Student Engagement
The Center of Research on STEM Teaching and Learning hosts camps for kids K-12 that build a variety of fun, hands-on projects, and learning.
Camps
Kids Coding Camp - Morning
Kids Coding Camp will be an opportunity for children to learn about and engage in coding, including learning a coding language as well as working with Edison robots. Campers will be engaged in small group activities that foster team building and problem solving.
Dates: Monday, June 3rd – Friday, June 7th
Times: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Willard Lobby for drop off
Eligibility: Grades 3rd – 5th
Facilitator: Rebecca Palmatary
Other: Snacks will be provided each day. In addition, participants will receive a t-shirt.
Registration: https://osucamps.okstate.edu/MainRegistration
Inquiries: crstl@okstate.edu
Kids Coding Camp - Afternoon
Kids Coding Camp will be an opportunity for children to learn about and engage in coding, including learning about directional coding language as well as working with robots. Campers will be engaged in small group activities that foster team building and problem solving.
Dates: Monday, June 3rd – Friday, June 7th
Times: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Willard Lobby for drop off
Eligibility: Grades 1st – 2nd
Facilitator: Rebecca Palmatary
Other: Snacks will be provided each day. In addition, participants will receive a t-shirt.
Registration: https://osucamps.okstate.edu/MainRegistration
Inquiries: crstl@okstate.edu
Camp Science
Embark on an exciting journey into the wonders of the natural world at Camp Science! Campers entering 4th – 7th grades will explore phenomena around them while engaging in exciting hands-on experiments both outdoors and in the science lab. Our adventure will include life science, physical science, and earth science activities all centered around a campout theme.
Dates: Monday, June 10th – Thursday, June 13th
Times: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Willard Lobby for drop off
Eligibility: Grades 4th – 7th
Facilitator: Staci Thomas
Other: Snacks will be provided each day.
Registration: https://osucamps.okstate.edu/MainRegistration
Inquiries: crstl@okstate.edu
Adventuring through Mathematics
Camp will provide students with opportunities to explore mathematical connections through building, play, movement, nature, and technology. Daily themes will include bridges to patterns, treasure maps, building blocks for business, and diving into data (to include water activities, weather permitting). Join us for an experience that will re-formulate the way your child thinks about doing mathematics.
Dates: Monday, June 17th – Thursday, June 20th
Times: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Willard Lobby for drop off
Eligibility: Entering Grades 3rd – 6th
Facilitator: Bridget Broome and Dr. Karen Zwanch
Other: Snacks will be provided each day. In addition, participants will receive a journal/composition book.
Registration: https://osucamps.okstate.edu/MainRegistration
Inquiries: crstl@okstate.edu
Pete's STEM Posse
Do you want to be part of the future? Then join us for a week of fun-filled activities as we explore the wonderful world of STEM through engaging, hands-on projects and real-world applications.
Dates: Monday, June 17th – Friday, June 21st
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Willard Lobby for drop off
Eligibility: Entering Grades 5th – 6th
Facilitator: Dr. Cat Maiorca
Other: Lunch and Snacks will be provided each day. In addition, participants will receive a t-shirt.
Registration: https://osucamps.okstate.edu/MainRegistration
Inquiries: crstl@okstate.edu
Engineering a Rube Goldberg Machine
Rube Goldberg Machines have become a YouTube sensation! Do you want to create your own? Students will learn the engineering design process, mechanics, and simple machines to create their own Rube Goldberg Machine. Students will learn how to sketch drawings of their ideas, create CAD models, and ultimately make a workable prototype.
Dates: Monday, June 24th – Friday, June 28th
Times: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Willard Lobby for drop off
Eligibility: Entering Grades 3rd – 6th
Facilitator: Leah Dollar
Other: Snacks will be provided each day. In addition, participants will receive a t-shirt.
Registration: https://osucamps.okstate.edu/MainRegistration
Inquiries: crstl@okstate.edu