REGISTRATION FOR SPRING AND SUMMER 2024 AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS, CLASSES AND CAMPS IS OPEN!

Classes and Clubs

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are essential skills for the 21st century.  Information, technology, and artificial intelligence are advancing at light speed.  Students must understand the fundamental principles of these subject areas and have the ability to work in partnership with technology in order to be successful in the world in which they will work.  Our STEM-Exploration classes emphasize both teamwork and independent learning, these classes inspire creativity and innovation while teaching skills in problem solving, critical thinking and project management.

A menu of Classes and Clubs is offered in trimesters during the school year, generally offered between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m weekdays, though some weekend activities may be offered.  Activities and services are open to all students from traditional, alternative and home schools.  Summer camps are held June – August.

Please note that only registered students may attend Classes and Clubs. 

FALL 2024 CLASSES AND CLUBS SCHEDULE

Weekly Engineering Challenge

Do you like building things with common household items? Sign up for the weekly engineering challenge and test your skills with other students to see who can build the… (tallest, longest, strongest, fastest) thing out of… (paper, spaghetti, toothpicks, paperclips, and whatnot). Fun for all grades!

$150

Session 1

Tuesdays 3:40 – 4:30

September 3 – October 29

Session 2

Wednesdays 3:40 – 4:30

September 4 – October 30

Intro to Microcontrollers

It seems like everything nowadays has a tiny computer in it, in this class you’ll learn how they work and even program one yourself! Students will work with a tiny computer called a micro:bit that can be programmed to do all sorts of interesting things. No previous programming experience necessary. Recommended for students grade 4 and up.

$150

Session 1

Tuesdays 2:40 – 3:30

September 3 – October 29

Session 2

Wednesdays 2:40 – 3:30

September 4 – October 30

Advanced Microcontrollers

Take your microcontroller game to the next level with advanced microcontrollers. This class will take a deeper look at what’s going on at a hardware level. “Intro to Microcontrollers” is not required but you should have some familiarity with microcontrollers and basic programming concepts. Recommended for students grade 5 and up.

$250

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4:40 – 5:30

September 3 – October 30

VEX GO

Learn the basics of engineering and coding with the VEX GO robotics system. Students will build and program a variety of robots and mechanisms. Recommended for students in grades 3-5.

$200

Thursdays 3:00 – 4:30

September 5 – October 24

Math Club

Are you curious about math and want to learn more than what you find in a typical classroom? Sign up for math club and explore new ideas and concepts with like-minded students. The club’s focus will be on problem solving and abstract reasoning, there will be a lot of variables flying around so a familiarity with basic algebra is helpful. Recommended for grades 5 and up.

$135

Thursdays 4:40 – 5:30

September 5 – October 24

Robotics

Silverleaf School offers a menu of robotics activities to students grades 1-8 through our STEM Exploration Classes, Robotics Teams and Summer STEAM Camps.  Students can access beginning, intermediate and advanced robotics classes using various VEX, micro:bits and other technologies.  Students engineer, construct, program and drive their machines.  In addition to technical skills, students practice teamwork, communication, collaboration, and problem solving.  Classes are offered during the school day as well as after school clubs.

Robotics Teams

Students interested in robotics are encouraged to join one of our competitive robotics teams.  Teams build robots to address the annual VEX/VEX IQ robotics challenge and collaborate with other teams from throughout Oregon to compete for a spot in the world finals.

Our ROCKETBOTS Robotics Teams are comprised students entering grades 3-8 (max of 4 students per team).  Students who register to participate on a team will meet weekly and attend approximately five (5) regional tournaments each season between November and April.  Attendance for registered team members is expected at events and may require travel.  Only registered team members may attend ROCKETBOTS meetings on the schedule.

Congratulations 2023-24 ROCKETBOTS! 
All of our Silverleaf ROCKETBOTS robotics teams qualified for the State tournament in Sandy, Oregon on February 24, 2024.
Two of our elementary teams places 3rd and 5th in the State of Oregon.  Our middle school team earned 4th place and was recognized with the Judge’s Award for excellence in performance, sportsmanship and leadership throughout the season! Awesome job students and coaches.  Thank you!

FALL 2024 ROBOTICS TEAM SCHEDULE

The next robotics season begins in September 2024.  Contact us on the Contact Page of the website with questions about robotics. 

Registration will open August 2024.

 

Day Camps

Each year, we provide the Silverleaf Summer STEAM Series (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math): a menu of STEAM-based, week-long summer day camps for students entering grades 1-8.  Full day and half day camps are normally available on topics such as environmental sciences, art, robotics, LEGO® engineering, and fun mathematics applications.

Our camps emphasize both teamwork and independent learning.  They inspire creativity and innovation while practicing problem solving and collaboration.  The Summer STEAM Program facilitates access to 21^st-century skills and technologies in an active and inclusive learning environment; fostering creativity and innovation.]

Visit the Calendar or Day Camps pages to register for Summer Camps.

Mobile STEM Lab

If you are a school or school district interested in having our STEM-Exploration or Robotics programs brought to you, we can make that happen!  Fill out the Contact Us form on our website to learn more about pricing and availability.

Leaders In-Training

Silverleaf supports personal development, learning and growth for all ages of students.  Our Leaders-in-Training opportunities allow high school, and sometimes middle school students, opportunities to gain valuable work experience as camp leaders or classroom helpers.  We also provide work opportunities for college students and young adults.  Some internship opportunities provide a stipend.

Do you like to work with kids?  Do you like to be creative?  Are you enthusiastic and interested in being a positive role model for kids?

If you are interested in an internship or work opportunity, connect with us on our Contact page.

Internship applicants will be asked to provide a letter of recommendation and resume.  Interns 18+ are required to pass a background check.