Skyhawks STEM & Play Basketball
This program combines strategic STEM-based activities with traditional Skyhawks basketball instruction and a focus on life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship. The STEM Sports® basketball curriculum educates children on subjects including velocity and acceleration, basketball shoe design, tracking with technology and much, much more!
Participants will also learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding and defense through skill-based drills and scrimmages. Skyhawks puts the Sports in STEM.
Participants should bring a water bottle and wear appropriate athletic attire.
About STEM & Play Programs
STEM & Play programs use sports as the real-life application to engage elementary and middle school-aged participants. The double-play combination of physical activity and cognitive thinking provides a comprehensive, inquiry-based educational experience and a solution for crucial science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) literacy for students.
Presented by Skyhawks Sports
Skyhawks provides a wide variety of fun, safe, and positive programs that emphasize critical lessons in sports and life, such as teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship. Our programs are designed to give children ages 2 up to 14 a positive introduction or next step into sports while fostering a lifelong love for an active, healthy lifestyle. Our patient and knowledgeable staff use a variety of skill-building games and activities to give each athlete a complete understanding and overview of the sport. Since 1979 Skyhawks has taught over two million boys and girls life skills through sports. Please view our website at www.skyhawks.com for further information.
General Information
Location: Hopkins School Gym
Date: Wednesdays, March 17 - April 28, no class April 21
Time: 6:15-7:30pm
Grades: 5-6
Cost: $160
Registration will open November 4 at 10:00am