Summer STEAMcation & Summer STEAMcation XT

Join Next Generation School this summer for Summer STEAMcation & Summer STEAMcation XT.

Through these week-long enrichment camps, students will have the opportunity to explore themes in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math. Students will immerse themselves in units of study that foster creativity and discovery-based learning.

A Summer of Action!

Through week-long enrichment camps, campers have the opportunity to explore the tenants of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each week, campers immerse themselves in units of study that foster creativity and discovery-based learning. In the mornings, campers engage in hands-on and inquiry-based learning in our STEAM Studio and Maker's Lab, while the afternoons include exciting outdoor activities, visits to local parks, water play, or field experiences related to the theme sure to excite every child!

Official camp hours are from 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with pre- and post-care options included in tuition.

Pre-care | 7:30 - 8:15 a.m.
Post-care | 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Participants can look forward to:

Creative Art Studios
STEAM Challenges
Science Experiments
10 hrs. of Teacher-Led Enrichment
Weekly Visits to Local Parks
Recess Time to Play with Friends

Dates, Hours, & Tuition

Summer STEAMcation meets for four weeks over the course of the summer.

Camp Hours | Pre-care 7:30-8:15 a.m. | Camp 8:15-4:00 p.m. | Post-care 4:00-4:30 p.m.

Week	Theme	Cost
Week 1 \| 5/31 - 6/3*	STEAMology	$240
Week 2 \| 6/6 - 6/10	Sustainable Farming	$300
Week 3 \| 6/13 - 6/17	Lights, Camera, Action!	$300
Week 4 \| 6/20 - 6/24	Tinkering with Toys	$300

*All Summer STEAMcation Camps closed on 5/30 in observance of Memorial Day. Due to the closure, the first week of camp is prorated.

Grades Served

COVID-19 Procedures

Summer STEAMcation XT

About the Program

In Summer STEAMcation XT campers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math through expertly-curated themes. Throughout the camp day, campers participate in an advanced STEAM program that includes more comprehensive experiments, opportunities to meet and work with field experts, the creation of unique products to take home at the end of the week, and traditional summer outdoor activities.

Camps for students entering grades 4, 5, or 6 for the 2022-2023 school year run from 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with pre- and post-care options included in tuition.

Pre-care | 7:30-8:15 a.m.
Post-care | 4:00-4:30 p.m.

Participants can look forward to:

20 Hours of Teacher-Led STEAM
Enrichment Weekly
Open-Ended Engineering Projects
In-Depth Science Explorations
Art & Design
Technology Incorporated into
Projects & Themes
Camper-Driven Projects
Weekly Trips to Local Parks

Dates, Hours, & Tuition

Summer STEAMcation XT meets for four weeks throughout the summer.

Camp Times | Pre-care 7:30-8:15 a.m. | Camp 8:15-4:00 p.m. | Post-care 4:00-4:30 p.m.

Week	Theme	Cost
Week 1 \| 5/31 - 6/3	STEAM Hall of Fame	$256*
Week 2 \| 6/6 - 6/10	The Great Escape	$320
Week 3 \| 6/13 - 6/17	Turbo Tech	$370**
Week 4 \| 6/20 - 6/24	Beyond Old McDonald	$320

*All camps are closed on 5/30 in observance of Memorial Day. Due to the closure, tuition for this camp has been prorated.

**Turbo Tech includes a $50 materials fee in its total tuition.

Grades Served

COVID-19 Procedures

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Explore the Themes of Each Camp Week ...

Summer STEAMcation

STEAMology | May 31 - June 3

It’s STEAM time! Learn how to think like a scientist and conduct experiments to discover how things work. Each group will have a different challenge exploring various fields in science and engineering. Challenge yourself to build a trampoline, create bird feeder mobiles, or explore the chemistry of color. Bring your creativity to life as you discover the range of mediums that can be used to share your ideas in fine arts from blow art paintings to self portrait sketches. In Maker’s Lab you will discover the world of bookbinding by designing, building and decorating your own books to store all of your great ideas throughout the summer.

Sustainable Farming | June 6 - 10

Put on your coveralls and get your shovel ready to dig into the world of farming! We will explore what it means to be an organic farmer and conduct experiments just like the agricultural scientists at UIUC to help the farmer improve his crop! Discover what animals can be found at the farm and create your own art pieces to capture your favorite one. Head into Maker’s Lab to explore efficient energy sources to power your farm or perhaps build a structure to store the farm equipment.

Lights, Camera, Action! | June 13 - 17

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a mini film? We will start with behind the scenes preparation and move on to rolling out the red carpet and watch our finished masterpieces at the end of the week! You will get to work in the costumes department to design and build your own props and masks. Discover the world of special effects including lighting and using dry ice to enhance your creation. Take on the filming role by using green screens for your backdrop and end the week by acting out your masterpiece! We can’t wait to see your final STEAM film at our STEAM Star Awards!

Tinkering with Toys | June 20 - 24

The STEAM toy shop is looking for the next best toy and we know that you can invent it! Come discover the science behind our favorite toys - from Newton’s Laws to how gears work. Perhaps you would like to create a 3D printed plane or maybe engineer the best toy car. Or for our biologists in the crowd, you could choose to create a woodpecker that slides down a tree and pecs as he goes. The possibilities are endless! We will take apart toys to see how they work while learning how to build models and market the next invention all inspired by your great ideas!

Summer STEAMcation XT

STEAM Hall of Fame | May 31 - June 3

Come explore famous scientists, artists, engineers and mathematicians that have impacted our world. We will explore what makes these people great and discover how they changed the world. Delve into DaVinci’s journals and invent your own flying machine. Experiment with Archimedes’ Eureka moment by creating your own density tube. Build your own natural artwork after admiring Andy Goldsworthy’s masterpieces.

The Great Escape | June 6 - 10

Turbo Tech | June 13 - 17

Beyond Old McDonald | June 20 - 24

Farming involves many different steps to be able to deliver our food, fiber, and fuel to our everyday lives. We will discover how crop scientists are using robots to collect data on farmers' fields. Explore what it means to be an organic farmer and a conventional farmer. Discover why vertical farming is so important in major cities and build a vertical urban farm. We will learn the importance of aquaponics in fish farming while making our own aquaponics system to take home. We will end the week looking at the animals that can be found on the farm and discover how all the STEAM fields are needed when caring for them.

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SUMMER STEAMCATION APPLICATION

SUMMER STEAMCATION XT APPLICATIONApplication links will activate at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 14.