The CT STEM academy is excited for summer 2024, below are listings of our various summer camps with links to the registration. We hold summer offerings in many towns, and you do not have be a resident to attend a camp in a different town!
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Wallingford Summer 2024
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Robotics Camp for Ages 7, 8, 9
June 19 – 21 (Wed. to Fri.) 1 to 3:30 pm daily Cost: $75 The great minds at LEGO have provided the tools and means for us to use their fun kits to do more advanced STEM and computer science. LEGO WeDo and LEGO Mindstorms are a great way for students to explore a different side of robotics that includes engineering through interesting building challenges, programming, and innovative thinking with high interest materials. This session will offered at 6 Fairfield Blvd STEAM Camp for Ages 9 to 14 Course 2005. Friday, July 5 @ CT STEM Academy 9am to 3pm Full Day or 9am to 12pm Half Day Option Cost: $65 (Full Day) or $38 (Half Day) This is a fun program for all who are interested in Art connections to STEM. Each day we will explore a wide range of topics from Robotics, Science, Engineering, Art and Math that will result in a variety of Make and Take projects including Chemistry projects! This program will be high engagement, hands-on, and interactive! STEAM Explorations I for Ages 8 to 14 Course Number: 2005. Monday to Friday – July 29 to August 2 9am to 3pm Full Day or 9am to 12pm Half Day Cost: $230 Full Day or $140 Half Day Do you like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If you do, then the CT STEM Academy is the perfect place for you! Join us for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges through hands-on investigations. Activities, and groupings, will be varied to meet the needs of all participants. Challenges will be different from past STEM Exploration Camps II. VEX IQ Robotics Camp for Ages 10 to 14 Course Number: 2005. August 12 to 15 -9:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday to Thursday Only Cost: $250 This program offers students a rich and exciting introduction to advanced levels of VEX IQ Robotics. The program encourages teamwork, problem solving, and leadership skills along with the basics of coding, building a robot, while exploring related STEM applications. During this program students will be gaining an insight to our competition team and the components of it. This class is a prerequisite for interested members to join our VEX IQ Competition team. We also welcome all who are just interested in a highly engaging robotics camp. This camp will be held at our 284 Washington Street location. Families Interested in Joining the VEX IQ Robotics Competition Team – Mark Your Calendars with these important dates: Monday, August 12, 5:00 to 6:30 pm – Informational Session for Parents and Youth Participants Application and Interview Sessions to follow Tuesday thru Friday. Please check www.ctstemacademy.org for more details in April 2024. Girls Powered STEM – Session 1 Course Number 2005. Ages 9 – 12 *Please note age difference between Session 1 and 2 June 19, 20, 21 (W to F) - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Location: In person @ CT STEM Academy Cost: $100 (Grant Funded Program) This camp will be exploring all aspects of STEM. Participants will be exploring topics such as coding, robotics, NASA based engineering challenges and more! Girls will have the opportunity to connect with others sharing the same interest. This class will explore coding platforms such as CS First, VEX VR, Scratch and other introductory programs. Participants will also explore robotics through hands-on investigations. All female staff will lead this program. Girls Powered STEM Session 2 Course Number 2005. Ages 13 to 16 *Please note age difference between Session 1 and 2 July 15 to 18 , July 22 to 25, July 29 to August 1 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: In person @ 6 Fairfield Blvd. Cost: $125 (Grant Funded Program) This camp will be exploring all aspects of STEM. Participants will be exploring topics such as coding, robotics, NASA based engineering challenges and more! Girls will have the opportunity to connect with others sharing the same interest. This class will explore coding platforms such as CS First, VEX VR, Scratch and other introductory programs. Participants will also explore robotics through hands-on investigations. All female staff will lead this program. |
Ages 5 and 6 STEM Camp
Course Number: 2005. July 5 10:00 am to 12:00 am Course Number: 2005. July 22 to July 26, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. One Day-July 5 Cost: $22 Week-Long Cost: $100 This camp will challenge students to address real world engineering problems! Students will be creating solutions, building models, and working together to explore science, technology, engineering and math. Join us for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges through hands-on investigations. Our session will include high interest materials such as Snap Circuits, Ozobots, and Rockets! Each session will offer different activities and topics from previous years. These sessions will offered at 6 Fairfield Blvd Ages 7 and 8 STEM Camp Course Number: 2005. July 5, 1pm to 3pm Course Number: 2005. July 22 to July 26, 1pm to 3pm One Day-July 5 Cost: $22 Week-Long Cost: $100 Join us for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges both engineering and technology through