THE STEM PROPOSAL
Completed in 2001, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley’s Clubhouse is in dire need of investment. While kids and teens are notoriously hard on buildings the Club has been subject to floods, a fire, and an earthquake. These incidents compounded by years of differed maintenance have created an end of life scenario for much of the facility. After a capital campaign, the Club completed the new American Canyon Clubhouse in 2018 and with the completion of that project we are turning our attention to the Napa Clubhouse. The original
layout was designed to be a hybrid teen center and boxing gym. We would approach this holistically by reclaiming the teen director’s office and boxing office as program space. This gives us a 33’x33’ room which would then be renovated as a hands on Stem Lab.
Of the Club’s 140 Registered Teen Members, we provide afterschool programs and enrichment to approximately 70 teens every day, Our proximity to the local high school is such that we can easily engage with a much greater number provided we can attract them. This investment represents the best and most meaningful way to attract teens and connect them to great futures.
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There is no debating the importance of STEM Programs. Through science programs we challenge our youth to view the world with curiosity. Through access to technology we familiarize them with the tools that make great futures deeper and more robust. Through engineering we teach them how to solve real world problems. Through Math we show them the hidden values of the world around us. This is the hidden magic of STEM Programs as they do more than prepare our kids, they unleash upon the world curious adults with tools and skill sets to make it a better place.
The renovated space would end up being 1,089 square feet which could accommodate up to 50 students. Spaces would be shuffled a bit to give the space and downstairs as a whole a more open, inviting, and modern feel. These spaces would be designed to propel deeper engagement through programs and activities.
Digital Arts Suite VR Studio
Recording Studio 3
We’ve laid out ambitious plans. The primary driver is the cost of construction. These costs should be considered estimates and not hard figures. Generally speaking, the cost of construction, on recommendation from a local project management firm is $250 a square foot. That’s why you’ll find the cost, in this respect, is $303,600 which includes a 15% contingency. If you are committed to this path a formal process would involve a dedicated and intentional planning process with a project manager to coordinate the construction elements and thereby identify more accurate costs/potential savings. With that said below is an overhead assessment of estimated hard costs associated by category and then again by project. This allows you to view the project in terms of full scale and then again by more specialized initiatives which would allow for a more flexible investment for you as a donor. Project Overview
Categorical Overview Category CON FURN PRO TECH
Construction Furniture Program Supplies I T & Technology
$ $ $ $
Projected Expenses $
Project Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Staff Expenses Overview QTY Staff Costs 2 Staff Costs 2 Staff Costs 2 Staff Costs 2 Staff Costs 2
Staff Expenses
Total Cost 303,600 9,162 80,823 16,836
Project CODE DI GI TAL MUS STEM VR
410,422
Subtotal $ 55,000 $ 55,000 $ 55,000 $ 55,000 $ 55,000
$
Coding Digital Arts Digital Arts Stem Lab Virtual Reality
$ $ $ $ $
Projected Expenses $
Total Cost 25,968 44,498 30,000 255,455 54,500
410,422
People who have the training and capacity to put these resources to best purpose is a critical part of this proposal. We’re proposing an ongoing commitment of $110,000 annually to fund two full time STEM staff positions. For comparison, the starting salary of a High School STEM 550,000 teacher in Napa is $60,000 per year.
Total Cost $ 110,000 $ 110,000 $ 110,000 $ 110,000 $ 110,000
$960,422 Total All In Budget
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Total Costs have been adjusted by the following values based on their type. +9% Tax: FURN, PRO, TECH +12% Shipping: FURN, PRO, TECH +5% Installation: FURN, PRO, TECH +15% Contingency: CON
Categorical Overview Category CON FURN PRO TECH
Construction Furniture Program Supplies I T & Technology
$ $ $ $
Projected Expenses $ Project
Category
Item Name
Description/ Brand/
CODE
CoDrone Cue
Drones that teach coding
CODE
PRO PRO
CODE
PRO
Lego
CODE
PRO
Lego
CODE
PRO
Lego
CODE
PRO PRO
CODE
QTY
Total Cost 303,600 9,162 80,823 16,836
410,422
Total Cost
10 $
1,573
1 $
1,450
SPIKE™ PRIME CORE SET LEGO Functions Power Functions M-Motor 8883 LEGO Functions Power
20 $
12,415
20 $
378
20 $
446
Lego
Functions XL-Motor 8882 LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 31313 Robot Kit
20 $
8,446
Raspberry Pi
Classroom kit based on This is assumed
1 $
1,260
current construction costs
88 $
25,300
2 $
630
Classroom Pack LEGO® EDUCATION
DIGITAL
CON
Construction
DIGITAL
FURN
Desk Chairs
DIGITAL
PRO
Adobe Suite
Annual Subscription
2 $
1,200
DIGITAL
PRO
Camera
5,416
PRO
Gimble
Sony A7Gimble and Accessories RONIN and accessory pack
2 $
DIGITAL
2 $
1,571
DIGITAL
PRO
Lenses
Various Lenses
1 $
3,630
DIGITAL
PRO
Mic
2 $
651
DIGITAL
PRO
Slider
Slider Dolly Track Motion Rail Compatible with
1 $
557
DIGITAL
TECH
Computer
Video Editing
2 $
5,544
MUS
CON
Construction
This is assumed based on current 96 construction $ costs 27,600
MUS
FURN
Desk Chairs
MUS
FURN
Stools
1 $
82
MUS
TECH
Computer
Sound mixing/recording
1 $
1,512
MUS
TECH
Mixer
Sound Mixing Board
1 $
504
STEM
CON
Construction
This is assumed based on current792 construction $ costs 227,700
STEM
FURN
Stools
20 $
1,636
STEM
FURN
Tables
8 $
6,512
STEM
PRO
3d Printer
Dremel Digilab- 3d printer
1 $
2,394
STEM
PRO
Laser Cutter
Dremel Digilab- laser Cutter
1 $
7,559
STEM
PRO
Vinyl Cutter
1 $
378
STEM
TECH
Chromebooks 3380 Education 3389- 3 Year Warranty 10 $
6,552
STEM
TECH TECH
VR
PRO
TransfrVR
Charging Workforcecart Development Programs
1 $ 1 $
1,512
STEM
Large TV Tech Cart
1 $
31,500
VR
CON
Construction
Costs
80 $
23,000
1 $
303
1,212
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The heart of the STEM lab includes a teachable space at the center of the action. Strong sightlines allow the staff to interact with and supervise individual projects. Storage is always at a premium in these cases and so an entire wall has been dedicated to this so that there is sufficient room for supplies and more importantly projects that are in development by students. The central island would be used as a demonstration space and to check out assets like laptops, tools, and other specialized equipment. 3D Printer, Vinyl Cutter, Laser Engraver round out the STEM assets but they’re also bolstered by laptops which will allow our teens to experiment with everything from coding drone flight paths to building battle bots for competitive play.
