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Covid-19

ELOP STEM Enrichment classes
February 3 - June 6, 2025

2025 Spring Semester Classes
February 3 - June 6, 2025

Our Program is changing this semester to better meet the Californina State ELOP requirements.  In an effort to include more students, more class sessions are being offered.  Please use the Interest Form link to sign-up with your preferences. This form will remain open until January 22, 2025. 
 
Classes are now 2 hours from 3:00-5:00 on Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri and from 2:00-4:00 on Wednesdays. We are also offering Friday classes, too!
 
We plan to start classes on February 3.  The schedule below is subject to change based on the needs of the interest form.  Thank for your patience as we work through this new process.
 
Our High School EMP students will be supporting the Monday 3rd-5th grade Roller Coaster Engineering class and the Thursday K-2nd Roller Coaster Engineering class. 
All classes are from 3:00-5:00pm except Wednesdays

Tentative Schedule of Classes
All classes are from 3:00-5:00pm except Wednesdays

Mondays, EMP Roller Coaster Engineering, 3rd-5th 
Mondays, Electronic Engineering, K-2

Tuesdays, Electronic Engineering, K-2
Tuesdays, Roller Coaster Engineering, 3-5

Wednesdays, Electronic Engineering, K-2nd  (2:00-4:00)
Wednesdays, Electronic Engineering, 3rd-5th (2:00-4:00)

Thursdays, EMP Roller Coaster Engineering, K-2nd
Thursdays, NASA/GAVRT space science, 3rd-5th

Fridays, Roller coaster Engineering, K-2nd
Fridays, Electronic Engineering, 3rd-5th

 Please contact Amy Ritter aritter@lcer.org or Maria Papp mpapp@lcer.org with questions.
Roller Coaster Engineering

Roller Coaster Engineering

K-2nd Roller Coaster Engineering
     Thursdays or Fridays
3rd-5th Roller Coaster Engineering
     Mondays or Tuesdays
 
K-2nd will become Amusement Park Engineers!  They will build various Amusement Park rides and test out track designs.  Then they will design and build a class Amusement park!
 
3rd-5th will learn all about the various elements of roller coasters while constructing different kinds of tracks. They they will design and build class roller coasters!
 
Engineering Mentorship Program  (EMP) Our high school Engingeering Interns will be supporting the Monday & Thursday classes.
 
Electronics Engineering

Electronics Engineering

K-2nd     Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
3rd-5th   Wednesdays and Fridays
 
Students will have fun learning about circuitry and electronics using Snap Circuits, Makey Makeys, Micro:bits, and more!  They will learn how to power up muliple devices, make clipboards into bongos, and (3rd-5th) program simple games. These are entry level classes that will serve as a base for future classes to build on. 
GAVRT/NASA Space Science Class

GAVRT/NASA Space Science Class

3rd-5th Thursdays
 
Join us as we explore our GAVRT campaigns and various NASA missions and activities. We'll study Jupiter, Black Holes, our Sun, our return to the Moon with Artemis, and much, much more.  If you are a space junkie or interested in NASA, this is the class for you!
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Ritter or Mrs. Papp.
(760)946-5414 ext 276