Join us at SJC West in Kirtland for a fun filled week of STEM activities. Ignite imagination in a high-energy, immersive environment that blurs the lines between learning and fun in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Explore via hands-on creative problem solving activities where campers are inspired to be curious about their world and are prepared for the future. Each week will be taught by a teacher with STEM core competencies in mind in order to supplement and reinforce school curriculum. The camp will run for one week at a time for three weeks. Students who enroll for this FREE opportunity must commit to the whole week. Breakfast and lunch provided. The same content will be provided each week; please enroll for one week only.

Dream it. Design it. The possibilities are endless! Explore the math, science and art that goes into building man-made masterpieces. Build, create and design these engineering marvels and we will put them to the test!

module a: Buildings and Bridges

module b: Vehicles and Mechanical Marvels

Instructors: MINDY CAMPBELL AND KAISON DRYDEN

Have you ever wanted to solve mysteries or be a detective like a member of a CSI team or Sherlock Holmes? Come solve mysteries using logic and forensic science! With the discovery of DNA by Watson, Crick, and Rosalind Franklin in the 1950s, scientists began to develop the methods that made modern forensic science possible.

module a: CSI Kids Kollegemodule b:

Solving Mysteries

Instructors: OLIVER BAUER ANDKAISON DRYDEN

Crazy for chemistry? Enjoy a fun filled week that guarantees messy scientific fun. Learn how everyday products we use are chemical reactions and why we use them! Explore the chemical reactions in our lives, create your own, and leave wanting more!

module a: Chemical Reactions in our World

module b: Slime Time!

Instructors: OLIVER BAUER ANDKAZHIA SMALL

Can you hear me now? Learn and construct models of technological advancements throughout history. From early phones and telegraphs to our current electronic communication and media, learn how much communication enhancements have changed the world!

module a: How Far Have We Come in Communication?

module b: Technological Milestones

Instructors: KAISON DRYDEN ANDKAZHIA SMALL

Hurricanes! Volcanoes! Tornadoes! Oh my! Learn the science behind what happens in our world and about natural events that have formed the surface of the Earth, including our own Four Corners home. Help solve problems by coming up with solutions to reduce damage when a disaster might hit.

module a: Weathering and Erosion

module b: Volcanoes, Earthquakesand Hurricanes, Oh My!

Instructors: CASSADY EPPINGA ANDKAZHIA SMALL

Find it, dig it and explore the Jurassic mysteries of our world. Dig deep within the Earth to find the hidden mysteries of the past. Learn how fossils and geology can unlock the wonders of the past. Come explore with us!

module a: Fossils and Dinosaurs

module b: Geology

Instructors: CASSADY EPPINGA ANDKAISON DRYDEN

Soar in the stars and discover space. Explore the universe around us and learn about planets, moons, stars and how they all impact our lives in the past, present and future.

module a: Planets!

module b: Stars and Moons!

Instructors: CASSADY EPPINGA ANDKAZHIA SMALL