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Saturday Academy classes are for students in grades 2 - 12. The program provides adventures for the curious and the classes are for anyone who wants to explore new topics and likes to learn by doing. The classes are small, informal and project-oriented.

Students can explore a multitude of topics from science, engineering and technology to humanities and the arts. There are no tests or grades at Saturday Academy, and only occassionally are there prerequisites.

Classes are held throughout the Portland Metro area and are taught by professionals from many different fields. Instructors bring expertise in the subjects they’ve chosen to teach and excitement for helping students discover new ideas.

Visit the Portland Metro Saturday Academy Webiste at:
http://www.saturdayacademy.org/default.aspx

Registration is now open for Saturday Academy classes at Oregon State University. Middle and high school students may choose a variety of workshops focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math skills in a fun and challenging environment. Courses offered this year include:

Harry Potter’s Secret Magic for Unfogging Future Challenges
Engineering Camp
Lego Robots for Everyone, Beginners (afternoon session)
Lego Robots for Everyone, Intermediate (morning session)
Summer Science Camp
Computer Comfort
Web Page & Animation
Algebra Prep
Calculus Prep

Saturday Academy is a non-profit, extracurricular, pre-college education program hosted by the College of Engineering at Oregon State University. The program enlists community professionals to share their facilities, equipment, and expertise through hands on classes, workshops and apprenticeships. Special emphasis is placed on the sciences, math and technology. Scholarship assistance is available.

Please visit the OSU Saturday Academy website for more information:
http://academy.engr.oregonstate.edu/