Summer of STEM
American students lose an average of one month of math and reading learning in summer. This “summer slide” phenomenon disproportionately affects low-income students who lose two months of learning. Summer of STEM combats summer learning loss by creating opportunities for students to engage in fun, relevant, high-quality STEM learning during the summer months.
GCSC provides partners with “camps-in-a-box” that contain curriculum, materials, and professional development to engage students in hands-on, project-based learning with a specific STEM focus. The End of Summer / Back to School STEM Festival spotlights our region’s STEM resources and partners to Greater Cincinnati’s families.
Camps-in-a-box
INTRO TO STEM
Design and Making : Students grow their expertise by choosing a technology-related passion project that causes them to think critically, creatively, and collaboratively.
Coding camp
Students are immersed in the world of coding when camp leaders utilize public coding education curriculum in addition to hands-on coding materials and resources.
STEM Gardeners
The summer-time use of this curriculum engages students in hands-on, math-infused making as they create sustainable gardens and work through design challenges.
Percentage of Leaders that Agreed or Strongly Agreed that Student
Summer of STEM Testimonials
I learned a lot from this camp. I learned how block coding works and how to work with it. This camp encourages exploration and I discovered new theories and new program devices on my own.
Summer of STEM Camper
I am a very creative person and I love to learn. Even though I did learn about Newton’s laws in science camp, I would never have learned how to build my own rocket from scratch if it weren’t for this camp. This camp will help me in the future because it is a fun way to learn and remember lessons that I could never remember in a normal science class.
Summer of STEM Camper
The kids are more interested in STEM because camp experiences take away fear and anxiety. The camp also exposes them to STEM areas that they didn’t know exist or believe that they could manage.
Hays-Porter / N.E.R.D.S Camp Leader
Key Supporters
In addition to our overall sponsors, specific Summer of STEM sponsors allow us to provide the necessary materials, resources and funds.
