summary of programs
Summer Program
Science Meets ART: S-M-ART!
"started 1984"
A unique educational opportunity for children ages 5-14 to engage in interdisciplinary experiences that connect the sciences and the arts.
Based at the two hundred acre New Marlborough campus, what began in 1984 as a small program for twelve neighborhood children to explore pottery and dance has evolved into five weeks of workshops where one hundred children are inspired to explore and create under the guidance of outstanding professionals in the fields of science and art. Click here for more information.
Young Women in Science
"started 2000"
This began as a summer program for middle school girls, and now is an array of programs to support girls ages nine through eighteen who have an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math.) It includes in-school: GIRLS! -an after school science club for girls in grades four and five; Women in Science – brings women “scientists-in-residence” into two school districts; and Girlbots an all girls robotics team. Weeklong Summer Programs include– GIRLS Summer- for upper elementary, STEM Explorers- for middle school and Emily’s Project- for high school. Click here for more information.
Public School Enrichment
"started 1990"
The Flying Cloud creates opportunities for children in public schools to explore the arts and sciences in ways not usually available to them. Curricular programs serve over one thousand children in four school districts. Activities include classroom artist and scientist residencies, support of environmental projects, development of interdisciplinary curricula, engineering education, and staff development. Extra-curricular offerings serve 120 children including after school programs at SBRSD in the arts and sciences for elementary, middle and high school students. Click here for more information.
Berkshire Environmental
Educators Network "BEEN"
"started 2005"
"BEEN" facilitates the collaboration between non-profit providers of environmental programs and public school educators through an annual Berkshire Environmental Educators Conference that now hosts sixty members. It promotes excellence in student achievement through the annual Youth Environmental Summit where 200 students from around the County showcase their work. Click here for more information.
