The Meriden YMCA Mountain Mist Day Camp is excited to offer our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Camps! STEM Camps are open to campers who have completed grades 3 through 8 as of the school year ending in June. STEM Camps will be under the direction of Christopher Stone, Director of STEM Academy.
STEAM Explorations Camp
Does your child like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If so, then STEAM Explorations Camp is the perfect place for your child! Join us for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges through hands-on investigations. Topics will include, but are not limited to, K'NEX and Lego Building, Coding with Ozobots and Engineering Challenges.
- Session 1: June 17 - June 28, 2024
- Completed grades 3 - 8
- Full Member: $382
- Program Member: $442
- $100 deposit per session
- $30 one-time Camp Improvement Fee
Nature Science Camp
Have you ever thought about the 50 acres of Mountain Mist as an outdoor science classroom? During this exciting nature science adventure, we will explore nature and become “Backpack Naturalists”. Each day campers will hike Mountain Mist property noting interesting insects, trees, plants, and wildlife while keeping a scientist’s notebook of their discoveries. Campers will also design and conduct investigations that include building a mini-greenhouse, comparing the growth of earth seeds to seeds that have flown in space, creating a solar oven and creating their own ecosystem. Come join Mountain Mist’s “Backpack Naturalists” and become a member of Meriden’s Young Scientists.
- Session 2: July 1 - July 12, 2024 ( no camp on July 4th)
- Completed grades 3 - 8
- Full Member: $382
- Program Member: $442
- $100 deposit per session
- $30 one-time Camp Improvement Fee
Chemistry 101
Calling all Junior Chemists! Participants who join will experience how different substances react with one another. Some experiments may include: making different foods like ice cream; high flying reactions like film canister rockets; or colorful creations like slime and lava lamps.
- Session 3: July 15 - July 26, 2024
- Completed grades 3 - 8
- Full Member: $382
- Program Member: $442
- $100 deposit per session
- $30 one-time Camp Improvement Fee
Rocketry and Flight 101
Do you have a knack for learning about the ins and out of the science of rockets and flying? If yes, then come on out to this camp. In this camp we will explore the mechanics behind rockets, the science behind flying them and an experience with drone flying. Experiments will include creating four different rockets and activities on how to increase the functionality. Try this camp and you’ll have a blast!
- Session 4: July 29 - August 9, 2024
- Completed grades 3 - 8
- Full Member: $382
- Program Member: $442
- $100 deposit per session
- $30 one-time Camp Improvement Fee
Engineering Camp
Are you interested in being in the next generation of creators and inventors? Engineering campers will investigate with highly engaging hands-on K’NEX and Lego challenges such as rollercoasters, windmills and simple machines. These and many other STEM related investigations will be taught in our STEM Education Classroom Mountain Mist. Come be a part of Meriden’s Young Engineers and join CT STEM Academy for a fun filled week!
- Session 5: August 12 - August 23, 2024
- Completed grades 3 - 8
- Full Member: $382
- Program Member: $442
- $100 deposit per session
- $30 one-time Camp Improvement Fee
STEAM For All
Each camp session, campers will have at least one 45 minute rotation through our STEAM program. Through hands-on investigations campers will experience a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) concepts.
Our Meriden YMCA STEM Academy programs have been recognized and awarded these very special grants. We are grateful for the support of these organizations:
- 2023 Cox Communities Charities Grant
- 2022 Petit Foundation Grant
- 2022 Tech Boost Grant
- 2021 Cox Charities Community Grant
- 2020 Cox Charities Community Grant
- 2019 Cox Charities STEM Grant
- 2018 Cox Charities STEM Grant
- 2016 Cox STEM Education Grant
- 2015 3M STEM Education Grant
- 2012 Napier Foundation STEM Education Grant
- 2011 NASA Summer of Innovation STEM Education Grant