The goal of the Starfire STEM Academy is to ensure equitable opportunities and access to programs that inspire and empower participants to develop STEM-enabled knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to thrive in a rapidly changing STEM society.
Our program features project-based learning that is student-directed, requires collaboration, and addresses real world experiences and problems. Participants will be exposed to a variety of topics in physical science, life science, computer science, engineering, and data science. Some examples the projects we will tackle include building and programming seismographs, creating models of the human brain to understand and mitigate brain injury, and LEGO® WeDo 2.0 and LEGO® Mindstorms EV3. Questions? Contact us at [email protected].
STEM Summer Camp | Fall STEM Session
Summer Camp: August 5th-9th, 2019
The Starfire Academy STEM summer camp provides an opportunity for kids of all skill levels to engage in hands-on STEM activities that explore how scientists and engineers solve real-world problems. This fun STEM-focused learning environment provides kids an opportunity to be creative and innovative while promoting collaborative engagement and 21st century skill development as they discover areas of science, engineering, robotics, and coding. Camp will also include approximately 30 minutes of outdoor activity time during the day. Examples of outdoor activities include a walk around the park pond, play time on the playground, etc. Register now!
Options
We have half day and full day options available for two age groups: 1st-3rd grade and 4th-6th grade
Cost
- Half day is $300
- Full day is $425
- Extended care option available (before and after) for $50 (NOTE: no extended care is available after camp on Friday)
Camp fees include a t-shirt, take-home projects, and a certificate for each participant. Please note that our camp fees are not pro-rated, and we are not able to offer partial payment for partial attendance.
Financial assistance is available for eligible participants. Email us at [email protected] to inquire.
Sample Daily Schedules
Sample Half Day Schedule
| 8:00am-9:00am | Extended Care – Rise & Shine Activities |
| 8:45am-9am | Arrive & Get Ready! |
| 9am-10:15am | STEM Time! |
| 10:15-10:30am | Snack & Outdoor Activity Time |
| 10:30-12:00pm | Back to STEM! |
| 12:00pm | End & Pick Up |
| 12:00-1:00pm | Lunch Break & Outdoor Activity Time |
Sample Full Day Schedule
| 8:45am-9am | Arrive & Get Ready! |
| 9am-10:15am | STEM Time! |
| 10:15-10:30am | Snack & Outdoor Activity Time |
| 10:30-12:00pm | Back to STEM! |
| 12:00-1:00pm | Lunch Break & Outdoor Activity Time |
| 1:00pm-2:15pm | STEMMING |
| 2:15-2:45pm | Snack & Outdoor Activity |
| 2:45pm-4:00pm | Achieve Greatness |
| 4:00-5:00pm | Extended Care – Wind Down Activities |
Class Schedule – Fall 2019
10 weeks beginning September 9th (Mondays) or September 12th (Thursdays)
1st-3rd Graders: Mondays from 5:30-7:00pm or Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm; 1 class session per week; 10 weeks
4th-6th Graders: Mondays from 5:30-7:00pm or Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm; 1 class session per week; 10 weeks
Cost
$250 for the 10-week session. Please note that registration fees are non-refundable.
You may be eligible for financial assistance. Learn more.