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AECS Summer Camps 2009

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AECS will be putting on 9 summer camps for the first time this coming summer. The camps will be 3 - 5 hours in length 4 days a week in three different locations:

Clarkston Community Education

Week of June 22 - 26
Amusement Park Science 9am - 2pm

Week of July 27 - 31
Crime Scene Investigations 9am - 2pm

Week of August 10 - 14
Space/Flight & Rocketry 9am - 2pm

Contact Clarkston Community Education for location and cost.

Davison Community Enrichment & Recreation

Week of July 6 - 9
Space/Flight & Rocketry 9am - 12pm

Week of July 13 - 16
Amusement Park Science 9am - 12pm

Week of July 20 - 23
Lego Robotic Introduction 9am - 12pm

Contact Davison Community Enrichment & Recreation for location & cost.

Grand Blanc Parks & Recreation

Week of July 6 - 9
Space/Flight & Rocketry 1:30 - 4:30 pm

Week of July 13 - 16
Amusement Park Science 1:30 - 4:30 pm

Week of July 20 - 23
Lego Robotics Introduction 1:30 - 4:30 pm

Contact Grand Blanc Parks & Recreation for location and cost.

AECS to offer new Lego Robotics - Early Elementary Program for Fall '09

2009-03-26T08:35:00.000-07:00

AECS will be offering a new Lego Robotics program for early elementary students in the Fall of 2009. Students in grades 2 & 3 will explore the concept of robotics by using the Lego We-Do Robotics kits. Themes such as Amazing Mechanisms, Adventure stories, Wild Animals and Play Soccer, will have students design and create a number of robotics models that integrate motors, tilt sensors and motion sensors. They will also learn the routines to program each of their creations to perform various tasks. This actiivity will serve and as early introduction to later Lego Robotics programs that will be available to them in 4th, 5th and 6th grade.

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AECS Programs – Winter/Spring 2009

The information below is a listing of programs being offered though AECS for the Winter/Spring of 2009. Contact & sign-up information is included. For information about class descriptions, look in the program section of www.academicecs.com.

Clarkston Community Schools

Bridges & Structures – Pine Knob Elementary 3:40 – 4:40 PM
Mondays -Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16

Bridges & Structures – Clarkston Elementary 3:40 – 4:40 PM
Wednesdays – Jan. 28, Feb. 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11

Chaos Tower – Clarkston Administration Building 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Friday, Feb, 27, 2009

Simple Machines – Clarkston Administration Building 12:30 – 4:00 PM Friday, February 27, 2009

Contact Clarkston Community Education at 248-623-5400

Davison Community Schools - DCER

Amusement Park Science - Davison HS – 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Mondays -Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 16, 23

Lego Robotics – Davison HS – 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Mondays -Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Crime Scene Investigations – 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Mondays -April 13, 2o, 27, May 4, 11

Contact Davison Community Enrichment & Recreation at 810-591-0177

Ortonville/Brandon Community Schools

Amusement Park Science – Brandon MS – 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Tuesdays –Jan. 6, 13, 20, Feb. 3, 10

Lego Robotics – Brandon MS – 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Tuesdays –Jan. 6, 13, 20, Feb. 3, 10

Lego Robotics – Brandon MS – 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Tuesdays – Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17

Amusement Park Science – Brandon MS – 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Tuesdays –Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17

Contact Ort./Brandon Community Ed. At 248-627-1872

Swartz Creek Community Schools

Lego Robotics – Dieck Elementary – 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Wednesdays – Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25

Forces Energy & Motion – Dieck Elementary – 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Wednesdays – Mar. 4, 11, 25, April 1, 8

Contact Swartz Creek Community Ed. At 810-591-4388

Springfield Township Parks & Recreation

Lego Robotics – Hart Community Center – 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursdays –Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12

Forces, Energy & Motion – Hart Community Center 7:15 – 8:15 PM
Thursdays – Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5,

Lego Robotics – Hart Community Center – 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursdays – Mar. 12, 19, 26, April 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7

Space/Flight & Rocketry – Hart Com. Center – 7:15 – 8:15 PM
Thursdays – Mar. 12, 19, 26, April 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7

Contact Springfield Twnshp Parks & rec. at 248-846-6558

Mayfield Elementary - Lapeer Community Schools

Lego Robotics - 6:00 7:30 PM
Feb. 11, 18, 23, 25, Mar. 2

Seeds of Faith Home School Co-Op – Dryden, Mi

Forces Energy & Motion
Lego Robotics Obstacle Course
Roller Coaster Physics
Lego Robotics Sensor Maze
Chess/Go Figure (Math Challenge)

Fridays – Jan. 23, Feb. 6, 20, Mar. 6, 20, April 3, 17 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Co-Op students only!

Faith Home Team Home School Co-Op – Waterford, Mi

Chaos Tower
Lego Robotics
Crime Scene Investigations

Thursdays – Jan. 22, Feb. 12, 19, Mar. 5, 26, April 2, 16
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM – Co-Op students only!

