Transitioning from elementary to high school is one of the first major education milestones children experience and there is no denying the uncertainty and challenges that come with it—we understand the significance of this period and we help provide participants with the necessary tools needed to comfortably and confidently transition. One of the ways your child will grow is through the development of their own portfolio project. This will give them the opportunity to research a real-world problem (their own or somebody else’s) and independently come up with an innovative way to address it. Whether the problem is as simple as “I need a place to sit” or as complex as designing a remote-controlled vehicle, the portfolio project is self-driven and based on the interests of the individual. Senior Leaders will learn how to effectively manage their time, what it means to take risks, how to overcome obstacles, and the value of trial and error. Acquiring these skills at a young age is an excellent way for youth to build confidence and set them up for success in STEAM-related careers as well as everyday life.

Senior Leaders will further their growth through hands-on learning opportunities where they can develop technical skills. They will have access to our Makerspace and knowledgeable instructors ready to teach them all the things needed to complete their portfolio project. Some of the hands-on skills our Senior Leaders can look forward to building on include woodworking, 3D design and printing, coding and robotics, woodworking, and other skills required to develop their own portfolio. 

Finally, our Senior Leaders will collaborate with members of our summer staff team to plan fun, camp-wide activities for younger campers, such as The STEAM Project Carnival and Mini Olympics!