...where students learn, team, and solve the world’s real problems…in two weeks!

Learning doesn't get more real-world than this.
This summer, teams of 11th and 12th grade students and high school teachers from across St. Clair County will learn and work side-by-side in local businesses and non-profits to solve real challenges or problems the organizations face.  And the competition will be fierce.

Key Components of Challenge4theFuture:
  • Relevance - real problems, real businesses, real solutions, real skills
  • Experience - new, fun ways to work and learn through involvement and action; teachers and students are problem solvers and designers
  • Skills4theFuture - working in teams, students practice skills and teachers learn how to embed them in classroom projects
  • Gold Standard Project Based Learning - students drive their learning; facilitated by trained teachers
  • Design Thinking - processes and protocols create constraints, leading to innovation and solutions to local problems
  • Business and Non-profit Partners - build relationships and learn the ins and outs of an organization by working within their facility, with a skilled liaison

Returning Summer 2017

Challenge4theFuture

...where students learn, team, and solve the world’s real problems…in two weeks!

Get involved this summer!  Here's how to take charge of your future now:

Students

​Who should get involved?
Students who will be juniors or seniors during the 2017-2018 school year can apply.
What are the student participation dates?
June 26-30, July 5-7, & July 10-11
What about transportation?
Students are responsible for their own transportation throughout the duration of the program.  We will not place students in a business at the opposite end of the county from their home.​
What can I win?
Each member of the winning team gets $1,000 to put toward their post-graduation education, and winners who plan to attend St. Clair County Community College or Baker College after graduation will get an additional $500!
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Student FAQ Sheet

Teachers

Who should get involved? 
Certified teachers from member districts who are ready to facilitate relevant project based learning in their classes.
There is no PBL prerequisite; experienced and inexperienced teachers will benefit equally. High school teachers will have priority.
What are the teacher participation dates?
Professional Learning (without students):
April 26 and 27 - 4:00-7:30 PM
May 10 and 11 - 4:00-7:30 PM
June 19-23 - 8:00-3:30 PM
July 12 (reflection day) - 8:00-1:00 PM
Project facilitation (with students): 
June 26-30, July 5-7, & July 10 - 8:00-4:00 PM
July 11 Presentations 8:00-3:30 PM
How will I be compensated?
Teachers will earn $150 per day for each day of training and project facilitation.  SCECHs will also be provided.

Teacher FAQ Sheet
Still have questions? Contact Tami Sly at sly.tami@sccresa.org