Horizons at New Canaan Country School hosts first STEAM fair
Organizers say the kids enjoyed the fair and learned how STEAM impacts their daily lives.
A New Canaan program Wednesday celebrated science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Horizons at New Canaan Country School hosted its first STEAM fair.
Kids from Norwalk and Stamford from kindergarten through ninth grade participated in different hands-on activities, including chemistry lessons using Play-Doh, gardening and swimming safety.
Organizers say the kids enjoyed the fair and learned how STEAM impacts their daily lives.
"Teachers are filled with knowledge and kids are you know sponges, so we thought it would be a really good idea if the teachers were empowered to find something with STEAM they were interested in, they could share with the students. Curiosity from adults can really blossom and cultivate more curiosity in their students and it’s super important to care about what you're teaching about," said Jasmin Roberson, lead STEAM teacher for fourth and fifth grade students.
Over 300 kids attend Horizon's summer program.
The nonprofit was founded in 1964 by New Canaan Country School's headmaster to inspire students "hands-on, project-based academic experiences."
The program now serves students year-round. It has also become a nationwide movement, with camps at 59 sites in 18 states.
The fair was made possible through a donation from a local boy who chose Horizons as the recipient of his bar mitzvah project.
