Model Rocketry and Helicopter Camp Rockets Will Fly 

 

Summer Enrichment – Click for Dates/Times

 

Location:  Mt. Airy Playground 7001 Germantown Avenue, Phila, Pa

Dates:  June 12 thru August 16, 2012

Days:  Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday

Time:  4:30pm – 6:30pm


Video Game Design  – July 10 to July 19, 2012.  Click for Details


 

Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0 leads the pack for super fun.

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 Alfex Rex in action - Click Picture for Details

 

 

Solar Cooker-Click to view Camp

Dr. Stencil - Science Camp

 

Location:  Mt. Airy Playground 7001 Germantown Avenue, Phila, Pa

June 26th – August 16th

 

 

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Technology-Engineering-Science Enchrichment Program Students k-8 grade

May 9, 2012

Challenging Heads offer: •  Chess •  Robotics •  Video Game Design •  Model Rocketry Our exciting lesson plans and projects develops interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We offer an interactive learning experience that teaches important skills such as: Problem Solving Critical Thinking Teamwork Mathematics These skills transfer to every field of interest from the liberal [...]

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Natan Luerhmann Cowen Memorial Chess Tournament

January 23, 2011

Mission: Our purpose is to bring chess players together to compete in the spirit of Natan. This tournament will acquaint the chess public, parents, and educators on the edifying, cerebral and gregarious game of chess. Natan’s thirst for knowledge may be use as a splendid example for currents students. His dedication, and drive to attain [...]

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How Chess improves Reading and Math scores

March 17, 2010

MathMath provides the foundation that children will need throughout their lives.The amount of information doubles at a rate less than every two years.  The basic skills needed to function in the workplace are decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, and the ability to make good judgments.  All things that are taught and reinforced through chess.Studies have [...]

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How Chess improves Creative and Critical Thinking

March 17, 2010

Critical and Creative thinking are both vital to leading a successful life.The ability to understand a problem, create a logical argument, figure out an answer and focus on the correct one is critical thinking.Creative thinking involves focusing on ideas, generalizing possibilities, looking for many correct answers instead of one.When we engage in problem solving we [...]

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How Chess increases a child’s cognitive abilities

March 17, 2010

Cognitive AbilitiesWhat are Cognitive abilities?Cognitive abilities are defined as mental skills necessary for a successful life.  Sounds important!  We can analyze every task by the skills needed to perform said tasks.A person’s cognitive abilities can both increase and decrease over time.  Through regular exercise one can increase their cognitive abilities, giving themselves an edge over those [...]

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