Outreach Programs

Outreach Programs

Extracurricular activities allow our students to pursue passions and interests that fall outside the normal curriculum. These activities can include special interest clubs, arts, STEM classes and athletics. Our school is proud to offer a variety of extracurricular opportunities that enhance our students’ learning experiences.

The school started 10 years ago with Roots 2 STEM  providing STEM education to families and schools. With Roots 2 STEM we reached out to 1600 new students every year. With all the curriculum we have built and taught over ten years, we are using as a foundation to build a better school. Roots 2 STEM is now the outreach program for Capstone Engineering Academy, providing Summer Camps, SPACE Camp, Maker Faire Calgary and more.

Outreach STEM programs include:

Junior Engineers

Monthly Program

A workshop with real engineering experience. Our signature program has allowed students to design and  build whatever their imaginations can dream up, from the mechanical and electronics to 3D-printed robotic projects that are currently underway in the lab. The program is designed for anyone who loves to build, who is curious about engineering, science & technology.

The Junior Engineers program teaches project management, decision making, strategic thinking and problem solving. Students have the opportunity to work with our volunteers/mentors that include engineering students, professional engineers and technologists.

This program offers small group sizes for more individual attention.

Junior Engineers: Sept – June
Join us at any time!

Ages 9-11
4:00 – 5:30 pm Tuesdays
Fee: $225/month + GST

Ages 12-18
6:00 – 9:00 pm Tuesdays
Fee: $240/month + GST

Field Trip to the Lab of Discovery

“Discover Your Inner Engineer”

We are proud to offer our “Discover Your Inner Engineer” programs where students will experience a variety of engineering assignments. With up to 15 workstations packed with hands-on engineering capabilities, students will experience several engineering disciplines and projects in our one-of-a-kind, high-tech Lab of Discovery.

Discovery Package includes:

– 3 hours of hands-on exposure to diverse range of engineering disciplines
– Teachers choose from many different STEM projects to challenge students to enhance current curriculum
– Dedicated class use of a comprehensive lab with equipment and tools
– Engineering instructor to teach the students and demonstrate proper techniques
– Morning or afternoon sessions available
– Projects designed to compliment current curriculum

Workstations and disciplines include:

– Structures (bridges, buildings, architecture)
– Robotics (servo motors, gear systems and operator controls)
– 3D Design (3D CAD and fabrication process)
– Aeronautics (aircraft design and construction)
– Mechatronics (automation and sensing systems)
– Power Systems (energy sources, batteries, and power generation)
– Electronics (discrete components, resistors, and circuit design)
– Programming (microprocessors, control systems, gaming)
… and Many more…

Field Trip: Contact us to book your class!
Location: South Campus

Fee: $520+ GST (per class)
Maximum 35 students per class.

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