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SUMMER ENGINEERING & SCIENCE
A Week-Long Foray into Stimulating Enrichment and Discovery ACADEMY

xperiential learning is at the nucleus of Hamden Hall Coun- students are thrust into a learning envi-
Etry Day School’s Summer Engineering & Science Academy ronment that is conducive to inspiration,
as students perform lab work and collaborate in groups to curiosity and creativity.
fully explore and make discoveries in the areas of DNA tech-
nology, forensics, coding, physics, chemistry, and more. Students work with members of Hamden Hall’s prestigious
faculty, whose passion for their discipline translates into a
Now in its ninth year, this complimentary week-long enrich- dynamic approach to instruction and lifelong learning. While
ment program is offered to students entering Grades 5, 6, 7, each year is different, past academies have included stim-
and 8 who enjoy challenging themselves with hands-on activi- ulating project-based discovery in such areas as DC motor
ties in the fields of engineering, science, technology and math- building, microbiology, coding and escape rooms, geometry,
ematics. The 2019 Academy is scheduled for July 8 through physics, forensics, rocketry, coastal studies and more.
12. Space is limited and is based on an application process.
The Academy begins each day at 9 a.m. and concludes at 3
“Our Summer Engineering & Science Academy has been p.m. At 11 a.m., students are transported to Hamden Hall’s
tremendously successful over the years and truly rewarding Skiff Street Athletic Complex for a free swim session at the
for students throughout greater New Haven and Fairfield Beckerman Athletic Center followed by lunch.
counties. Selected students garner an opportunity to immerse
themselves in a highly engaging program that caters to intel- To apply, download the three-part application, which includes
lectually curious students,” said Hamden Hall Head of School a transcript from the applicant’s school and a teacher recom-
Bob Izzo. “One of our missions at Hamden Hall is to provide mendation, at www.hamdenhall.org under the “Summer”
educational experiences to students outside of our immediate tab or call 203.752.2617 to have an application mailed to
school community in order to share our resources and facili- you. Application deadline is Friday, May 10, with notifica-
tate stewardship.” tion shortly thereafter.

Morning and afternoon research sessions are conducted at For more information, contact Dawn Miceli at 203.752.2617
premier facilities on campus, such as the Schiavone Science or email at [email protected]. Please note that past
Center, MakerSpace Design Lab, Swain Library and Barbara attendees are not able to apply for a second year of participa-
Olin Taylor Learning Commons and the school’s state-of-the- tion.
art technology center. Because of these on-campus resources,

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