The 4-H Gateway Academy Offers:
The 4-H Gateway Academy Offers:
√ Fun and challenging hands-on, high
tech projects
√ Valuable teamwork experience
√ Real-world views of engineering and
technical careers
√ Recreational opportunities
√ Friendships with students who have
similar interests
The summer program is specifically designed by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers—Education Foundation and 4-H to help middle school students explore careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
For those students entering high school, now is the ideal time to start on the path toward a profession in technical careers.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the demand for engineers to increase by 160,000 or 11 percent from 2006-2016.
About UW Extension-
Waupaca County 4-H
Children and youth build leadership skills, gain life skills, and explore careers through 4-H projects. Over 500 youth in are members of Waupaca County 4-H. The 4-H Gateway Academy is a partnership which involves
4-H activities along with the development of hands-on high-tech projects. Visit uwex.edu/ces/cty/waupaca
to learn more about UW Extension-
Waupaca County 4-H.
About the SME Education Foundation
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers
(SME) Education Foundation advances
manufacturing education through youth
programs and scholarships. Science, Technology, and Engineering Preview Summer (STEPS) Academy, now Gateway Academy, was created in an effort to fill the pipeline with skilled manufacturing workers. For more information, visit foundation.
About Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a not-for profit organization that provides pre-engineering curriculum for middle and high school students. It’s Gateway to Technology program is the basis for the Gateway Academy. PLTW is in more than 2,000 schools in 40 states and the District of Columbia, educating more than 175,000 students. Learn more at .
July 6-10, 2009
8:30-3 pm
Manawa School District
To Register: Fee: $25 + Registration
Form
The 4-H Gateway Academy is a joint venture of
UW Extension– Waupaca County 4-H, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation, Kern Family Foundation and Manawa School District.
The 4-H Gateway Academy has instructors certified to teach this day camp - Kelly Koller, lead Gateway Academy Educator and Connie Abert, UW-Extension Youth Development Educator. They will provide expert instruction in small group settings. During the week, campers will work together in a fun, exciting environment using leading-edge technologies to sample such disciplines as robotics, aeronautics and computer design.
4-H Activities, including a field trip to a manufacturing company in the area, will compliment the tech activities. A lunch with morning and afternoon snacks is provided each day.
4-H GATEWAY REGISTRATION
Day Campers will be selected on a first-come, first-serve basis by completing the registration in this brochure and submitting payment. Highly motivated students who meet the admission requirements are encourage to apply to secure a slot.
4-H GATEWAY APPLICANTS MUST BE:
√ Boys or Girls entering 8th or 9th grade in the fall of 2008
√ Interested in science, technology, engineering or math careers
√Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
√ Curious about how things work
√ Wiling to participate in the activities and the field trip
√ Eager to have fun, learn something new and make new friends
Registration for Waupaca County 4-H Gateway Academy
Student Name
First: _____________________________
Middle:_________________________
Last: ______________________________
Birth Date: Month____ Day____ Year____
Address
Street:______________________________
City: ____________________ Zip: _______
Parent or Guardian Name: ______________________________
Home Phone: ________________________
Business Phone: ______________________
E-mail: ______________________________
Ethnic Background please check (optional)
__ African/African American/Black (not of
Hispanic Origin)
__ Asian or Pacific Islander
__ Native American or Alaskan Native
__ Hispanic
__ White (not of Hispanic Origin)
Send completed registration form with $ 25
check made payable to Waupaca County to:
811 Harding St. Waupaca, WI 54981
Phone 715-258-6230 or Fax 715-258-6232,
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University of Wisconsin, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Wisconsin counties cooperating. UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title IX and ADA.
Kristi Jackson
Phone: 715-256-0871
Email: rockyacres@
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Web site: waupaca.uwex.edu
Kristi Jackson
Phone: 715-256-0871
Email: rockyacres@
Connie Abert
Waupaca County UW-Extension Youth Development Educator
811 Harding
Waupaca, WI 54981
Phone: 715-258-6230
Fax: 715-258-6232
Email: connie.abert@ces.uwex.edu
Web site: waupaca.uwex.edu
Kelly Koller, Phone: 920-596-2551
Gateway Academy Instructor, Manawa School District
Email: kkoller@manawa.k12.wi.us
Connie Abert, Phone: 715-258-6230
Waupaca County UW-Extension Youth Development Educator
Email: connie.abert@ces.uwex.edu, Fax: 715-258-6232
811 Harding, Waupaca, WI 54981
Web site: waupaca.uwex.edu
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