Quizmaster’s League – MS Quiz Bowl – Genesee/Shiawasee/Lapeer/Oakland Counties – 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Tuesday, Jan. 27 – Grand Blanc East MS
Tuesday, Feb. 3 – Montrose –Kuehn/Haven MS & Holly/Sherman MS
Monday, Feb. 9 – Imlay City MS & Corunna MS
Thursday, Feb. 19 – Goodrich MS & Holly Academy
Tuesday, Mar. 3 – TBA & Owosso MS
Wednesday, Mar. 18 – Grand Blanc West MS

2009 Lapeer County Checkmate Challenge Chess Tournament

Tuesday, April 21 – The Chatfield School - Lapeer, Mi

Utica Community Schools

Wednesday, Jan. 14 -Teacher Inservice – Mathematics Challenge
Grades K – 1 – 4:00 – 7:30 PM

Wednesday, Jan. 21 – Teacher Inservice – mathematics Challenge
Grades 2 – 3 – 4:00 – 7:30 PM

AECS Adds New Workshop Choice - Amusement Park Science (Elementary)

2008-11-22T17:32:00.001-08:00

AECS has added a new workshop choice - Amusement Park Science (Elementary). This workshop, designed for grades 3 - 6, has students explore concepts like Newton's Laws of Motion, momentum, inertia, centrifugal force and a host of others. Using special K'nex kits, students build a speed coaster, whirl ride, ferris wheel and drop & swing to discover many physics and engineering concepts. All of the projects that are built are motorized.

AECS Programs for Fall 2008/Winter'09

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AECS Programs for Fall 2008

AECS has a full lineup of programs being offered for the Fall of 2008 and into 2009. We want to welcome the Faith Hometeam Co-op from Waterford and also Clarkston Community Schools into the AECS family this year. The following are programs that have been scheduled to date. We will advise you of other offerings as they are planned.

Clarkston Community Schools

Crime Scene Investigations – Independence Elementary – Mondays - Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 – 4:00 – 5:00 PM Grades 3 - 5

Crime Scene Investigations – Springfield Plains Elementary – Tuesdays Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2 – 4:00 – 5:00 PM Grades 3 – 5

Crime Scene Investigations – Bailey Lake Elementary – Weds. – Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3 4:00 – 5:00 PM Grades 3 – 5

Forces, Energy & Motion – Clarkston Administration Building – Friday, Oct. 17 – 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Lego Alternative Energy – Clarkston Administration Building – Friday, Oct. 17, 12:30 – 4:00 PM

For all Clarkston workshops, contact Clarkston Community Education at 248-623-5400

Ortonville-Brandon Area Schools

Introduction to Lego Robotics/Lego Robotics Obstacle Course – Fletcher Intermediate – Tuesdays Sept.. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21 – 6:00 – 7:30 PM Grades 4 – 8

Contact Ortonville-Brandon Community Education at 248-627-1870

Swartz Creek Community Schools

Introduction to Lego Robotics – Dieck Elementary – Wednesdays – Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – 6:00 – 7:30 PM Grades 4 – 8

Chaos Tower –Dieck Elementary - Weds. – Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17 – 6:00 – 7:30 PM Grades 4 - 8

Contact Swartz Creek Community Education at 810 – 591 – 4388

Davison Community Schools

Introduction to Lego Robotics – Davison HS – Mondays – Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 – 6:00 – 7:30 PM Grades 4 – 8

Crime Scene Investigations – Davison HS – Mondays – Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1 – 6:00 – 7:30 PM Grades 4 – 8

Contact Davison Community Enrichment & Recreation at 810-591-0177

Seeds of Faith Home School Co-Op

The co-op meets on Fridays Sept. 12, 26, Oct. 10, 24, Nov. 7, 21, Jan. 9, 23, Feb. 6, 20, Mar. 6, 20, April 3, 17 at the Dryden Wesleyan Church

Classes offered for co-op students are:

Introduction to Lego Robotics/Lego Robotics Obstacle Course
Catapults & Siege Machines/Forces, Energy & Motion
Lego Robotics Sensor Maze/Lego Robotics TBA
Chess/Mathematics Challenge
Chaos Tower/K’nex Roller Coaster Physics

Faith Hometeam Co-Op

The co-op meets on Thursdays Sept. 25, Oct. 9, 16, 23, Nov. 6,13, 20, Dec. 4

Classes being offered to co-op students are:

Crime Scene Investigations
Introduction to Lego Robotics

Springfield Township Parks & Recreation

Lego Robotics (All levels) – Thursdays – Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, Dec. 4, 11 7:15 – 8:15 PM

Lego Alternative Energy – Same dates as above – 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Lego Robotics (All levels) – Thursdays – Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2009 - 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Forces, Energy & Motion – Same dates as above – 7:15 – 8:15 PM

Lego Robotics (All levels) – Thursdays – March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7
6:00 – 7:00 PM

Space, Flight & Rocketry – Same dates as above – 7:15 – 8:15 PM
To register call Springfield Township Parks & Rec. at 248- 634 – 0412

AECS will also be coordinating the following activities:

Genesee Intermediate – Genesee Academic League (High School Quiz Bowl) Oct. – Dec.

