About

Mission

The mission of Camp Captivate, a program of Science Smart Kids Inc., is to provide quality, hands-on, differentiated S.T.E.A.M. summer day camps that engage children ages 5-13. We foster a positive and nurturing learning environment facilitated by exceptional teachers and staff, the use of quality materials, and the development of 21st century skills.

Vision

The vision of Camp Captivate is to provide an exceptional S.T.E.A.M. educational experience. We nurture the “whole child” and provide stimulating and diverse activities to keep kids “captivated.”

Our Camps

We offer small, intimate camps facilitated by experienced teachers who are passionate about hands-on, project-based learning. We offer 3 summer programs to meet the needs of every age and interest. Our most popular program is the S.T.E.A.M. program and we have added a new S.T.E.A.M. Plus Program for middle schoolers.

Camp Programs

• Captivate Explorers Camp
• Captivate S.T.E.A.M. Camp Jr.
• Captivate S.T.E.A.M. Camp Plus

History

The concept for Science Smart Kids and Camp Captivate grew out of a backyard playgroup at the home of Ildiko Stennis, who at the time was an at-home mom and former Science and Math teacher. Ildiko’s teaching philosophy is that kids learn best when they are engaged in hands-on investigations and are encouraged to be creative thinkers. The company has been steadily growing since 2009 and offers a variety of programs for children. In addition to summer camps, we have done contract work for the S.E.A.L Grant and Innovate Public Schools both of which are funded by the non-profit Sobrato Family Foundation. The company became incorporated (Science Smart Kids, Inc.) in 2018.