Saturday Career Exploratory
The Minuteman Saturday Career Exploratory program (formerly the After School Program) offers students in grades 6, 7 and 8 an opportunity to participate in a unique learning experience that promotes creativity, innovation and thought provoking educational activities in a safe, friendly and collaborative environment. Students have the choice of taking an academic enrichment course with a twist and the opportunity of previewing a variety of different career options. The program will be offered on March 13th & 20th so the student can enjoy many different career course offerings. At the end of each program the participant's parents are invited to share in the experience during our Saturday Career Exploratory program Open House. It is with great expectations that the mission of the Minuteman School District be conveyed during the course of this fun and exciting educational experience.
Classes meet two Saturdays in March from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. There is a fee of $75 per program for all students. Registration is accepted on a first come-first-served basis by mail, walk-in and fax or phone with a credit card. Payments can be made by cash, check or Mastercard/Visa and must be submitted along with your registration.
Brochures for the Saturday Career Exploratory program are available at all Minuteman district junior high, middle schools and elementary schools and at Town Libraries. Information may also be obtained by calling the Minuteman Community Education Office at 781.861.7150.
This program is open to any community member. Transportation must be provided by the participant.
American Red Cross Babysitting YP SCE 301
Get ready for those babysitting jobs! Learn how to properly care for children and earn an American Red Cross certificate upon completion. Participants must be at least twelve(12) years old. Please note: Signing up for this course means you must attend both March 13th & March 20th.
Baking for Kids YP SCE 302
This hands-on baking teaches you everything, from proper recipe reading and measuring cup use to decorating a cake with basic designs. Go home with mouth watering bakery treats such as cinnamon rolls, brownies, cookies, muffins, cakes, quick breads and much more!
Cooking for Kids YP SCE 306
Put on an apron and pull up your sleeves! You’ll be cooking in a professional kitchen and making lots of goodies. Of course you'll get to sample your cooking and you’ll want to bring some home for your family!
Creative Metal Welding YP SCE 308
You’ve seen it on American Chopper and Overhaulin’; now learn how to MIG weld and use metal forming equipment using a process that dates back to the Bronze Age, 2,000 years ago, to see how it impacts your everyday life!
Digital Photography YP SCE 309
Start taking great pictures with your digital camera. Learn to use the best available light to make the most of your photographs. Cropping, brightness & contrast, and color adjustment enhance photos before printing. Composition, still life and portrait techniques will be explored. Bring your camera and download cord.
3 Dimensions of Drafting and Design YP SCE 310
Work in the latest 3D modeling and AutoCAD software to design a house, skateboard, bicycle, or your own unique creation. Use Bridge-builder to construct a bridge and 3D Home Architecture for a state-of-the-art room design.
Junk Radios YP SCE 315
Can we build radios from recycled "household stuff"? Of course we can! We can use wire, a small cardboard tube, some bits of metal, whatever. Maybe your radio will need a battery, but maybe not. Will it be able to listen to real radio stations? You bet! So lets make a model of your radio, using an electronics breadboard. You’ll solder and discover exactly how radios operate. Then build and package your creation, and use your radio at home!
March 13th: RoboTech Center's BEAM Robots YP RT 318
BEAM robots simulate the behavior of living things such as insects, birds or animals. BEAM is an acronym for "Biology, Electronics, Aesthetics and Mechanics". Discover the science of BEAM robotics and use your imagination to build a BEAM Robot that simulates insect behavior using motors and additional parts. Take home your cool BEAM robot and enjoy your creativity. Grades 3-8
March 20th: RoboTech Center's Build & Test Fuel Cell Powered Cars YP RT 319
Discover the science of Fuel Cells. Explore current research and benefits of using alternative energies. Participants use a complete reversible fuel cell system to build and understand the mechanism of Fuel Cell Cars. Each participant will build a model of a real working Fuel Cell Car that runs on distilled water! No prerequisite knowledge of Fuel Cells is required for participation. Grades 3-8