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toledo area stem roundup Your guide to educational local activities
By Emily Remaklus STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics — are fields that are important for future generations to engage in. Fortunately for the children (and adults) of Toledo, there are awesome opportunities to learn more and get involved in these fields right in our area. For some great options to engage in the fun of learning about the STEM fields, we rounded up these opportunities Northwest Ohio has to offer.
sylvania stem center
3315 Centennial Road, Unit H., Sylvania 419-283-3084 sylvaniastem.org Sylvania STEM Center is a non-profit organization that focuses on education and exploration in the STEM fields. The Center serves as a meeting hub for primary and secondary STEM teams. The teams are focused on competitive robotics where which children of all ages can get involved. Additionally, the center offers summer camps for students in first to eighth grades. Camps range from Exploratory LEGO Engineering to Stop Motion to Underwater ROV Exploration. There are opportunities for any young learner interested in science, math, engineering and technology. To enroll in camps for 2022 or to join a competitive robotics team, please visit the Sylvania STEM Center website.
Located inside of Urban Air with included play time!
A new summer camp hosted inside of Urban Air Toledo.
RATED ONE OF THE BEST KID’S FRANCHISES FOR KIDS AGES 2-14
Snapology is now offering your child the chance to build their S.T.E.A.M. skills while building relationships and having a ton of fun. Our Summer Camps are perfect for students ages 2-14. Some of our amazing themes include Jedi Masters, Superheroes, Scientists, Pokemania, and so many more! Visit our website for more details and to register today. 5-day week camps running from 6/6/22 - 8/8/22 Half-Day Camps: $199 (9am-12pm or 1-4pm)
Full-Day Camps: $319 (9-5pm)
4th of July Week: (4-day week) $159 half day (9am-12pm or 1-4pm) $255 full day (9am-5pm)
5243 Airport Hwy., Toledo OH. 43615 For details visit toledowest.snapology.com or Call 419-461-5482
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imagination station 1 Discovery Way 419244-2674 imaginationstationtoledo.org
A staple in downtown Toledo, Imagination Station is a science center where everyone can fall in love with learning. The nonprofit Center works to serve the Northwest Ohio community with informal science education and fun in the hopes of sparking a passion for the sciences. Visitors can enjoy interactive, hands-on exhibits for the whole family. Along with exciting exhibits, they also hosts science demonstrations, workshops, summer camps and more. Imagination Station works hard to continue growing and improving, often adding temporary exhibits as well as permanent ones. The latter includes the popular Simulator Theater Experience, IDEA Lab with a spotlight on improving health-focused learning areas. So even if you’ve visited before, Imagination Station likely has something new to offer you.
ritter planetarium 2855 W Bancroft St. 419-530-2650 utoledo.edu/nsm/rpbo/
Ritter Planetarium is located at the University of Toledo, and it is a chance for you to explore the fascinating world of stars and planets. The state-of-the-art digital projector and surround sound transports viewers into space to view the wonders of our Universe. The Planetarium offers programs on the weekends, hosts school field trips and Scout troops and can be rented out for private parties by reservation. So for kids and adults interested in learning what is beyond Earth, this is an awesome place to visit.
snapology
5243 Airport Hwy. Inside Urban Air 419-962-3257 snapology.com/location/toledowest
code ninjas
4024 N. Holland Sylvania Rd., Ste. 10 and 11 419-605-0970 codeninjas.com/oh-sylvania Code Ninjas is a coding franchise where kids can learn how to code while also building their own video games. Code Ninja Create is one of their programs that allows kids to develop coding skills through gaming. A path from white to black belt shows mastery of the skill. The program is for 7-14 year olds, and kids can learn to code at their own pace year-round. Convenient weeknight and weekend hours are available with a low-pressure drop-in system to accommodate anyone’s schedule. Code Ninja camps are also an option where kids can learn coding and game building, all while making new friends. Camps are offered in the summer and throughout the year. Additionally the after-school program in which (depending on the school location) has Code Ninjas staff who will pick up your child after school for an afternoon of handson STEM activities. Parents’ Night Out is another fun service where parents can take an evening off for a date night, or to just relax, and drop their kids off for an educational and fun evening.
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Snapology is an organization that serves Sylvania, Ottawa Hills, Monclova, Maumee, Perrysburg, Holland and West Toledo, offering classes that help enrich STEAM skills (STEM + Art). Programs vary from robotics and coding to technology, and even the youngest students, preschool-aged, have an opportunity to learn with Snapology and their preschool programs. Along with classes, Snapology offers LEGO themed programs, birthday parties and summer camps, all of which allow students to learn with hands-on play so that their creativity can flourish.
liberty aviation museum 3515 East State Rd. Port Clinton 419-732-0234 libertyaviationmuseum.org/
For the aviation enthusiast, The Liberty Aviation Museum is a very close drive that is well worth the journey. The Museum has been around for over 30 years and features a display of historic aircrafts and vehicles, with two hangar facilities, galleries, a motorpool where military vehicles are shown and boat restoration takes place, a gift shop and the Tin Goose Diner for a great lunch. Tickets for children six and older are only $8. Children five and under can visit for free.
