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Build, Tinker, Experiment, and Explore
Encourage your child's curiosity with our creative STEM program. Through a blend of science, technology, and engineering we inspire young minds to explore ideas in a fun and supportive environment. Through building, experimenting, and exploring each child's interests, a lifelong love for knowledge is fostered. Join us today and watch your child shine!
A program for every family
Whether you are looking for an engaging and safe after school program with daily pick up from school, something fun on days when school is out, a super fun summer camp, classes in your child's favorite interest, or just drop in now and then, we've got you covered.
With pick up from schools all across Pitt County and day camps when school is out included, this program is a convenient solution for parents. With fun projects, Lego builds, and science experiments, this program is a fun option for kids.
Fun trips, engaging weekly themes, and safe and friendly environment make this is a creative and great way to spend summer vacation. Open from
7:00 am -6:15 pm daily throughout the entire summer.
School is out and we have you covered with Day Camps. Need an hour or two here and there, we got you covered with Drop In! Want a date night on a Friday night, no problem, sign up for a Fun Night! Fun for kids, while convenient for the parents, we have created these options to help with those times, you need a little extra something.
Scheduled throughout the year our classes and workshops are a great way for kids to explore and grow with fun workshops such as Paleontology Dino Days, Building Your Own Car, Exploding Volcanoes and more! Check out our ever growing schedule to find the perfect fit for your scientist.
Morning preschool helps ready those 3,4,and 5 year olds for kindergarten with fun lessons while building social skills and having a great time. This small group is a great transition from being at home to the kindergarten classroom.
After-School STEM Encounters
Enriching, engaging, and hassle-free (school pickup included)! Our after-school STEM program offers captivating hands-on activities, fosters creativity, and encourages critical thinking. It's the perfect solution for families seeking a fun, enriching experience for their child while they work.
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OUR APPROACH
At STEM Encounters, we strive to provide the perfect environment for exploration to foster curiosity and a passion for learning.
Each week, a new Encounter is launched, exposing students to fresh material, new information, and innovative tools. From there, the possibilities are limitless - students can read, tinker, contemplate, work together on projects, or ask questions, all in their own unique way. We encourage taking chances and embracing mistakes as valuable experiences that build confidence and industrious habits.
As new Encounters take shape, old ones may find their place in our archives or continue to inspire in different areas of the center. Some students may want to continue on with a particular material or resource. We cherish the items that spark the most interest among our students, keeping our center ever-changing and evolving.
In addition to STEM Encounters, time for socialization, artistic expression, and games is encouraged. We aim to provide a comfortable, friendly space for students to enjoy after school, during day camps, and throughout summer camp.
STEM education extends far beyond being a trendy buzzword. Originally coined in 2001 by Judith Ramaley of the National Science Foundation, STEM integrates science, technology, engineering, and math. Ramaley described how in the acronym science and math serve as bookends for technology and engineering: “Science and math are critical to a basic understanding of the universe, while engineering and technology are means for people to interact with the universe. STEM weaves those elements of human action and understanding into all aspects of education,” Ramaley said. Nearly two decades, STEM is a foundation of education throughout the world.
As we embrace these foundational subjects, we also believe in nurturing the 4C's in STEM: Creativity, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Collaboration. Although STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, there is much more that contributes to developing successful students than just these core content skills. Beyond core content skills, these traits are vital for developing successful students, equipping them with essential life skills both in and out of the classroom.
Fun and structured after-school and summer camp experiences for kids who love to build, tinker, imagine, and explore!
CONTACT US
1912 East Firetower Road, Unit 101
Greenville, NC 27858
252-756-7999