2026 STEM Camps

Science Leaders: Advanced STEM Challenges

Availability: Week 2 (6/29-7/3), Week 8 (8/10-8/14) | Ages 10-13

A high-challenge STEM camp for older learners who enjoy designing solutions and leading teamwork. Campers tackle multi-step engineering and science challenges that require planning, prototyping, testing, and iteration. Students practice leadership habits such as role assignment, constructive feedback, and evidence-based decision-making. Projects emphasize resilience and improvement, not perfection, so campers learn to persist through difficulty. Ideal as a progression from Circuitry Creators or other advanced STEM camps.

Junior Science Explorers: Hands-On Experiments

Availability: Week 3 (7/6-7/10), Week 7 (8/3-8/7) | Ages 5-7

Daily experiments designed to spark curiosity and build early science confidence. Campers explore safe, hands-on activities across chemistry, physics, and biology with clear routines and kid-friendly explanations. Students practice predicting outcomes, observing results, and sharing what they learned using simple science vocabulary. Each day includes structured discovery plus time to reflect and connect experiments to real-life examples. A great starting point before progressing into Circuitry Creators or Science Leaders.

Future Minds AI: Introduction to Intelligence

Availability: Week 6 (7/27-7/31) | Ages 5-8

A playful, age-appropriate introduction to artificial intelligence and “smart” technology. Campers explore patterns, sorting, and learning-from-examples through hands-on games and guided demonstrations. Students learn what AI can do, what it cannot do, and how to use technology safely and thoughtfully. Activities build curiosity and confidence without requiring prior coding experience. Recommended as the entry point before AI Pioneers for families interested in a multi-stage AI pathway.

Minecraft Heaven: Digital Exploration

Availability: Week 1 (6/22-6/26), Week 8 (8/10-8/14) | Ages 6-8

A guided Minecraft experience designed for younger builders and first-time campers. Campers complete creative building missions with clear expectations for teamwork, sharing, and positive digital behavior. Students practice planning before building, using simple design steps that improve results and reduce frustration. Daily challenges encourage creativity while strengthening spatial reasoning, collaboration, and persistence. This camp is the recommended entry point before progressing into Minecraft Innovators.

Lego Robotics Jr – Simple Machine

Availability: Week 3 (7/6-7/10), Week 5 (7/20-7/24), Week 9 (8/17-8/21) | Ages 6-8

Campers explore how real-world machines work by building and testing LEGO simple machine models. Students investigate gears, levers, pulleys, and wheel-and-axle systems, then experiment with changes to see how motion and force are affected. The camp emphasizes engineering thinking: observe results, troubleshoot problems, and redesign for improvement. Campers practice using evidence to explain why a build works, strengthening communication and STEM vocabulary. This is an excellent progression from Lego Adventures and a strong pathway into LEGO League Pro.

Media Mavericks: YouTuber, Podcasters & Vlogger – New Media

Availability: Week 3 (7/6-7/10) | Ages 9+

For older creators ready to produce more polished content across video and audio formats. Campers practice scripting, recording, editing fundamentals, pacing, and confident on-camera/on-mic delivery. Students learn creator best practices such as planning episodes, organizing files, and improving quality over time. The camp emphasizes responsible, safe creation and respectful communication. A strong follow-up to Young Media Creators or an excellent entry point for older first-time media campers.

Young Media Creators: Introduction to New Media

Availability: Week 5 (7/20-7/24) | Ages 5-8

A beginner-friendly media camp where campers learn to tell stories using images, audio, and video in age-appropriate ways. Students practice planning (storyboards and scripts), recording, and simple editing workflows. Campers learn how to communicate ideas clearly and respectfully, including responsible media habits. Projects are designed for success: short, engaging, and shareable within a safe camp environment. Recommended as a next-step after Digital Art Explorers and a bridge into Media Mavericks.