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Robotics & Engineering

YMCA of the Triangle Specialty STEM Camp

The camp features expert, certified teachers and a curriculum designed exclusively for YMCA campers, offering fresh and creative experiences in small group sizes for personalized attention.

🔥 Elementary 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels 💰 $350–$400/week

About this camp

The YMCA of the Triangle Specialty STEM Camp offers hands-on activities for rising 3rd to 6th graders who love to build, experiment, and explore. Campers will delve into concepts of motion, gravity, and energy through interactive projects such as designing and building model roller coasters and solar-powered cars. The curriculum, developed exclusively for YMCA campers by certified teachers, focuses on education through open studio times and hands-on work, encouraging teamwork and critical thinking. Through experimentation and problem-solving, children gain confidence and a deeper appreciation for how science and technology shape the world. The camp aims to inspire future engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers by making STEM concepts accessible, exciting, and fun.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day blends learning, creativity, and fun, with campers participating in interactive projects and activities, moving between different themed activities, and spending most of the day outside, weather permitting.

Best suited for

This camp is best for future engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who enjoy hands-on challenges and exploring real-world concepts.

What you'll learn

Motion Gravity Energy Roller Coaster Design Solar Power Experimentation Critical Thinking

Location

Multiple Locations

Sponsored by Research Ignited

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