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Captivate S.T.E.A.M. Camp Plus
We are offering two choices for families!
- Virtual Hybrid Full Day
- In-Person Full-Day
Virtual: Synchronous classes will be offered through Zoom. Class supplies will be available for curbside pick-up or shipping. Review details with Fee information.
In-Person: This camp is full day, in-person, and socially distanced. Read more about our COVID-19 policy.
Review details with Fee information.
2021 Themes for Virtual Captivate S.T.E.A.M. Camp Plus
- June 14 – 18: Bridges and Skyscrapers
- June 21 – 25: Remote Control Rovers
- June 28 – July 2: Genetics and DNA
- July 5 – 9: Chemical Reactions
- July 12 – 16: Crime Scene Investigation
Sample Daily Schedule
Fees include “One Basic Art Kit” per summer plus week’s themed materials, a CC Tote bag & Notebook. Materials will vary by week.
In-person camp will be held at the Elks Lodge, 1680 Martin Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050.
Registration is now open!
Captivate S.T.E.A.M. Camp Plus. is a day camp for ages 10-13 which incorporates science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics into the activities for each week. For 2021, we will offer both a full day virtual and a full day socially-distanced in-person option.
Our S.T.E.A.M. camp inspires each child with individualized attention and problem solving projects, and our camp is kept intentionally small so that children can build relationships with each other and the staff. Virtual Camp is capped at 25 students while the in-person camp will have pods of up to 12 students.
Disclaimer
Due to COVID-19, the traditional full-day camp product as been adapted to a full day hybrid program and a full day, socially distanced program. Despite that, we have maintained the integrity of our hands-on program and cover the same core concepts in our themes with some modifications from the original pre-COVID programming.
2021 Themes for Captivate S.T.E.A.M. Camp Plus
- June 14 – 18: Bridges and Skyscrapers
- June 21 – 25: Remote Control Rovers
- June 28 – July 2: Genetics and DNA
- July 5 – 9: Chemical Reactions
- July 12 – 16: Crime Scene Investigation
Bridges and Skyscrapers
Does your child like to build things? This camp is perfect for the future engineer! Learn to build a variety of structures, including skyscrapers and bridges. Investigate key physics concepts such as load, force, compression and tension. The award-winning kit is included, and has the supplies for 20 different models. Students will get to keep the “structural engineering” kit for extended learning beyond the camp. Choose either the virtual or in-person format for this camp.
Remote Control Rovers
Students will build a clever remote-controlled model of a robotic rover which is similar to the rover used to Explore Mars. On February 18, 2021, NASA successfully landed the Perseverance Rover on Mars. This historic landing on Mars has been a monumental feat for scientists and engineers. The Mars Rovers have been key to collecting scientific data from “the red planet”. We will explore the history of space exploration and the role of rovers and robots in planetary science. Students will get to keep the “remote control rover” kit for extended learning beyond the camp. Choose either the virtual or in-person format for this camp.
Note: $30 additional materials fee for this camp.
Note: $30 additional materials fee for this camp.
Genetics and DNA
Eye color, hair color, height, disease and aspects of personality are affected by the genes passed on to you from your parents. Genetics and Genetic Engineering is a fascinating field of science. Students will explore the DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) macromolecule. Investigate the double helix geometry and learn about chromosomes and base pairs in this fun-filled camp. One of the labs is to extract DNA from a strawberry or banana. Students will get to keep the award-winning “Genetics and DNA” kit for extended learning beyond the camp. Choose either the virtual or in-person format for this camp.
Chemical Reactions
Chemical Reactions is a fun introductory exploration into the field of chemistry. Students will do a variety of hands-on labs and learn to recognize when a chemical change has taken place. From gas bubbles, to color change, to invisible ink and more, you won’t want to miss the cool labs in this chemistry camp. Students will get to keep the award-winning “Chemical Reactions” kit, which contains 28 experiments, for extended learning beyond the camp. Choose either the virtual or in-person format for this camp.
Crime Scene Investigation
Students will be expert Crime Scene Investigators solving the mystery of the precious diamond theft. Students will dust and do fuming techniques to explore and then analyze fingerprints, use chromatography to analyze ink samples, figure out the blood type of the suspects (using synthetic blood), and analyze fiber samples with the flame test. Students will get to keep the incredible “Crime Scene Science” kit for extended learning beyond the camp. Choose either the virtual or in-person format for this camp.
Fees
Please see the Fees page.
