Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Camp (STEM)

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Non-Residential camps are for children between the ages of 8 and 13. Each week-long session will focus on a different topic. This year, we are offering six sessions in the following areas: Robotics, Engineering, Mathematics, Space Life Sciences, Physics/Astronomy and Aviation. The day camps have been developed by Embry-Riddle faculty, who will instruct each camp, with the assistance of current graduate and undergraduate students. Students will be supervised by approved counselors and coordinators throughout their visit on campus.

• Ages 8 - 13
• Tuition is $275 per camp session
• Registration opens on January 9, 2012
• Advanced Registration discount applied to all completed registration forms received by April 11, 2012.

Week 1: Physics/Astronomy: (June 18 - June 22)

Students will engage in the discovery of how things work, and begin the week by learning basic physics concepts. Objects in motion, how the world spins and how the solar system rotates around the sun will be the connective bridge to astronomy. Tuition includes classroom instruction, materials, lunch and field trips.

Week 2: Robotics: (June 25 - June 29)

The Robotics week provides students with a fun and interactive experience in which faculty and teaching assistants will teach the basics of robotics, electronics and computer programming. Each student will work in a small team to build a variety of robots and solve problems. Tuition includes classroom instruction, materials, lunch and field trips.

Week 3: Advanced Robotics: (July 9 - July 13)

In Advanced Robotics, students are able to continue learning the next stages of robotics, electronics and computer programming. This camp is for students who have been to the Robotics camp and want to continue exploring these topics, or for students who are experienced in the basic concepts of robotics. Tuition includes classroom instruction, materials, lunch and field trips.

Week 4: Aviation: (July 16 - July 20)

Aviation Day Camp is a week-long experience created for students who have an interest in aviation and weather related fields. During this program, students will learn the basics of weather, air traffic control and aviation through various informative sessions and hands-on activities. Tuition includes simulator sessions, classroom instruction, lunch and materials.

Week 5: Math: (July 23 - July 27)

Mathematics Week is an exciting, hands-on learning program that focuses on fractions, basic probability, test taking skills, study skills and more! This camp will emphasize critical thinking through creative problem solving and innovative technology. Tuition includes classroom instruction, materials, lunch and field trips.

Week 6: Space Adventure: (July 30 - August 3)

The goal of this camp is to introduce students to the fundamentals of space physiology; the most important stress problems facing an astronaut relate to the heart, the lungs and the brain. Students will measure and interpret blood oxygen saturation, electrophysiological data, sleep watches, simple performance tests and much more! Tuition includes classroom instruction, materials, lunch and field trips.