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Van Buren Elementary's STEM Club allows students the opportunity to explore, try new things, gain knowledge, and acquire skillsets and understanding through the design process. Through fun, exciting activities that promote teamwork, challenging expectations, and boost confidence, students can explore future careers. Van Buren's STEM club is a valuable tool for learning and an amazing way to engage students in Science, technology, engineering, and math.
- Cost $80 (Checks payable to Van Buren School)
- Grades K-5
- Time: 3:00 - 4:30 (Immediately after school)
- Maximum of 16 Participants per Class
- Small Snack will be Provided
- First Come, First Serve when registering
- If a Class has 5 or fewer signed up, this class will be canceled.
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Grades 2 & 3
Mr. Beining
Snap
SNap
- Spark
Explore electricity with the use of
Snap Circuits. We will start with a
simple light switch circuit then
build our way up to making an AM
radio or even a LIE DETECTOR.
Next, we will create and compare
renewable energy using wind
turbines and solar panels to power
our circuits.
Grades 4 & 5
Mrs. Ohlrich
November
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11th - 14th
Grades K & 1
Mrs. Bishop
- Thanksgiving
Feast of Fun
Get ready for some
Thanksgiving STEM challenges!
You’ll design a Mayflower ship
that floats, build clever turkey
traps, and create a dining room
table that holds the most food.
It’s a fun-filled test of creativity,
engineering, and problem-
solving!
Join us for an exciting adventure
as we host a birthday party for
Dash! You’ll code robots to go
bowling, dance, play hot potato
and red rover, create the perfect
birthday hats, and even play the
Happy Birthday song on the
xylophone. Get ready for fun-
filled problem-solving and
creativity!
Dash’s
Birthday
Party!
Grades 2 & 3
Mrs. Hohman
Grades 4&5
Mrs. Ohlrich
January
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27th - 30th
Grades K & 1
Mrs. Shelly
Join our Engineering Explorers STEM club
for an exciting adventure into the world
of engineering! Each day, students will dive
into a new type of engineering and tackle
hands-on challenges that encourage
creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving.
From building sturdy structures to
designing innovative tools, your child will
have fun while learning key STEM skills!
Engineering
explorers
Travel
Adventures
Virtual Reality
Plan your dream trip! Create
a budget, design a day-by-
day itinerary, and explore
your destination through
Meta Quest VR glasses.
Travel the world without
leaving the classroom!
Bundle up for Winter STEM
Challenges—where creativity
meets frosty fun! Build a
sledding ramp to race the
fastest sled, stack a snowball
structure that towers high, and
design the biggest, most
symmetrical snowflake. It’s all
about testing your skills in
engineering, problem-solving,
and design. Let’s make winter
cooler than ever!
Winter
WonderSTEM
February
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24th - 27th
Grades 4&5
Mrs. Hohman
Grades K & 1
Mrs. Bishop
Grades 2 & 3
Mr. Beining
Dr. Seuss
Challenges!
The Cat in the Hat came back to Van
Buren! Let’s have fun exploring many
of Dr. Seuss’ stories and characters!
We will use hands-on experiences
by designing and creating Dr. Seuss
projects! Can you build a trap to
catch Thing 1 and Thing 2?
STEA...
MIX up Fix up
The students will get a quick
glimpse into 4 of the 5 aspects
of STEAM here at Van Buren!
Science Chemical Concoctions
Technology What is Code?
Engineering Bridge Building
Agriculture Seed Germination
Inside Out:
Exploring the Human Body
Dive into the wonders of
anatomy in this four-day after-
school STEM club. Students will
explore the heart, skeleton, brain,
and digestive system through
hands-on projects and fun
experiments. Join us to discover
how the human body works in
exciting and creative ways!
March
March
Into STEM
March into STEM is an exciting, hands-on
adventure where we will be exploring the
magic of problem-solving, creativity, and
teamwork by designing and building their
own projects—whether it’s trapping a
leprechaun, crafting a bridge out of
everyday materials, constructing a wind-
powered maze or designing a kite that can
withstand the “wind”. Each challenge is
designed to spark curiosity, promote critical
thinking, and celebrate the joy of discovery.
Let’s get ready to innovate, create, and
March into
STEM!
Step into the world of forensic science and
critical thinking as you race against time to
solve The Case of the Missing Bunny!
Accused of stealing Honey the Bunny, you
must use logic, problem-solving, and forensic
techniques to clear your name before
Principal Stern returns. Examine evidence,
analyze fingerprints, decode secret
messages, and think like a real detective to
uncover the truth. Will you prove your
innocence, catch the real culprit, and save
Honey? Join us to put your investigative
skills to the test in this thrilling STEM
mystery!
Grades 4 & 5
Mrs. Ohlrich
March
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17th - 20th
Grades K & 1
Miss Shelly
Grades 2 & 3
Miss Carr
STEM Sleuths
The Hunt for Honey
The Hunt for Honey
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Register
Sponsors:
- Cost $80 (Checks payable to Van Buren School)
- Grades K-5
- Time: 3:00 - 4:30 (Immediately after school)
- Maximum of 16 Participants per Class
- Small Snack will be Provided
- First Come, First Serve
- If a Class has 5 or fewer signed up, this class will be canceled.
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Sponsors:
Please let us know if you would like to sponsor a STEM club!
Your name and/or business logo will be featured on our website.
Email: cohlrich@vbschools.net