IE STEM summer
STEM summer camp
In our three’s class program, children participate in age-appropriate activities centered on math, science, technology, and engineering each week. Our STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) summer camp program is designed for children ages 1–8 years to have a fun, interactive, and hands-on experience as they continue to build a strong foundation in STEM education. Children are engaged in weekly STEM themes that are mostly done outside of the classroom. Our STEM themes encourage teamwork, social skills, problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and creativity. An IE Summer Camp is a fantastic opportunity for young learners to engage with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects in a fun and educational environment.
key benefits and features of an IE Summer Camp
Engaging STEM Activities: Explore hands-on, interactive projects that make learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics exciting.
– Outdoor Adventures: Combine fun and education with outdoor activities that enhance teamwork and problem-solving skills.
– Innovative Learning Tools: Utilize cutting-edge technology and tools to encourage a dynamic and modern approach to STEM education.
– Collaborative Projects: Foster teamwork and creativity through collaborative projects that challenge and inspire young minds.
– Field Trips: Enhance the learning experience with educational field trips to science centers, tech companies, or other relevant destinations.
– Personalized Learning: Tailor the camp experience to each child’s interests, allowing them to explore specific STEM disciplines.
– STEM Career Insights: Provide glimpses into STEM careers through guest speakers and industry professionals, inspiring future aspirations.
– Fun and Games: Incorporate enjoyable activities and games that make the learning process enjoyable and memorable.
– Safe and Supportive Environment: Ensure a secure and encouraging atmosphere that promotes learning, exploration, and positive social interactions.
Infant - 5 Years
- Hands-On Learning: Participants engage in hands-on activities, experiments, and projects related to information technology and engineering.
- STEM Exposure: Campers get exposure to various STEM fields, including computer science, programming, robotics, electronics, and engineering concepts.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Camp activities often encourage teamwork, allowing participants to collaborate on projects and problem-solving challenges.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Campers have opportunities to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through interactive tasks and challenges.
- Creativity and Innovation: IE camps often stimulate creativity and innovation, encouraging participants to think outside the box and come up with unique solutions.
- Career Exploration: It provides insights into potential career paths within the fields of information technology and engineering, giving participants a taste of what these professions entail.
- Networking Opportunities: Participants may have the chance to interact with professionals, educators, and peers who share a common interest in technology and engineering.
- Practical Application: Camp activities may include building projects, coding exercises, and hands-on experiments that demonstrate real-world applications of STEM concepts.
- Inspiration and Motivation: Exposure to cutting-edge technology and engineering concepts can inspire and motivate participants to pursue further studies or careers in STEM-related fields.
- Fun and Engaging Environment: While the focus is on learning, IE Summer Camps are designed to be enjoyable and memorable, ensuring participants have a positive experience.
- Life Skills: Participants may also gain valuable life skills such as teamwork, communication, time management, and adaptability.
5-8 Years
- Engaging STEM Activities: Explore hands-on, interactive projects that make learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics exciting.
- Outdoor Adventures: Combine fun and education with outdoor activities that enhance teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative Projects: Foster teamwork and creativity through collaborative projects that challenge and inspire young minds.
- Field Trips: Enhance the learning experience with educational field trips to science centers, tech companies, or other relevant destinations.
- Personalized Learning: Tailor the camp experience to each child's interests, allowing them to explore specific STEM disciplines.
- STEM Career Insights: Provide glimpses into STEM careers through guest speakers and industry professionals, inspiring future aspirations.
- Fun and Games: Incorporate enjoyable activities and games that make the learning process enjoyable and memorable.
- Safe and Supportive Environment: Ensure a secure and encouraging atmosphere that promotes learning, exploration, and positive social interactions.
Weekly Theme Examples:
Zoologist
- Zoologists and different species of animals.
- I can be a zoologist. ( Petting zoo visiting)
- Compare wildlife animals to pet animals at home. Share a picture of your pet/favorite pet.
- Design a petting zoo for a particular species of animals.
- Animals Habitat: Design Philadelphia Zoo.
Spy Week
- A group of spies trying to escape a room that they are trapped in. (Design an escape room)
- Laser Maze experiment & spy obstacle course. ( who will get through the laser maze to the secret code)
- Secret message.
- Fingerprinting to find the spy.
- Solving a mystery- searching for clues around the school ( who took Miss Piggy?) pictures of suspects will be posted in each classroom.
*Each child will receive a notebook, pen, and glasses