Quizmasters League (JH/MS Quiz Bowl League) Jan. – March 2009

Lapeer County Checkmate Challenge – Spring 2009 - TBA

2008 Winter/Spring Workshops-Events

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AECS Offers Many Workshop Opportunities to Begin 2008

2008 will be a very busy year for AECS The following are workshops/dates and
locations where AECS has scheduled classes to begin the new year:

Seaton Elementary - Lapeer Community Schools
January 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 28 March 6

Introduction to Lego Robotics - 4:00 - 5:00 PM (This workshop is open to
Seaton students only)

AECS will also be working with Seaton TAG students with the Mathematics
Challenge program from 2:00 - 4:00 PM on those days.

Murphy Elementary - Lapeer Community Schools
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Simple Machines - 1:00 - 3:30 PM - 5th Grade
Tuesday, May 14, 2008
CSI - 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM - 6th Grade

Lynch Elementary - Lapeer Community Schools
January 28 February 11, 25 March 10, 17

Introduction to Lego Robotics - 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Chaos Tower - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Springfield Township Parks & Recreation (Davisburg)
January 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 28 March 6, 13

Lego Robotics Obstacle Course/Introduction 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Catapults & Siege Machines 7:15 - 8:15 PM

April 10, 17, 24 May 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5

Introduction to Lego Robotics/Obstacle Course 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Space, Flight & Rocketry - 7:15 - 8:15

Swartz Creek Community Education - Elms Elementary
January 23 February 6, 13, 20 March 5

Lego Alternative Energy 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Introduction to Lego Robotics - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Swartz Creek Community Education - Morrish Elementary
March 12, 26 April 9, 16, 23

Space, Flight & Rocketry - 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Lego Robotics Obstacle Course - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Swartz Creek Community Schools - Dieck Elementary

April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28
Introduction to Lego Robotics - 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Chaos Tower - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Ortonville/Brandon Community Education - Sherman Intermediate
January 29 February 5, 19, 26 March 4

Crime Scene Investigations - 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Lego Robotics Obstacle Course - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

April 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20

Introduction to Lego Robotics/ Lego II Obstacle Course - 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Chaos Tower - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Davison Community Enrichment & Recreation
March 17 April 7, 14, 21, 28

Space/Flight & Rocketry - 2:30 - 4:00 PM - Hahn Intermediate
Lego Robotics Obstacle Course - 6:00 - 7:30 PM - Davison High School

Mayfield Elementary - Lapeer
March 11, 18, 25 April 1, 15

Introduction to Lego Robotics - 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Chaos Tower - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

AECS will also be conducting an all day workshop on May 7 - Space, Flight &
Rocketry (Mayfield students only)

Seeds Of Faith Home School Co-Op
January 18 February 1, 15, 29 March 14, 28 April 4, 18

Five classes from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Lego Robotics 4 - Races
Mathematics Challenge
Lego Robotics Obstacle Course
Chaos Tower
Chess

Co-op students only.

JH/MS Quizmaster's League (Quiz Bowl) - Genesee/Shiawasee & Lapeer
Counties
January 30 February 4, 12, 27 March 3, 19 - 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Various host sites

Lapeer County Checkmate Challenge - Chess Tournament*

Chatfield School - Lapeer - March 31, 2008 - 4:00 - 7:30
PM Email Registration (GCWinther@Academicecs.Com)

Bridges to the Future Chess Tournament
Saturday, May 10, 2008 - Cortland Center, Burton, Mi
Grades 3-6 - 10:00 AM - 12:30PM
Grades 7 - 9 - 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Bridges to the Future Students Only!

If you have questions about any of these workshop opportunities, email
GCWinther@Academicecs.Com.

New Classes for 2008

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Numerous new classes have been scheduled for the coming year. New classes will be available at the following locations:

Davison Community Enrichmment and Recreation,
Swartz Creek Community Education,
Ortonville/Brandon Community Education,
Springfield Township Parks & Recreation,
Lapeer Community Schools (Seaton Elementary & Mayfield Elementary)
and with the Seeds of Faith Homeschool Co-Op.

Lego Robotics, Mathematics Challenge, Chaos Towers, Chess, Space/Flight & Rocketry are just some of of the programs being offered.

Check the AECS calendar for dates, times and contact information.

Use the contact link on the AECS homepage for questions about class availability.

Chaos Tower is a success!

2007-11-23T18:51:00.001-08:00

Here you can see some excited students using the chaos tower! This workshop was held in North Branch at the Heritage Academy for students that participate in the Seeds of Faith Home School Co-op. The Chaos Tower teaches students concepts of physics in a hands-on format. Concepts of kinetic energy, centrifugal force, momentum, etc. are addressed in this workshop. Eighteen students participated.

New Blog link to AECS

2007-11-23T18:48:00.001-08:00

A blog link has now been added to the AECS website to help keep you current on information about AECS. Look for a variety of information about classes being offered, classes that have been held and new things concerning AECS. Please leave comments as to what you see and what you would like to see on this blog. Comments about students experiences with AECS workshops would be appreciated.