FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where will the conference be held?
The conference will primarily be held at the Beeches Professional Campus in Rome, New York. Students will also visit off-site locations in the surrounding areas of Central New York.
Students will be housed dormitory-style, with primary overnight accommodations being on-site at the Inn at the Beeches. We are also working with the Oneida County Tourism Bureau to secure additional blocks of rooms, as-needed, at other hotels located in Rome, New York. Students will be separated in rooms by age and gender.
Will there be security/chaperones?
Our trained staff and STEAM Scholar Facilitators will guide teams throughout their daily activities. Security will be on duty for the duration of the night. Our event medic will also join students and staff on all activities in case of medical emergencies.
What does my child need to provide prior to attending?
All registered STEAM Scholars must read and recognize the Code of Conduct prior to attending. Also, parents must submit a Medical Release form to include allergies, medications, disabilities, etc. for our Event Medic use. These forms can be downloaded here.
Where and when should I drop off my child/pick them up?
The first official day of the 2018 Project Fibonacci® Foundation STEAM Conference is Sunday, July 22nd. Students and their parents should plan to be at the Beeches Conference Center to complete the STEAM Scholar Check-in. Future correspondence will share check-in times and any updates.
The final day of the conference, Saturday July 28th, will include the closing ceremonies as well as our STEAM Fair featuring the team’s presentation of final projects to teachers, community members and parents. We encourage parents and families to join their STEAM Scholar on the final day. Future correspondence will share STEAM Fair times and any updates regarding opening/closing day.
How much is tuition and what does it cover?
Tuition cost for the week-long STEAM conference is:
- $1,500 for new STEAM Scholars
- $1,300 for returning STEAM Scholars (2016 or 2017 Alum)
This all-inclusive fee provides:
- Lodging
- Meals and snacks
- Shuttle service for conference events
- Workshops with local and regional experts
- Keynote speeches with exclusive meet and greet opportunities and discounted merchandise
- Project Fibonacci Foundation Merchandise
- Entertainment and special events
- Medical and security services
- Project materials
- Off-site tour access
What if I am not financially equipped to handle the full tuition?
The Project Fibonacci Foundation encourages students to tap into their entrepreneurial spirits by gaining tuition sponsorships from their school, local businesses and other sources. Other group/personal fundraising endeavors are highly encouraged. Limited scholarships are also available through The Project Fibonacci® Foundation, Inc.
Furthermore, New York State schools, excluding the “Big Five” districts (NYC, Yonkers, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse) may be eligible to have student tuition scholarships funded through their local BOCES. School districts should inquire about CoSers such as:
- Arts and Education
- Exploratory Enrichment
- Professional Development monies for Educators
For full information, visit our Fundraising Toolkit
When is the registration fee due?
- Payments via credit card can be made during registration.
- For parents paying via check, please select the “Pay by Check” option during registration. The Project Fibonacci Foundation will send an invoice within 5-10 business days.
- Students that are financially supported fully/partially by a sponsor or their school must select the “Paid for by school/sponsor” option and fill out the applicable information.
- For students that are fundraising, seeking funding or hope to be sponsored, please complete the registration by selecting the “Future Payment” option and fill out the applicable information.
What should STEAM Scholars bring with them for the week-long conference?
Visit our What to Pack Page for a list of suggested items.
What if my child is traveling by bus/train/plane?
Please provide us with your child’s travel itinerary as soon as possible so we can properly arrange pick-up/drop-off transportation: info@projectfibonacci.org
Who should I contact if I have more specific questions?
(315) 334-1163