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Tech Challenge Team Adviser
ORGANIZATION: Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley
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1 person is interested
What is The Tech Challenge?
This signature program of The Tech invites teams of students in Grades 4-12 to use the engineering design process to solve a real-world problem. Participants spend months collaborating and becoming deeply engaged in the challenge while documenting their progress and designs. The program culminates in a thrilling two-day showcase in April when teams put their solutions to the test in front of judges.
Technical skills are not required to be an adviser; in fact, many teams specifically seek an adviser who will not offer as much technical assistance. The adviser serves as a motivator, safety supervisor (especially when using tooks).
If you do have technical expertise, please show restraint when sharing it. Remember that this is a challenge for the students.
The 2017 challenge: Rock the Ravine
Design and build a device to help explorers cross an ice field with multiple ravines.
Who: Students in Grades 4-12
What: A team engineering design challenge
Why: To develop creative solutions to a real-world problem
Site develpoment and practice dates TBA and volunteers can help determine the schedule.
Showcase:
Saturday, April 29 * Morning: Grades 4-5 * Afternoon: Grade 6
Sunday, April 30 * Morning: Grades 9-12 * Afternoon: Grades 7-8
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About Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley
Location:
518 Valley Way, Milpitas, CA 95035, US
Mission Statement
To inspire and empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Description
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley, we have been enriching the lives of children in the Santa Clara Valley for more than six decades. By providing access to innovative programs, inspiring leaders and an enlightened perspective on life, we help children overcome boundaries and achieve their dreams.
Founded in 1944, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley (BGCSV) is an affiliate member of the Boys & Girls Club of America, and currently serves over 3,000 members, ages 6 to 18, at 9 facilities throughout the San Jose area.
Our target population in the City of San Jose is at-risk youth ages 6 to 18 that are vulnerable to influences from gangs and other negative pressures that would adversely affect their abilities to become successful adults.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
All 9 Clubhouse Siteshttp://www.bgclub.orgSan Jose, CA 95111
DATE POSTED
January 31, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Youth Services
- Mechanical Engineering
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Background Check for those 18+