STEM University 2017 - SIUE Cub Scout College
STEM University - SIUE: Cub Scout College
Sponsored by: Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
Who: Cub Scouts (Wolf, Bear, Webelos) and Scout leaders (No Tigers!)
When: Saturday, November 4, 2017
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville: 1 Hairpin Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025**
Cost: $16.00 per youth and $10 per Leader/Adult. Includes: Lunch (pizza,soda, & cookies), STEM U patch, and program materials.
**Sign-Ins and Opening Ceremonies at Science East Hall, program rotations in Engineering Hall
Payment: Mastercard, VISA and Discover. Payments and registration will only be accepted online.
Registration Deadline: Sunday, Oct. 29 at 11:59 pm or when capacity reached.
Earlybird of $16 youth/$10 adult by Oct. 22, price goes up $5 after.
NO late registrations or walk-ins. Out of Council Scouts are welcome to enroll.
Please fill out and bring the attached "SIUE Waiver" with you to the event.
This year Cub Scouts will be completing the Engineering Swing! NOVA.
Schedule of events:
Doors open at 8:30 a.m., Opening ceremonies at 9:00 a.m. in auditorium 1105.
Session 1: 9:30 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.
Session 2: 10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
Session 3: LUNCH 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
Session 4: 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.
Session 5: 1:30 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
Session 6: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The 5 rotations will be as follows:
Leverage this Myth (Video and Discussion)
Levers in Sports (Outside Games)
Levers in Engineering (Tour with Hands-On)
Catapults Away (Hands-On)
Levers, Levers, Everywhere (Talk)
Program will be focused on earning the NOVA Swing!
Five round-robin sessions – 50 minutes long with 10 minutes travel time in between
Sessions will cover science displays, activities, and videos to meet the requirements of the NOVA award. At the end of the day, the Scouts will receive their advancement cards and event patches.
***There will be a NOVA mentor training at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM in the Science East auditorium 1105 for anyone who is interested***
STEM University Rules and Regulations:
• All attending Scouters (Adults and Youth) should be in field uniform for the event.
• Attending leaders/parents will need to register separately if they want lunch.
• Attending leaders may be assigned to a class or group to assist the instructor, and also help out as hall monitors. Any Scout caught wandering around during class time, will be sent home.
• NO food or drink is allowed in the classrooms.
• Parents should be reminded to be prompt when dropping off and picking up Scouts.
• We are guests of SIUE. We are privileged, to be able to use this facility. Please be respectful to buildings and classrooms. Each Scout should conduct themselves in the true spirit of the Scout Law, Scout Oath, and the Outdoor Code. Please practice “leave no trace” during your visit. Each scout is responsible for keeping their assigned program area clean.
• Scouts and leaders are not authorized to utilize other classrooms or buildings, other than the ones designated. All classrooms are clearly marked.
• NO electronic devices allowed!! This is a learning environment. All cell phones should be placed on vibrate or turned off.
• UMSL is not responsible for accidents or for damaged or lost property.
**All registrants will be added to the STEM e-newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
Saturday 11-04-2017
8:45 AM CT to 3:30 PM CT Past