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Science Activities Robotics Activities Coding Activities Zoom Based Presentations
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With your background in IT, I’m going to bet that you had raspberry Pi’s or played around with Cue (or Blockly) at some point. These assets are a lot of fun to play with, but that’s their hidden super power, in that while students are having fun they’re also learning really powerful lessons about how information technology, and the world that relies these systems, functions. We want to immerse our teens in computer science but we also want to find new and innovative ways to make it fun. Fund this and we can get these teens going on app development, coding, and if we have a battle bots competition along the way, great!
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Introduction to Blockly Introduction to Java Introduction to Python Raspberry Pi experiments Algorithms for Beginners App development How the Internet Works
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The redistribution of space would allow for the creation of a recording studio for student use. This would allow students to record and edit music, podcasting, and soundbites. The large windows allow for staff to supervise the space at all times, this is important as the studio can only be used by a couple students at a time. Music is a huge part of our work and a significant draw for teens who attend our programs. As more and more music programs go underfunded the importance of offering these programs at a Club level has become that much more important and impactful.
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Music Recording Podcasting Video Blogging Sound Editing Testimonial recording
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The redistribution of space would allow for the creation of a full digital arts suite with desktop workstations capable of handling the processing demands for everything from video production to graphic design. This would allow students who have specific projects to complete them on professional grade equipment. This room has been left as a part of the greater classroom as it would allow students to work in tandem with groups in the greater stem lab as needed and would allow staff to support these more specialized programs while still engaged with group activities.
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Video Production Graphic Design Work Game Design Adobe Coursework Internship Support
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The redistribution of space would allow for the creation of a Workforce Development VR Studio. With the nation struggling to find qualified employees, Workforce Development, is front and center with regard to our work with youth. If the college debt crisis has taught us anything its that college is just one of many paths to success as an adult. With that in mind, the Club wants to normalize non-collegiate life paths by introducing our kids to a number of options that they can dive into right out of high school. That’s what makes a VR studio so attractive as it allows our students to experiment with and build skill sets relevant to industries in our area. This VR Studio is heavily weighted toward programmatics and would feature a suite of experiences developed by TransfrVR®. With 120+ full experiences in hospitality, trucking, construction, and more our students will have the ability to get first hand knowledge of a career path to see if it’s the right fit for them.
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VR Workforce Experiences One on One Mentor Space Internship Coordination Personalized Career Guide Lockable storage
Carpenters Cabinet Makers Metal Workers Electricians
• • • •
Warehouse Operations Hoist Crane Operators Truck Driving Forklift Driving
• • • • •
Robotics Specialists Site Safety Specialists Assemblers Maintenance/Repair Quality Assurance
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Hotel Clerks Food Service Tourism
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Emergency Services First Aide/CPR
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Here’s some follow up resources if any one of these resonates with you.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Skaggit County, in Washington, is the first Club in the nation to connect with TransfrVR and launched their VR workforce development Program in the fall of 2021. They’ve raved about it so far and that speaks highly of the program. Click the link to the left to review their original RFP and agreement. Gladeo is a Workforce Development software developed in southern California. We were connected to it through a partnership and love the product. It allows youth to set up a profile and explore potential career paths through storytelling. Perhaps the most important aspect of the program is that it is heavily weighted toward people of color. We release quarterly impact reports about our work in the community. There is something for everyone in these. If you like data, we have stats right there. If you like impact we’ve got stories right from the mouths of our members, staff, and parents. If you enjoy higher level discussion on our work we’ve got great editorials too! Every year our Boys & Girls Club hosts the annual Youth of the Year competition. It’s an incredible opportunity to experience these stories of impact in a personal setting. The Club is outcomes driven and there’s no better way to showcase our work than by placing the spotlight back on our kids.
CoDrone is an example of the programming assets we would like to introduce. This allows students to experiment with coding through play. That’s the secret sauce with regard to Boys & Girls Clubs. Using fun as a vehicle for impact.
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