With summer right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start thinking of fun ways for kids to flex their mental muscle and retain the knowledge they learned during the school year. In Brooklyn, NY, many parents opt to enroll their little ones in FasTracKids/JEI Learning Center's summer camp for the engaging, hands-on STEM activities it provides. Below, their staff offers a guide to the first three weeks of the extensive line-up of career-focused programming, so your children know what to expect during the session. 

STEM Programming This Summer at FasTracKids

Paleontologist Week, Monday, July 2 to Friday, July 6 

During the first week, campers will learn all about the fascinating career of a paleontologist. Through digging in the dirt, kids will get a sense of how the scientists excavate areas throughout the world to unearth fossils and other buried treasures. This will provide your little one with a better understanding of ancient civilizations and how plants, animals, and humans have evolved over the centuries. 

Marine Biologist Week, Monday, July 9 to Friday, July 13

During the second week of camp, kids will learn more about aquatic life when marine biologists come to visit. They will get a better understanding of the equipment, technology, and science applied to protect the world’s oceans and its inhabitants. They will also learn how humans impact the delicate ecosystem. 

Urban Planner Week, Monday, July 16 to Friday, July 20

During the third week, kids will learn about the role of an urban planner. From mapping out roads to ensuring houses have fresh drinking water, kids will hear about all the different facets the job entails to make life easier for everyone in the community.

Whether you need an academic-based outlet for kids this summer or math enrichment programs and test preparation during the school year, the educators at this local learning center will give your child the tools they need to reach their goals and feel less stressed at school. To register for one of the above sessions and find out more about the STEM curriculum available in Brooklyn this summer, call FasTracKids/JEI Learning Center at (347) 987-4450 today. You can also visit the center online to learn more about their programs.