Captivate S.T.E.A.M. Camp Plus

We have concluded the summer virtual camps for 2020. The information below remains as a reference.

Camp 2021 information will be updated by March 2021.

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We are offering a LIVE, half-day program with all materials included. Parents are given a hyperdoc schedule with Zoom links for all classes. Class supplies will be available for pick-up or delivery. Review details with Fee information. Reminder emails will be sent daily.

2020 Themes for Virtual Captivate S.T.E.A.M. Camp Plus

• June 15 – 19: Anatomy and Physiology
• June 22 – 26: Physics: Kinetics and Motion
• June 29 – July 3: Environmental Science in the Bay Area
• July 6 – 10: Crime Scene Investigations – Morning sold out! Afternoon session added.
• July 13 – 17: Chemistry of Food

Sample Daily Schedule

9:00 – 10:00: Art
10:00 – 10:30: Math/Riddle
10:30 – 10:45: Snack Break
10:45 – 11:45: Science
11:45 – 12:00: Debrief and Reflect

Fees include Art supplies and science lab material kits in a CC Tote bag & Notebook.

July 6-10 Crime Scene Investigations Afternoon session:

1:00 – 2:00: Art
2:00 – 2:30: Math/Riddle
2:30 – 2:45: Snack Break
2:45 – 3:45: Science
3:45 – 4:00: Debrief and Reflect

Registration is now open!

Captivate S.T.E.A.M. Camp Plus. is a half-day (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) virtual camp for ages 10-13 which incorporates science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics into the activities for each week. Our 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. This middle school program challenges children with higher-level scientific and technological investigations and some themes include dissections. We maintain a 1:16 staff-to-student ratio. Minimum enrollment to hold camp: 14.

2020 Themes for Captivate S.T.E.A.M. Camp Plus

• June 15 – 19: Anatomy and Physiology
• June 22 – 26: Physics: Kinetics and Motion
• June 29 – July 3: Environmental Science in the Bay Area
• July 6 – 10: Crime Scene Investigations
• July 13 – 17: Chemistry of Food

Disclaimer

Due to COVID-19, the full-day (9:00 am to 3:00 pm), in-person camps have pivoted to a half-day (9:00 am to 12:00 pm) virtual camp for 2020, and some of the lessons have been modified or changed based on material and time constraints. 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.

Anatomy and Physiology

Students will compare and contrast human anatomy with the anatomy of a variety of organisms that we will be dissecting. In this course, students will dissect a cow eyeball, worm, frog, sheep heart, sheep brain, and sheep kidney. Students will create amazing art inspired by the incredible human form.

Physics: Kinetics and Motion

Physics is PHUN! It’s the science that makes things move! Students will learn about Sir Isaac Newton, the Father of Mechanics, and will explore Newton’s 3 laws of motion. Students will receive a physics project kit and construct a windmill, a rubber band car, pulley systems, and mills.

Environmental Science in the Bay Area

Students will solve a simulated “Bay Area” environmental mystery and learn about the sometimes devastating impact of humans on the environment. Through scientific experiments and investigations, including tests for water quality, pH investigations, and more, students will delve into the world of environmental science. The art is congruent with the Science projects, challenging campers to create a variety of environmentally-inspired art projects to motivate others as a call to action in our community.

Crime Scene Investigations

Are you an aspiring crime scene investigator? Criminal justice employs a wide range of techniques to collect and analyze evidence! Through experimentation and keen observation, students will collect clues to solve a mystery through fingerprinting, chromatography, blood type analysis, and fiber analysis.

Chemistry of Food

In Chemistry of Food, student will test for glucose, vitamin C, starch and more. Learn about glucose, the simplest sugar, and other sugars, complex carbohydrates and lipids and proteins. This fun chemistry-based camp will help students appreciate the science of food.

Fees

Please see the Fees page.