The camp offers interactive, hands-on learning with real-world design challenges, guided by passionate undergraduate STEM Ambassadors on a college campus.
The CSUSM STEM Maker Academy offers middle school participants an immersive, hands-on experience in STEM. Campers engage in interactive projects that transform them into inventors, engineers, and scientists. The curriculum covers a diverse range of topics including circuitry, engineering, coding, biology, and 3D modeling. Through real-world design challenges, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a collaborative and fun environment. The camp aims to foster sustained interest and self-efficacy in STEM fields. Participants also get to experience STEM on a college campus, exploring CSUSM's maker spaces and learning environments. Undergraduate STEM majors, referred to as STEM Ambassadors, guide campers, providing mentorship and creating a connection to the university.
The program emphasizes experiential learning, allowing students to bring their ideas to life. Activities may include building basic robots, creating electronic textiles with microcontrollers and conductive thread, and tackling various design challenges using both low- and high-tech tools. The camp's unique weekly themes ensure that attending multiple sessions offers new and engaging activities each time. The overall goal is to inspire young minds and encourage innovation through practical application of STEM concepts.
A typical day involves hands-on STEM making activities from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Campers who opt for the afternoon add-on (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM) will eat lunch and then explore various campus destinations like The Makery and Ethnobotany Garden.
This camp is ideal for middle school students who enjoy building, creating, are curious about coding or engineering, and thrive in hands-on learning environments.
California State University San Marcos
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