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Iglesia/RCSD Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Camp 2011

July 25, 2011

For the 5th year in a row, during the month of July, Iglesia Educational Centers, in conjunction with the RCSD, hosted a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) camp.  Over 100 students attended the transitional summer program, spending three weeks working on their math skills, and participating in engineering and science projects. The students built roller coasters, made weight-bearing chairs out of cardboard boxes, experimented with chromatography and scared us all with the rocketology project!

The STEM students went on field trips to RIT and the U of R, where the students asked lots of questions about college life. Representatives from both colleges explained the need to prapare now to meet entrance requirements and expectations. A panel of college students answered additional questions for the visitors, and many of the attendees said that they are determined to go to college when they graduate.  

Iglesia believes in the value of  transitional summer programs as they promote continuity, help the students to keep their skills up,  develop new ones, and potentially provide them with an academic advantage in the fall.

This year’s camp was held at no cost to the students and their parents, and was funded in full by Iglesia and the Rochester City School District.  We wish our STEM students all the best during the upcoming school year.

Coach Iglesia’s Annual Basketball Camps a Huge Success!

July 1, 2011

Thanks to the generosity of the Iglesia Educational Centers and the time and effort put in by all the volunteers, Coach Iglesia’s camps proved, yet again, to be an excellent opportunity for Rochester area students to improve upon their basketball skills, and participate in meaningful life-skills workshops.

The boys camp, held at East High School was staffed by former college players, many of whom played professionally, both nationally and overseas. These players shared their experiences and advice with the 80 young men in attendance during the four-day camp.

The girl’s camp, held at School 33, also maxed out as 40 young women showed up daily to listen, and learn. The guest speakers shared their personal experiences, and schooled the girls on balancing life as a scholar and athlete, and the art of perseverence and hard work. The coaches helped the girls to define their playing strengths, and improve upon their basketball skills and techniques.

All-Star teams were formed at the end of both camps, and a fierce competion ensued. Lots of hard work, laughter and learning took place, and the students left camp highly motivated, and better prepared for their upcoming varsity season.

Coach Gerard Iglesia, former Section V, Coach of the Year, and well-known  mentor, has coached several NBA players, and is a  leader in the development of local basketball talent. His annual invitational camps are highly anticipated, and always a phenomenal experience for the students and mentors alike.

Both camps were sponsored in full by the Iglesia Educational Centers, and were held at no cost to the students.