UPDATES about STARBASE Vermont
Dear STARBASE Vermont Fan Club,
Thank you for all of your support over these last few weeks. Your calls have been making a difference!As our current schools are aware, STARBASE Vermont faced closure on March 21 but is currently OPEN!!!Here is an update on why we are able to stay open for now:STARBASE Vermont recently received a limited amount of federal funding in order to keep serving our students while we wait for further federal finances. As a result, STARBASE Vermont has no specified close date at this time.STARBASE Vermont INC. has put their full support behind the staff of the program who continue to deliver STEM content to 5th graders even in these uncertain times.Though Congress allocates adequate funds for DoD STARBASE in the Continuing Resolution, the office of the Secretary of Defense is not obligated to use those funds for the program and can use those funds elsewhere. We are anxiously waiting to see how the Department of Defense will distribute future funds.Keeping the DoD STARBASE program going has a lot of bi- partisan support thanks to your voices! We hope to have further good news to share soon!Sincerely,
STARBASE Vermont, Inc.
STARBASE Vermont Inc. is a nonprofit board that supports the STARBASE Vermont Youth Program. The Starbase Vermont program serves 5th graders from many communities in our state. Starbase Rutland and South Burlington reach 2,500 Vermont students annually, providing cutting edge STEM activities. The program has impacted tens of thousands of students since 1994, when its doors first opened. The goal of Starbase is to inspire and motivate students to explore STEM as they continue their education.
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VERMONT YOUTH EDUCATION
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH
STARBASE Vermont has served students, teachers and schools since 1994. Our mission is to raise the interest and improve the knowledge and skills of youth in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). We provide an exciting activity-based curriculum involving hands-on STEM, teambuilding, and healthy choices.
With program sites in Rutland and South Burlington, we are able to reach over 1,500 students annually in Vermont. More than 50,000 Vermont students have participated in the program. There is no fee for students to participate.
HANDS ON INSTRUCTION
AND ACTIVITIESLEARN & HAVE FUN
The days spent at STARBASE Vermont are full of dynamic activities. Each day has time allotted for science demonstrations, time for students to explore materials and computer software, multiple ways to practice communication skills, and time to work with trained instructors to meet key components of the Next Generation Science Standards.
WHAT KIDS HAVE TO SAY
“One of my takeaways was really enjoying the rocket activity that I was hesitant about trying. I also took away that Science is really FUN.”
“Any opportunity students get to immerse in learning about their world through such a collaborative STEM lens, like STARBASE Vermont, is a GIFT.”
“STARBASE is my favorite!!! I love learning about science and having fun!! Thank you so much!”
“Thank you for another rich STEM learning adventure in these crazy times! It is wonderful to work with such passionate, organized, and flexible educators!”
“Some feedback I would like to give STARBASE Vermont is that the staff are very nice and I LOVED all the things we did.”
CORE CURRICULUM COMPONENTS
