Welcome to Innov8 STEM Academy, where we offer an exciting journey into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics for young minds.
Our comprehensive, 8-point approach to STEM education:
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- Core Standards Alignment
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Project-Based Learning
- Hands-On Learning
- Collaborative Learning
- Technology Integration
- Real-World Connections
- Creativity and Innovation
Our STEM Academy is led by certified teachers with expertise in early childhood, elementary, and middle school education. Matt specializes in Instructional Technology and Systems Design, while Jenna brings expertise in Reading and STEM education.
Our curriculum features engaging 6-week themed units that provide an in-depth exploration of various STEM topics. Each session gives students the chance to explore, create, and collaborate, all while building friendships and having fun! Designed to deliver a well-rounded learning experience, our themes mix different STEM disciplines, making sure every student stays excited and involved in their learning journey.
Class Details
- Grades:
- 1st & 2nd Grade Mondays
- 3rd & 4th Grade Tuesdays
- 5th & 6th Grade Wednesdays
- Location: Emmorton Recreation Center located at 2213 Old Emmorton Road Bel Air, MD 21015.
- Time: 5 PM. A second time slot at 6 PM will be offered for those on the waitlist.
- 6-Week Tuition: $175 Emmorton Registration Fee: $25 Total Amount Due: $200
Take advantage of a 10% Early Bird Discount when you register! (This discount applies to individual registrations only and cannot be combined with group discounts.)
Contact: Jenna Walee Email: walee9@protonmail.com
Registration for Summer Camps 2025 in Open!
Registration
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Registration for evening STEM classes for 2024-2025 is OPEN!
To ensure a quality learning experience, each class requires a minimum number of students to be enrolled. If this minimum is not met, we may need to condense classes or adjust schedules accordingly. We appreciate your understanding and support as we strive to provide the best educational opportunities for all participants.
Please encourage your friends to join, as more students mean more engaging and dynamic classes!
Our STEM program welcomes students from grades 1-6, offering a unique learning experience.
We group students into three collaborative cohorts:
- Grades 1-2,
- Grades 3-4,
- Grades 5-6.
This approach allows for peer-to-peer learning, with younger students gaining inspiration from their older peers, while older students deepen their understanding by mentoring others.
Fall Session: Engineering Thrills: Roller Coaster Makerspace
- STEM Integration:
- Physics
- Engineering
- Simulations
- Mathematics
We ask students to bring the following to each session:
- A fully charged laptop
- Charger
We are excited to provide scholarships for our program on a limited, rolling basis. This ensures that we can support as many students as possible while maintaining the quality of our program. We encourage interested applicants to apply early to secure their opportunity for financial assistance!
The scholarship application can be found here.
Registration for Summer Camps 2025 is open. These weekly camps offer a fantastic opportunity for children to engage in fun, hands-on STEM activities while making new friends. With a variety of plugged and unplugged challenges, including robotics, coding, engineering projects, and problem-solving games, there’s something for every innovator!
Our plugged activities focus on building technical skills through exciting tools like programming, robotics, and digital simulations. Meanwhile, unplugged challenges encourage creativity and critical thinking with hands-on experiments, engineering builds, and collaborative problem-solving tasks. It’s the perfect mix to inspire curiosity and a love for STEM!
- Science Experiments
- Space Exploration
- Micro:bits
- Engineering
- Robotics
- 3D Printing
- Game Development
Refund Policy:
We understand that plans can change, and we aim to be as flexible as possible while maintaining the integrity of our program. Please review the following refund guidelines:
- Before the First Class:
We’re happy to offer partial refunds if you need to cancel at least two weeks before the first class, minus the cost of materials already purchased for your child (like software, supplies, and prep time).If it’s less than two weeks before the start date, we’ll do our best to accommodate, but some costs may already be locked in. Thanks for your understanding!After the Program Has Started:
Once the program begins, we’re unable to offer refunds, as supplies have been provided, and time has been set aside just for your child’s experience. We appreciate your support!
Make-Up Sessions:
- If a child is unable to attend the entire session due to illness, scheduling conflicts, or other circumstances, they may join an upcoming session, space permitting.
Please contact us in advance to discuss options and availability. - While we do not offer formal make-up classes for individual missed days, we’re happy to provide:
- Recap emails or videos from the missed session (if available)
- At-home enrichment activities to help your child stay engaged
- A smooth re-entry into the next scheduled session