hands-on investigations. Students will be given building challenges, coding workshops, and math games to enhance STEM learning! Our session will include high interest! ! Each session will offer different activities and topics from previous years. These sessions will offered at 6 Fairfield Blvd STEAM Explorations II for Ages 8 – 14 STEM Camp Course Number: 2005.326 August 19 to August 23 9am to 3pm Full Day or 9am to 12pm Half Day Cost: $230 Full Day or $140 Half Day Ever wonder how a rocket launches into space? Or how Bridges can hold many tons of weight? Join us for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges both engineering and technology through hands-on investigations. Our session will include high interest materials such as Rocketry, Chemistry, K’NEX Challenges, and Robotics! Activities, and groupings, will be varied to meet the needs of all participants. Challenges will be different from past STEM Exploration Camps I. STEAM Fun – Ramping Up to School August 26, 27, 28 - 1pm to 4pm Ages 8 to 14 Cost: $40 per day Location: In Person, Park and Rec STEM Room August 26: Technology Exploration Course Number 2005. Do you like to explore and use technology? Join us for fun activities that include coding, robotics and electric circuits. August 27: Building Challenges Course Number 2005. Buildings, houses, bridges, and cars...have you ever wondered what goes into building those structures and vehicles? Come explore and build your own prototypes. August 28: Environmental Investigations Course Number 2005. Ever wonder how a bird flies Or how animals make their homes? Maybe how a volcano erupts into the air? Come investigate environmental phenomenon! 2024 Astro Camp NASA ASTRO CAMP® is the perfect place for you! Join us for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM, and Space Science Related Challenges, through hands-on investigations. Our sessions will include high interest materials and fun technology. Everyday will include interactive and engaging activities, don’t miss out on this great opportunity! Special Grant Funded Pricing 2024 Dates: July 8 to 11, July 15 to 18, August 5 to 8 Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm |
STARBASE CT STEM Camp
Light Lane in Windsor Locks, CT
Dates: June 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Time: 8:00am (Depart) to 3:00pm (Arrival)
Camp Program is 9am to 2pm
Cost: $125 per participant (Grant Funded Program)
Ages: 10 to 14
Minimum Number of Participants: 20, Maximum Number of Participants: 40
STARBASE CT is a five-day STEM-based academy funded by the Department of Defense in collaboration with the CT National Guard. Participants explore various STEM fields through various collaborative investigations. The students use the scientific method to conduct experiments in chemistry and physics, make observations, and analyze data through graphing and comparison to draw conclusions about the world in which they live. They also make use of technology in the form of a high-profile CAD program and 3-D printing. Students are challenged to utilize the knowledge they gain to engineer unique solutions to real world issues.
Parent drop off and pick up, as noted above, will be at the Wallingford Parks and Recreation Department, 6 Fairfield Blvd. Participants will need to pack a lunch, snack, and water bottle. All participants must have a signed STARBASE CT permission slip prior to the first day of the program. CT STEM Academy will contact each family by early June with this permission slip.
This program is a partnership between CT STEM Academy and STARBASE CT. Participants will be supervised by CT STEM Academy staff and travel by bus, with CT STEM Academy staff, from the Wallingford Parks and Recreation Department to STARBASE CT located at Light Lane in Windsor Locks, CT.
Join us for this fantastic STEM learning opportunity!
Light Lane in Windsor Locks, CT
Dates: June 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Time: 8:00am (Depart) to 3:00pm (Arrival)
Camp Program is 9am to 2pm
Cost: $125 per participant (Grant Funded Program)
Ages: 10 to 14
Minimum Number of Participants: 20, Maximum Number of Participants: 40
STARBASE CT is a five-day STEM-based academy funded by the Department of Defense in collaboration with the CT National Guard. Participants explore various STEM fields through various collaborative investigations. The students use the scientific method to conduct experiments in chemistry and physics, make observations, and analyze data through graphing and comparison to draw conclusions about the world in which they live. They also make use of technology in the form of a high-profile CAD program and 3-D printing. Students are challenged to utilize the knowledge they gain to engineer unique solutions to real world issues.
Parent drop off and pick up, as noted above, will be at the Wallingford Parks and Recreation Department, 6 Fairfield Blvd. Participants will need to pack a lunch, snack, and water bottle. All participants must have a signed STARBASE CT permission slip prior to the first day of the program. CT STEM Academy will contact each family by early June with this permission slip.
This program is a partnership between CT STEM Academy and STARBASE CT. Participants will be supervised by CT STEM Academy staff and travel by bus, with CT STEM Academy staff, from the Wallingford Parks and Recreation Department to STARBASE CT located at Light Lane in Windsor Locks, CT.
Join us for this fantastic STEM learning opportunity!
