PWE students attend Fort Johnson STARBASE Youth Program

Posted Date: 11/19/2024

Fifth grade students from Pine Wood Elementary attended the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson Department of Defense STARBASE Youth Program. The fifth grade students are participating in challenging, hands-on activities in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) activities.

              Students attended the program for five days and practiced skills which foster collaboration, digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem solving. Students interacted with military personnel to explore careers and observe STEM applications in real-world scenarios. The program provides site instruction, materials for experiments, and mentorship opportunities.

The program is available on bases nationwide and is sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. The facility, the result of a four-year effort to bring to fruition, is housed at the Child Development Center on the base.