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2023 Summer STEM, Art, Design Camps for Youth

make summer STEAM-y through Summer STEAM programming

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STEAMIN' AHEAD. UW-Stout STEAM and STEM programming offers tons of unique, hands-on experiences for youth of all ages. (Photo by Brett T. Roseman | UW-Stout)
STEAMIN' AHEAD. UW-Stout STEAM and STEM programming offers tons of unique, hands-on experiences for youth of all ages. (Photo by Brett T. Roseman | UW-Stout)

This summer, middle and high school students can discover exciting career paths in science, technology, engineering, art and design, and improve their athletic skills at a variety of camps led by UW-Stout faculty and coaches. 

The opportunities include Summer STEAM, Junior STEAM, a new STEM-X camp, and several sports and recreation camps. 


STEM Experience (STEM-X)

STEM-X helps underrepresented and underserved high school students prepare for and succeed in their college careers. It is a free overnight camp, running Sunday, June 25toWednesday, June 28, providing hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Campers attend workshops to help develop their study and leadership skills and learn about campus resources, such as academic Advisement, Career Services, and Financial Aid.

STEM-X sponsors and partners are 2M, and UW-Stout's Multicultural Student Services, Educational Pathways, and Continuing Education and Conferences.

 

Junior STEAM Experience

Junior STEAM Experience, for students entering grades six to eight, will run Sunday, June 18-Thursday, June 22. Hands-on activities will be led by faculty ,teaching assistants, and camp counselors. 

Participants will rotate through nine sessions: 3D printing; engineering and technology; industrial design; interior design; chain making; genetics and DNA analysis; photo and video; unhackable quantum codes; and video production.

 

Summer STEAM Experience

Summer STEAM Experience is doubling its offerings this year for high school students, with 11 unique tracks available over two weeks: Sunday, June 11-Thursday, June 15; Sunday, July 9-Thursday, July 13. 

Campers may register for one or both weeks. Camp activities ana. college student panel will provide experiences that highlight the value of creative and critical thinking. About 120 students are anticipated for both weeks. 

Registration for the STEAM experiences will open Saturday, March 11. Cost is $475 for overnight campers, who'll stay in the residence halls; and $325 for day campers. 


For more information on these and other UW-Stout programs for young people, visit www.uwstout.edu/outreach-engagement/youth-camps-programs.