The camp offers a dynamic blend of hands-on STEM, creative arts, and joyful movement outdoors, fostering a holistic learning experience.
Campers in the Space Explorer Academy embark on an out-of-this-world adventure, engaging in hands-on STEM activities. They will build rockets, learn to code moonwalks, and navigate galactic challenges, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The program emphasizes project-based learning, allowing campers to explore real-world topics in coding, AI, machine learning, and game design. Beyond the academic enrichment, the camp integrates joyful movement and team sports, ensuring a balanced experience with activities like soccer, tennis, and basketball. Campers will also engage in creative arts and themed projects, encouraging imagination and self-expression. The curriculum is designed to build confidence, encourage teamwork, and develop vital problem-solving skills through immersive STEM activities and engineering challenges.
A typical day includes arrival activities, a large group welcome, a sports zone session, a snack and game break, tech lab, maker lab, lunch, a full group activity, and Camp BAM! activities.
This camp is ideal for middle schoolers who are curious, active, and eager to explore STEM, sports, and creative arts in a collaborative and engaging environment.
Nettelhorst Elementary School, Chicago
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