Cheshire Summer 2024
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Nature Explorer Camp
Dates: June 20-21 Thursday and Friday Time: 9am to 12pm Location: Cheshire Park Ages: 7 to 14 Cost: $100 NASA Astro Camp Dates: August 12 to 15 (Monday through Thursday) 9am to 12pm Location: Bartlem Park Ages 7 to 14 Cost: Cost: $125 Robotics Camp Dates: August 12 to 15 (Monday through Thursday) TIme: 1pm to 3pm Location: Bartlem Park Ages: 10 to 14 Cost: $125 |
Did you know that Connecticut’s state bird is the American Robin? Or that the Sleeping Giant state park was named from a Native American legend where a mean spirit named Hobbomock was laid to sleep there forever thanks to the kind spirit Kietan? This camp will explore the natural wonders that Connecticut has to offer. Students will learn about survival skills, plants, animals, shelter building, and much more!
Developed with NASA based activities, this camp explores what it really means to be an astronaut and an aerospace engineer combining science, engineering, and math all in one. Students will be building, launching, and exploring the various structures launched into space while thinking about the scientific factors that go into real NASA space explorations. This camp introduces children to the principles of engineering through hands-on NASA themed activities in which they will apply the engineering design process to solve problems and generate solutions. The emphasis is on students understanding that engineers must imagine and plan before they begin to create and test. Come join us for a great time! Please note, participant lunch supervision between AM Astro Camp & PM Robotics Camp will not be available.
This program is designed for participants who would like a rich introduction to robotics. This program encourages critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. Participants will be using UB Tech Robotics kits to learn the basics of building a robot, coding and related STEM applications. Instructors will adjust program instruction to meet the needs of all participants. Beginners and students with experience welcome! |
STEM Explorations
August 28, 29, 30
9am to 12pm
Location: Youth Center
Ages 7 to 14
Cost: $150 for all Three Programs or $50 per day
August 26: Technology Exploration: 42252 A
Do you like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? This program will feature Ozobots, Makey Makey, and Snap Circuits.
August 27: Building Challenges: 42252 B
Are you interested in being in the next generation of creators and inventors? In our experimental design program, students will investigate with engaging hands-on challenges such as creating structures, simple machines and protective equipment.
August 28: Environmental Investigations: 42252 C
Ever wonder how a bird flies? Or how animals make their homes? Maybe how a volcano erupts into the air? Come investigate environmental phenomenons!
August 28, 29, 30
9am to 12pm
Location: Youth Center
Ages 7 to 14
Cost: $150 for all Three Programs or $50 per day
August 26: Technology Exploration: 42252 A
Do you like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? This program will feature Ozobots, Makey Makey, and Snap Circuits.
August 27: Building Challenges: 42252 B
Are you interested in being in the next generation of creators and inventors? In our experimental design program, students will investigate with engaging hands-on challenges such as creating structures, simple machines and protective equipment.
August 28: Environmental Investigations: 42252 C
Ever wonder how a bird flies? Or how animals make their homes? Maybe how a volcano erupts into the air? Come investigate environmental phenomenons!
Meriden - New Britain- Berlin YMCA
The Meriden YMCA Mountain Mist Day Camp is excited to offer our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Camps! STEM Camps are open to campers who have completed grades 3 through 8 as of the school year ending in June.
The Meriden YMCA Mountain Mist Day Camp is excited to offer our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Camps! STEM Camps are open to campers who have completed grades 3 through 8 as of the school year ending in June.
Nature Science Camp - Have you ever thought about the 50 acres of Mountain Mist as an outdoor science classroom? During this exciting nature science adventure, we will explore nature and become “Backpack Naturalists”. Each day campers will hike Mountain Mist property noting interesting insects, trees, plants, and wildlife while keeping a scientist’s notebook of their discoveries. Campers will also design and conduct investigations that include building a mini-greenhouse, comparing the growth of earth seeds to seeds that have flown in space, creating a solar oven and creating their own ecosystem. Come join Mountain Mist’s “Backpack Naturalists” and become a member of Meriden’s Young Scientists.
Session 2: July 1 - July 12, 2024 ( no camp on July 4th) Completed grades 3 - 8 Full Member: $382 Program Member: $442 $100 deposit per session $30 one-time Camp Improvement Fee Chemistry 101 - Calling all Junior Chemists! Participants who join will experience how different substances react with one another. Some experiments may include: making different foods like ice cream; high flying reactions like film canister rockets; or colorful creations like slime and lava lamps.
