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STEM Explorers

Entering Grades 6th - 9th

STEM Explorers is where curiosity meets creativity! Designed specifically for older campers, this hands-on program dives into the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and math through engaging projects and real-world challenges. Campers might build and launch rockets, design and test bridges, code their own games, experiment with robotics, and so much more — all while working together to problem-solve, innovate, and have a blast. Whether your camper is an inventor, a builder, or just loves to figure out how things work, STEM Explorers is the perfect place to spark their imagination and inspire their future!

Quick Facts

  • Availability: All Weeks (June 29th – August 14th)
  • Age Range: Rising 6th – 9th Grade Campers
  • Weekly Rate: $655

STEM Camp Highlights

  • Hands-On Learning: Campers dive into real projects like building rockets, coding robots, and testing experiments.
  • Creative Problem-Solving: Encourages innovation, teamwork, and critical thinking through fun challenges.
  • Expert Guidance: Led by experienced educators passionate about science and technology.
  • Balanced Fun: Combines exciting STEM labs with outdoor recreation and pond time each day.
  • Hands-On Learning: Campers dive into real projects like building rockets, coding robots, and testing experiments.
  • Creative Problem-Solving: Encourages innovation, teamwork, and critical thinking through fun challenges.

  • Expert Guidance: Led by experienced educators passionate about science and technology.
  • Balanced Fun: Combines exciting STEM labs with outdoor recreation and pond time each day.

A Day in the Life of a STEM Explorer

  • 9:00–9:15 AM
    Morning check-in & team challenge
  • 9:15–10:30 AM
    Engineering or design project
  • 10:30–12:00 PM
    Coding, robotics, or science experiment
  • 12:00–12:45 PM
    Lunch & social time
  • 12:45–1:45 PM
    Outdoor recreation
  • 1:45–3:15 PM
    Innovation lab & group presentations
  • 3:15–3:30 PM
    Daily wrap-up & dismissal

Summer sandy Friends School

Sandy Spring Friends School is a progressive, all-gender, college preparatory Quaker school serving students from Preschool (age three) through 12th Grade.

Email us at: admissions@ssfs.org

Visit: https://www.ssfs.org/learn-more

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