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1620 E. Washington Ave. Vinton, VA 24179      (540) 890-2250

STEM Field Trips

Firehouse Skate ‘N Play wants to encourage children in the Roanoke area to investigate their passions for science and math! Learn more about encouraging kids to value innovation and education with STEM field trips for Roanoke area schools.

(You may also be interested in FUNdraising or FUN Field Trips)

STEM Educator: Jewel Altimus, STEM@FirehouseSkate.com
Manager & Bookings: Mason Drew, Mason@FirehouseSkate.com

STEM disciplines are an integral part of all of kids’ favorite activities. By showing them how things like eating, creating, and roller-skating tie into science, technology, engineering, and math, we can engage their minds and encourage kids’ passion for learning. Firehouse Skate ‘N Play will partner with Roanoke and surrounding area teachers to show kids real world applications of the concepts they learn in the classroom. We have multiple lesson plans to choose from, giving teachers a chance to tie-in daily education with a fun lesson that will make it stick. After all, there’s nothing better than getting kids excited about learning!

STEM Field Trips

Book a STEM field trip for students of any age. Firehouse Skate ‘N Play has a variety of lesson plans tailored to different disciplines and age groups that teach kids about:

  • The science of roller skating (friction, geometry, area, and perimeter)
  • Motion and rink design (force/friction, diameter/circumference)
  • Music, math, and skating (beats per minute, frequency, and speed)
  • Acoustics and rink design (sound system design, frequency, path of sound)
  • Engineering magic and lighting (types of light, lighting design)
  • Physical fitness (1 hour of STEM education and 2 hours of fitness through roller-skating!)

Transform the way your students see STEM. Get kids excited about science, technology, engineering, and math with a STEM field trip at Firehouse Skate ‘N Play.

About our Educator – Jewel Altimus

Jewel recently graduated from Radford University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education, concentrating in math and special education. In the fall, she will be attending Virginia Tech, to earn her Master’s degree in Integrative STEM Education. Jewel has been working with children for 6 years, including this past year, where she taught in a 1st and 3rd grade classroom in Montgomery County. Jewel has a passion for teaching students STEM concepts in a fun and interactive way.

Watch a Video on the STEM Program

Real Roanoke Teacher Testimonials

  • Ms. Nester, Bonsack Elementary 3rd Grade
  • Ms. Underwood, Bonsack Elementary 3rd Grade
  • Ms. Adams, Bonsack Elementary 3rd Grade
  • Ms. Poyner, Herman L Horn Elementary 4th Grade

STEM @ Firehouse in the News!

 

Get your students involved today!!
NOW BOOKING 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR TRIPS!!

Submit the form below to receive lesson information as well as pricing for STEM Field Trips

STEM Inquiry

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Testimonial

“Great fun for my daughters 7th birthday! Not only do you get to skate but the climbing tower was a huge hit. Great Staff and service.”

Melinda R. via Facebook

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“The people who work there are the nicest, most polite, and helpful people! I take my 3 grandsons there and they always enjoy it.”

Connie D. via Facebook

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“Fantastic service, price, and experience! It is clean, neat, well run and organized! We did a glow party with skating and playzone. The kids loved it, so did the adults. So very pleased with the price, accommodations, and staff.”

Michelle B. via Google

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