"DIGIVATIONS Education Ventures is a unique program that brings the worlds of science and art together. Through discussion of current and historical scientific theories, research and figures, students explore these topics by creating with a variety of materials. The aspect of creativity lends itself to innovation - a large component of what DIGIVATIONS strives to encourage in students. Drs. Steve and Anne Berman have created an educational program that merges their unique backgrounds and expertise. Their distinct fusion of the academics and the arts provides students with a unique basis for learning that is not offered in other programs within Delta Parks, Recreation and Culture nor any other programs in the surrounding municipalities. DIGIVATIONS students come out of the program with a greater understanding of the world around them. With new like-minded friends, these students learn, have fun, and are inspired to think outside the box to create new and innovative ideas and products."
-Jacqueline Hamilin Recreation Programmer Tsawwassen Arts Centre Delta Parks, Recreation and Culture
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DIGIVATIONS’ ImagineSTEM Innovation & Creative Exploration Program STEM+ARTS+MOVEMENT Come Alive
Learn, collaborate and have fun with diverse hands-on projects and movement activities. Make sense of the world around you as a future innovator by discussing current & historical events & the minds who bring science, technology and creative art ideas to life. Engage in creative activities, games & building with LEGO, Simple Machines, Rockets, Robots & NASA materials. Through story/movie making, improvisation & more, unlock the mystery of STEM+ARTS+MOVEMENT to develop new innovations or create new artistic expressions. Classes will be supported by a tailored course specific DIGIVATIONS™ Interactive ImagineSTEM™ blog. Instructors: Dr. Steven Lee Berman and Anne Deane Berman, PhD, DIGIVATIONS™ Co-Founders. For more information: www.digivations.com; Instructors may be contacted at 604-628-9825 (Canada) and 360-543-5641 (WA/CA).
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BC and Technology Standards Addressed DIGIVATIONS™ unique interdisciplinary curriculum where storytelling contextualizes an active learning experience using robotics, hands-on science, and music addresses many elementary standards in English Language Arts, Social Studies, Drama, Music, as well as STEM subject standards. In addition to British Columbia Prescribed Learning Outcomes Standards, the curriculum and some specific classroom activities are mapped to the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA), the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).
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What Parents and Teachers are Saying:
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This award-winning, NASA approved, interactive and engaging STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) class is an outstanding program for all students, in particular for advanced/gifted students. My son took part in it this fall and absolutely loved it! (He can't wait for the next session to begin!) Drs. Anne and Steve Berman are passionate about what they teach and about children, and made an extra effort to connect with each child during each and every class. - Melinda Johnston Harder, TLA faculty & Parent
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Imagine 40 plus students ages 5 to 18 all actively involved in science. Learning is occurring through games, music, discussion, hands-on activities and more. This was our experience recently at Summit Learning Centre in Mission, B.C. Everyone was focused and enthusiastic about science! -Gwen Hamm, Teacher
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This is fantastic! I can see and hear the learning going on. These children are so lucky to have you. As teachers you are meeting them where they are and guiding them in their natural play. - Nancy Moore, Artist and Veteran Teacher
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This amazing couple are reaching out to our youth with inspiration, enthusiasm and excitement of "Dreaming". - Carol Clark, Educator
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Testimonials from Camp Demigod
My favorite part was the combat because it was just something that you don’t do in a normal camp. The people here I will always remember because I haven’t met anyone like the people at this camp, they were all pretty amazing. It was probably the best camp I’ve ever been to.
-Emily, age 10
I can't even begin to tell you what a positive impact camp has had on Shania. It was everything she wanted and more. The first thing she said when I asked her how it went was,"We want it to be 2 weeks next year!" She's already planning to turn in soda cans to raise money for next year's tuition. She's creating minor gods on paper in great detail, and sleeping with her sword by her side. She's been talking about all the kids she met every day, and is eagerly awaiting pictures and videos on the camp blog.I'm so glad we could be a part of this pioneering adventure.
-Carolyn (First Parent to Register) Individual campers see the multidisciplinary connections and/or build their own creative relationships among the different aspects of the camp. (For example, theatrical combat might inform their design of movement in a digital game, their concept of “turns” in an analog game, or the way they perform in a skit or in a quest; it might instead contribute thematically to a story they write, a visual art project, or the mechanics of a game they imagined.) Everything is loosely interconnected, and the experiences you offer the campers, plus how they are encouraged to choose their own ways through those experiences and given some time to integrate them into larger projects, lets them see that and develop those cross-disciplinary neuronal connections you emphasize.
-Dana, parent & visiting faculty from UCLA
All the people I met at camp were amazing. They came all the way from across the continent to come here. For one special reason, to find people they can relate to.
-Bryson, Age 14 Student
Last summer I had the opportunity to observe Camp Demigod in action. My daughter was begging to go to Percy Jackson's Camp Half-Blood. I found Digivations Camp Demigod on the Internet and took a leap of faith when I signed her up for a week of camp outside of Vancouver. She has been attending a 7 week sleep away camp in Pennsylvania for a number of years. Camp Demigod is on one hand a true "sleep away camp" experience but on the other hand it is unique . The kids that my daughter met shared so many common interests other than Percy Jackson. I could see her mature and gain self confidence as she realized that there were other kids that were just like her. Most kids at her school and other camps were not such avid readers or interested in science fiction shows like Doctor Who. The theme of Percy Jackson was the main thread throughout the week but there was much more. The emphasis and instruction in innovation was highly intellectual yet every child there seemed engaged. While I agree that experiencing sleep away camp has many benefits, Camp Demigod is equally as beneficial in terms of being educational. Katie made friends, shared interests and expanded her horizons. We are looking forward to more exciting week-long experiences with Anne and Steve!
-Randi, Parent from New York
My favorite part was my cabin because the people were AWESOME!
-India, Age 12 student from South Carolina
"They are the best teachers I've ever had!!!"
-Ethan, Age 12 student from Vancouver, BC
McKenzie is still riding the cloud of camp. She sure wishes school were more like camp!
-Jennifer, Parent from Washington
This camp was wonderful for Miranda and I'm sure for every child who attended.
-Mary Anne, Parent from White Rock, BC
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