Along with our writer's workshop, book clubs, and math class, we are excited to provide new STEM courses that your learners are going to love! We group the incoming 4th and 5th grade students to best match their maturity, their interests, and their abilities in math and ELA. This also gives the 5th grade students a chance to show some leadership. This summer we are planning learning around chemistry, engineering, physics, pollution, a science fair session. At registration you will be asked to rank the STEM sessions, which helps us to plan for learning that is most exciting to our learners. See the options below to learn more about what we have to offer at Experience Academy.
Step into the role of a real forensic scientist in Crime Busters, an exciting summer camp session where science is used to crack the case! Campers will investigate mock crime scenes, analyze evidence, and use scientific thinking to solve mysteries just like the pros. Using hands-on experiments and interactive challenges, campers will explore key forensic science concepts such as fingerprinting, fiber analysis, powder identification, chromatography, and data interpretation. Campers will learn how careful observation, critical thinking, and teamwork are essential tools for solving crimes. Throughout the session, campers will work collaboratively to evaluate clues, eliminate suspects, and present evidence-based conclusions. This session builds problem-solving skills, encourages curiosity, and shows students how science is applied in real-world investigations. Crime Busters is perfect for curious minds who love mysteries, science, and thinking like a detective. Get ready to analyze, investigate, and solve the case—science style!
Campers will explore the fascinating story of the wolves of Yellowstone National Park and discover how one species can impact an entire ecosystem. Through hands-on science activities, simulations, and engineering challenges, students will investigate predator–prey relationships, food webs, and trophic cascades. Campers will analyze data, build ecosystem models, and explore how the reintroduction of wolves changed Yellowstone’s rivers, forests, and wildlife populations. Activities will blend biology, ecology, math, and critical thinking as students learn how scientists study animal behavior and ecosystem balance. This session encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and systems thinking while helping campers understand the powerful role science and engineering play in protecting and restoring natural environments.
Get ready for an exciting STEM adventure inspired by Science Olympiad events! Our Science Olympiad–themed STEM Camp is designed to challenge curious minds, build problem-solving skills, and spark a love of science, technology, engineering, and math. Campers will work collaboratively, think critically, and tackle hands-on challenges through three dynamic sessions: Write It Do It, Codebusters, and Metric Mastery.
Inspired by the novel A Long Walk to Water, this science-focused summer camp session explores the importance of clean water and the science behind it. Campers will learn how access to water affects communities around the world while investigating the properties of water and why purification is essential for health and survival. Through hands-on experiments and engineering challenges, campers will explore water filtration and purification techniques, test water samples, and learn how scientists work to make water safe to drink. Discussions and activities will connect the story’s themes of perseverance and problem-solving to real-world scientific solutions.This session encourages empathy, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry as campers discover how science can help solve global challenges and improve lives.
Campers will investigate the movement of air and discover how it affects the world around us. Through experiments, engineering challenges, and interactive demonstrations, students will explore concepts such as airflow, pressure, lift, and resistance. Campers will design and test objects like paper airplanes, parachutes, wind-powered devices, and simple gliders while collecting data and improving their designs. By observing how air moves and interacts with objects, students will strengthen their understanding of physics and engineering in a fun, engaging environment. This session encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity as campers learn how invisible forces can create powerful motion.