STEM Camp

STEM Camp
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STEM Camp is designed to give students the opportunity to explore engineering careers and technology as they rotate through different classes over a one week program.

 

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This camp will provide students with an opportunity to experience new technologies while they rotate through activities such as: Rocketry, CNC & CAD, LEGO Robotics, Structures, Solar Cars, and Green Technologies.

Camp forms will be posted on June 1st.

STEM CAMP 2013
Dates:

July 8 - 12, 2013

Location:

Lake Braddock Secondary School

Student Hours:

8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Eligibility:

STEM Camp is open to students in grades 3-5 during the 2012-2013 school year.

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Contact: 
Tony Casipit
Camp Coordinator
571-423-4593
Tony.Casipit@fcps.edu

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration:

February 4th – May 31st

STEM camp is full and no longer taking registrations.

Deadline for registration is May 31, 2013. Registrations may be faxed, scanned and emailed or mailed to the following:

Fax:  571-423-4597

Email: Tony.Casipit@fcps.edu

Mail: 
Fairfax County Public Schools
STEM Camp
Attn:  Tony Casipit
3877 Fairfax Ridge Road
Fairfax, VA  22030

Please complete the application along with a credit card number, check, or money order for the tuition amount made payable to Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) STEM Camp. Payment must be received to process registration.  Cash will not be accepted for tuition payment.  Confirmation of placement will be mailed to the address or e-mail address listed in the application. If you have not received confirmation within two weeks, please call Tony Casipit.  Space is limited.

Tuition:

In-County:  

  • Feb 4 – April 5 ($250)
  • April 6 - May  31 ($325)

Out-of-County:

  • Feb 4 – April 5 ($350)
  • April 6 – May 31 ($450)

A second camper from the same family can enjoy a discount of $50.00 on the camp tuition. Transportation, materials and supplies are included.

Reduced fee and tuition waivers are not available for this elective program.  

Lunch:

Students are encouraged to bring a bag lunch for the midday break. Limited lunch selections will be available each day.

Transportation:

Students may arrange their own transportation to Lake Braddock Secondary School or use (FCPS) bus transportation at no additional cost. Pick-up sites will be at select high school locations only. Pick-up sites and bus schedules will be posted online in late June 2013.

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There is no before or after camp care through STEM Camp. Continuing day classes at Lake Braddock will be available through ACE for an additional charge. No transportation is included with the continuing day classes.

Refund Information:

How to Submit a Refund or Withdrawal Request:

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  1. Prepare a written request for a refund or complete the form.
  2. Include in the request: student’s name, home address for the parent or guardian, phone number, amount paid, reason for request, and signature. The written request must be received by July 1, 2013.

  3. Mail the written request to: STEM Camp, Attn: Tony Casipit, Fairfax County Public Schools, 3rd Floor CTE, 3877 Fairfax Ridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.

  4. A $40 processing fee is assessed on all refund requests.

  5. Please allow several weeks for processing.
TO REGISTER:

Registrations may be mailed, faxed or emailed.

Fax Number:  571-423-4597

Email: Tony.Casipit@fcps.edu

Address: 
Fairfax County Public Schools
STEM Camp
Attn:  Tony Casipit
3877 Fairfax Ridge Road
Fairfax, VA  22030

Questions?
Tony Casipit
571-423-4593

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571-423-4593

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Last Updated

May 15, 2013