The program offers math, CAD/3D modeling and computer science instruction, giving younger students academic support and opportunities to create projects based on their interests. Classes meet once a week, with students and mentors arranging a time that fits their schedules.
The math course, for students in kindergarten through sixth grade, focuses on problem-solving, critical thinking and confidence with unfamiliar topics. Instruction is tailored to students’ needs, from homework and test preparation to exploring concepts beyond the classroom. Students can create presentations, posters, mini workbooks or videos and share their work at an end-of-session program meeting.
The 3D modeling course, also for kindergarten through sixth grade, introduces design concepts using Tinkercad. Students work with dimensions, measurements and other CAD fundamentals before potentially progressing to Onshape or Fusion 360. For their final project, students design a classroom gadget or resource, with the option to have it 3D printed and donated to underserved classrooms.
The computer science course serves students in kindergarten through 12th grade, with basic, intermediate and advanced instruction in Python, HTML and JavaScript. Through coding activities and projects, students can create games, websites, tools or applications.
Mentors are students with experience in the subjects they teach. They are selected through an application process and prepare with the program’s curriculum before beginning classes.
Millburn and Short Hills families can learn more and register at https://forms.gle/KG5f9RE86ZxDZfWR6.