The STEM Discovery Lab provides many opportunities for youth to explore topics in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Our youth programs align with national recommendations and actively engage learners in STEM through out-of-school time, summer and school day programming.
Visit the UNH Extension Science Literacy page for updated programs and events
Through generous funding from Granite United Way and the Norwin and Elizabeth Bean Foundation, the STEM Discovery Lab is thrilled to be working with community partners to offer STEM enrichment, both on-site and at community hubs. This exciting collaboration allows us to offer after school and summer enrichment at no cost to middle school youth in partnership with other youth-serving organizations in Manchester. Our goal is to get youth excited about STEM at an early age and to provide a pathway for continued access and engagement. Programs include 3D printing, coding, SeaPerch, art/biology marine science and more! Follow us on Twitter @UNHSTEMlab to stay informed!
Community Hubs: Boys & Girls Club of Manchester, Manchester Police Athletic League, Roca Kidz Club and YMCA of Downtown Manchester, 21st Century Community Learning Centers
4-H Science Bonanza will be held on December 11, 2021.
The Design, Make, Code Afterschool STEM program offers middle and high school youth an opportunity to explore a STEM topic in depth through hands-on, minds-on activities and investigations.
Visit the UNH Extension Science Literacy page for updated programs and events
Summer Youth Programs
Through generous funding from Granite United Way and the Norwin Foundation, the STEM Discovery Lab is thrilled to be working with community partners to offer STEM enrichment, both on-site and at community hubs. This exciting collaboration allows us to offer after school and summer enrichment at no cost to middle school youth in partnership with other youth-serving organizations in Manchester. Our goal is to get youth excited about STEM at an early age and to provide a pathway for continued access and engagement. Programs include 3D printing, coding, SeaPerch, art/biology marine science and more! Follow us on Twitter @UNHSTEMlab to stay informed!
Community Hubs: Boys & Girls Club of Manchester, Manchester Police Athletic League, Roca Kidz Club and YMCA of Downtown Manchester, 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Educational Excellence for English Language Learners.
This remote summer program is offered to Manchester school district middle entering grades 6 – 8. EXCELL in STEM combines English language and at home hands-on activities in science and engineering. Materials will be provided for students and the class will be held online. Students are expected to participate in all online classes. Participants must be currently enrolled in or recently exited from English Language Learning support in their school. *Will accept high school students if space is available.
Dates:
Program will resume during the school year and summer of 2022.
Contact us:
Emily Kerr | 603.641.4320 | emily.kerr@unh.edu
Donna Laferriere | 603.641.4113 | donna.laferriere@unh.edu
Sponsored by Bank of America, UNH Cooperative Extension & Comcast