Nowon-gu Elementary and Middle School Students Participate in Ecology, Science, and Career Programs

Providing Various Experience Opportunities Using Local Educational Institutions, 50% Support for Activity Fees and Transportation... Applications Accepted on District Office Website Until 6 PM July 14, 120 Participants Selected by Computer Draw on 16th

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Nowon-gu (Mayor Oh Seung-rok) is operating the experiential learning program ‘Nowon N School’ to help children and adolescents in the area have an enjoyable and meaningful summer vacation.

This project aims to revitalize the village education community by linking local human and material resources, providing university students with opportunities to participate as mentors in educational activities, and offering children and adolescents various experiential activities using local educational institutions.

The program is planned in three fields: ▲Ecological Environment ▲Science ▲Career and Occupation. The Ecological Environment and Career and Occupation schools will run three sessions each, and the Science school will run two sessions from August 2 to 14.

The ‘Ecological Environment School’ is held at Nowon Samyuk Eco Farm, Choansan Pottery Experience Center, and Jungnangcheon Environmental Center. Participants will make hanging plants and pottery, explore Jungnangcheon, and have time to reflect on the seriousness of climate change and the importance of nature.

The ‘Science School’ takes place at Nowon Mathematics Culture Center and Nowon Astronomy and Space Science Center. Through activities such as making a geodesic dome and IQ puzzle lamp, solar observation, and telescope assembly classes, students can develop scientific inquiry skills.

The ‘Career and Occupation School’ is held at Nowon Social Economy Support Center, Sangsang Irum Center, and Nowon Youth Career Experience Center. Participants can enjoy fun experiences such as becoming a chef and making cakes, or trying special effects makeup artist work. There is also time to experience 4th industrial technologies like drones and digital drawing.

The participation fees are 10,000 KRW for the Ecological Environment School, 4,000 KRW for elementary students / 3,500 KRW for middle school students for the Science School, and 13,000 KRW for elementary students / 18,000 KRW for middle school students for the Career Experience School.

Shuttle buses will be provided to participating students to help them travel conveniently and safely.

Applications can be made on the Nowon-gu Office website until 6 p.m. on July 14. A total of 120 students, 20 elementary and 20 middle school students per program, will be selected by computer lottery and announced on July 16.

Twenty percent of the recruitment quota will be allocated to children from low-income families, with full support for experiential activity fees.

Detailed schedules and program information can be found in the integrated application menu on the district office website. Related inquiries can be made at the Education Support Division.

Mayor Oh Seung-rok said, “I hope children can have a joyful summer vacation through Nowon N School,” adding, “We will continue to operate various learning programs to strengthen village education and create a happy Nowon for both children and parents.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.