The goal of the Starfire STEM Academy is to provide equitable opportunities and access to STEM learning that inspire and empower participants to develop STEM-enabled knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to thrive in a rapidly changing STEM society. This inclusive program fosters a sense of belonging and enables all youth to meaningfully participate and feel valued for who they are.
Each session provides participants opportunities to gain the skills needed to productively engage in different STEM processes of investigation, such as scientific inquiry, engineering design, critical thinking, problem-solving, and project-based learning. These investigations address real-world experiences and problems that are situated in the local Seattle community. Participants will be exposed to a variety of topics in physical science, life science, computer science, and engineering as they tackle investigations about climate change, renewable energy, environmental issues, robotics, and gaming.
During each activity the STEM Academy staff work as co-investigators and learners alongside participants. This allows for the staff to foster, guide, and build on each participant’s interest and curiosity about the world to ensure a positive STEM experience. No prior STEM experience needed!
Class Schedule – Winter 2020
PreK-1st Grade (50-minute classes), $125 for 10 weeks. Available classes:
Mondays beginning January 6th from 4:30-5:20pm
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Fridays beginning January 10th from 4:30-5:20pm
Save $35 when you also sign up for a Starfire Academy soccer program. Use code 35STEMSOCCER during checkout.
1st-6th Grade (90-minute classes), $210 for 10 weeks. Available classes:
Mondays beginning January 6th from 5:30-7:00pm
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Thursdays beginning January 9th from 5:30-7:00pm
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Fridays beginning January 10th from 5:30-7:00pm
Save $50 when you also sign up for a Starfire Academy soccer program. Use code 50STEMSOCCER during checkout.
Please note that all registration fees are non-refundable. You may be eligible for financial assistance. Learn more.