Session 3: July 15 - July 26, 2024 Completed grades 3 - 8 Full Member: $382 Program Member: $442 $100 deposit per session $30 one-time Camp Improvement Fee 
Engineering Camp - Are you interested in being in the next generation of creators and inventors? Engineering campers will investigate with highly engaging hands-on K’NEX and Lego challenges such as rollercoasters, windmills and simple machines. These and many other STEM related investigations will be taught in our STEM Education Classroom Mountain Mist. Come be a part of Meriden’s Young Engineers and join CT STEM Academy for a fun filled week!
Session 5: August 12 - August 23, 2024 Completed grades 3 - 8 Full Member: $382 Program Member: $442 $100 deposit per session $30 one-time Camp Improvement Fee |
STEAM Explorations Camp - Does your child like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If so, then STEAM Explorations Camp is the perfect place for your child! Join us for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges through hands-on investigations. Topics will include, but are not limited to, K'NEX and Lego Building, Coding with Ozobots and Engineering Challenges.
Session 1: June 17 - June 28, 2024 Completed grades 3 - 8 Full Member: $382 Program Member: $442 $100 deposit per session $30 one-time Camp Improvement Fee 
Rocketry and Flight 101 - Do you have a knack for learning about the ins and out of the science of rockets and flying? If yes, then come on out to this camp. In this camp we will explore the mechanics behind rockets, the science behind flying them and an experience with drone flying. Experiments will include creating four different rockets and activities on how to increase the functionality. Try this camp and you’ll have a blast!
Session 4: July 29 - August 9, 2024 Completed grades 3 - 8 Full Member: $382 Program Member: $442 $100 deposit per session $30 one-time Camp Improvement Fee 
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Thundermoon 2024
STEAM Explorations Camp
Dates: June 24 - June 28
Cost:
Ages: 8 - 12
Does your child like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If so, then STEM Academy is the perfect place for your child! Join us for a half day engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges through hands-on investigations on your child’s day off from school. Topics will include, but not limited to, K'NEX and Lego Building, Rocketry, Coding with Ozobots and Engineering Challenges.
Make and Take Camp
Dates: July 1 - July 5 (no camp on July 4th)
Cost:
Ages: 8 - 12
Do you like building things? Do you like to create different inventions? If the answer is yes, come join us for this fun camp! Throughout all projects, we will emphasize the engineering design process, creativity and the importance of collaboration. Included in this session will be the use of Legos and K’NEX.
Rocketry and Flight 101
Dates: August 5 to 9
Cost:
Ages: 8 - 14
Do you have a knack for learning about the in’s and out of the science of rockets and flying? If yes, then come on out to this camp, it’s not rocket science. In this camp we will be doing a plethora of flight related lessons and experiments to further explore the mechanics behind rockets and the science behind the flying. Experiments will include creating four different rockets and activities on how to furthermore increase the functionality. Try this camp and you’ll have a blast!
Chemistry Camp
Dates: August 12 to 16
Cost:
Ages: 8 - 14
Explore a different side of STEM with this new program. As junior chemists, students will study the substances that make up matter—everything that takes up space in the universe. They also study the changes that take place when substances are combined. These changes are called chemical reactions. Participants who join will have the chance to see how the properties of substances can make for exciting projects; some projects might include slime, foam dough, and lava lamps.
STEAM Explorations Camp
Dates: June 24 - June 28
Cost:
Ages: 8 - 12
Does your child like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If so, then STEM Academy is the perfect place for your child! Join us for a half day engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges through hands-on investigations on your child’s day off from school. Topics will include, but not limited to, K'NEX and Lego Building, Rocketry, Coding with Ozobots and Engineering Challenges.
Make and Take Camp
Dates: July 1 - July 5 (no camp on July 4th)
Cost:
Ages: 8 - 12
Do you like building things? Do you like to create different inventions? If the answer is yes, come join us for this fun camp! Throughout all projects, we will emphasize the engineering design process, creativity and the importance of collaboration. Included in this session will be the use of Legos and K’NEX.
Rocketry and Flight 101
Dates: August 5 to 9
Cost:
Ages: 8 - 14
Do you have a knack for learning about the in’s and out of the science of rockets and flying? If yes, then come on out to this camp, it’s not rocket science. In this camp we will be doing a plethora of flight related lessons and experiments to further explore the mechanics behind rockets and the science behind the flying. Experiments will include creating four different rockets and activities on how to furthermore increase the functionality. Try this camp and you’ll have a blast!
Chemistry Camp
Dates: August 12 to 16
Cost:
Ages: 8 - 14
Explore a different side of STEM with this new program. As junior chemists, students will study the substances that make up matter—everything that takes up space in the universe. They also study the changes that take place when substances are combined. These changes are called chemical reactions. Participants who join will have the chance to see how the properties of substances can make for exciting projects; some projects might include slime, foam dough, and lava lamps.
