The Summer Science Camp at Nazareth College was developed as a way to improve STEM education among children ages 8-13.  Research has shown that children �turn off� or �turn on� to science in early middle school so it is important to �hook� them into science during this period.  Camps are full day camp with each camp lasting one week.  Each week is a different theme selected to be of interest in children: magic, crime scene investigations, food and fun, playing with computers and using energy.  Each day combines physical activity, hands-on activities where children have the opportunity to do science and learn important concepts.  Assessments of student learning and parental evaluations document the improvement in student attitude towards science, learning science concepts and a strong desire to continue to engage in science activities.

Summer Science Camp as way to improve STEM learning and motivation in science

248th National Meeting (2014)

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