Curious kids will feel right at home in these parent-recommended STEM summer camps near Columbus! Check out our map to find the best STEM camps near you, where kids are encouraged to tinker, question, analyze and explore.
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Camp Invention
Kelly R.: Camp Invention is a nonprofit camp that teaches STEM concepts through fun, hands-on learning. Kids are presented with a series of challenges that build problem solving, teamwork, creative thinking, and entrepreneurship skills. Curriculum and activities are inspired by National Inventors Hall of Fame inductees.
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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens - Summer Camps
Hannah Scott: Camps at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens are a fantastic way for kids to marvel in the wonders of science and nature without heading deep into the woods! Camps are themed and divided by age so your child is sure to find something they'll love. They get to spend time in the Children's Garden -- complete with a stream, wetland area, canopy walk, nature art studio and more!
Classroom Antics - Summer Camps
Brigitte Nohra Miller: Classroom Antics offers a variety of STEM summer camp subjects. Summer Tech Camps cover different aspects of science from physics to engineering, automation and programming. Kids are sure to enjoy learning while nurturing their creativity.
Code Ninjas
Hannah Scott: Code Ninjas teach kids to code through a game-based curriculum that emphasizes teamwork, logic, math, and problem-solving. It's fun and practical! Coding camps include Become a YouTuber, Adventures in Game Design, and Intro to Roblox Development.
Robot Academy - Lego Robotics Camps
Brigitte Nohra Miller: Robot Academy's Lego Robot Summer Camps are hands-on, action-packed technology experiences. Campers will design, build and program working LEGO robots and invent contraptions using 3D Modeling/Printing. Campers will increase their familiarity with engineering and computer knowledge while practicing problem-solving skills.
Math Plus Summer Camps
Kelly R.: Math Plus offers several camps that engage kids in hands-on math and technology learning through a variety of themes, including LEGO Engineering, Junior LEGO Robotics, 3D Modeling, Digital Designer, and more. Camp size is small, instructors are licensed teachers and industry professionals.
Be WISE STEM Camp
3 full days of day camp (5th & 6th Grade)
1 week overnight camp (7th-9th Grade)
$170/day camp, $600/overnight camp
Entering 5th-9th Grade, Girls
Brigitte Nohra Miller: Designed to develop interest, excitement, and self confidence in young women, Be WISE Camp focuses on real-life, hands-on STEM activities using problem solving and critical thinking skills while being active and having fun! 5th and 6th grade day camp takes place at Liberty Middle School. 7th, 8th & 9th graders spend the week at Muskingum University at an overnight camp.
The Works - Summer Camps
4, 5 & 7-day sessions
Half day
$100-$175/session, member discount available
Age 3-11
Kelly R.: The Works offers a variety of camps focused on hands-on learning in engineering, science, and art. Themes include Let's Get Buggy, Ahhh...Real Science, Robotics, and more.
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