STEM Camps

Backyard Biology

Instructor: Ivy Camps

Ages: 5-11

Dates: Week 8 (Aug 5-9)

Time: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $495

In this camp, students will learn how to think and act like a scientist and nature detective to explore their surroundings and see what amazing life you can find. By the end of camp, students will have created a library of all the local wildlife they've discovered and will present their findings to their peers.

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BioEYES Genetics, Intermediate

Instructor: JHU Project BioEYES
Ages: rising 7th and 8th graders
Dates: Week 4 (July 8-12), Week 8 (Aug 5-9)
Times: half day (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Cost: $425

Work with live zebrafish to learn about human biology! Did you know we are 70% similar to zebrafish, genetically?! Campers will mate a striped zebrafish and an albino zebrafish, hypothesize about what the baby fish will look like (e.g., their phenotype), and care for their see-through embryos over the course of one week to the larval stage. They will also make drawings and observations of their fish and babies, look at them under high-powered microscopes, and learn the basics of genetics.

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BioEYES Genetics, Advanced

Instructor: JHU Project BioEYES
Ages: rising 9th and 10th graders
Dates: Week 5 (July 15-19)
Times: half day (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Cost: $450

Work with live zebrafish to learn about Mendelian Genetics! Campers will perform different genetic crosses (matings) by adding heterozygous carriers of a pigment mutation. Students must determine the genotype of their original adult fish by observing the phenotypes of the offspring. Along the way, students discuss higher-level concepts such as stem cells and vertebrate development.

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Project BioEYES, Micro

Instructor: JHU Project BioEYES
Ages: rising 4th and 5th graders
Dates: Week 2 (June 24 - 28), Week 7 (July 29 - Aug 2)
Times: half day (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Cost: $420

Become a scientist by working with live zebrafish to learn about human and fish development! Campers will mate zebrafish, and care for their see-through embryos over the course of one week to the larval stage. They will also make drawings and observations of their fish and babies, look at them under high-powered microscopes, and compare humans and zebrafish. We will also learn about how the fish’s natural tropical environment is similar to and different from where the campers live, what human and zebrafish embryos both need to survive and where they get it, how gills are different than lungs, and the function of our respective hearts.

*This camp runs from 10-12. Campers may be dropped off at 9 and enjoy playground and game time with counselors from 9-10.

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Project BioEYES, Nano

Instructor: JHU Project BioEYES
Ages: rising 2nd and 3rd graders
Dates: Week 1 (June 17 - 21) no camp on June 19th
Times: half day (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Cost: $330

Become a scientist by working with live zebrafish to learn about human and fish anatomy! Campers will mate live zebrafish, and care for their see-through embryos over the course of one week to the larval stage. They will also chart their development by making drawings and observations of their fish and babies, look at them under high-powered microscopes, and learn about basic anatomy, habitats, life cycles, and the similarities and differences between humans and fish.

* Please note that this camp runs from 10-12. Campers may be dropped off at 9 and enjoy playground and game time with counselors from 9-10.

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Code It Camp (full day)

Instructor: Codemoji
Ages: 8-11
Dates: Week 6 (July 22-26)
Times: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $495

Codemoji’s Code It program’s mission is simple: teach students to enjoy all things related to coding and the web while building problem-solving and creative thinking skills. Our teachers deliver clear and entertaining instruction to ensure students have fun while learning complex coding skills using emojis that represent HTML text, which lowers the barriers to new coders and increases their excitement and understanding of computer science. Students build animations, websites, and video games; explore multiple coding languages; program robots; create STEM-based projects both on and offline, and are encouraged to share their projects when they get home. Students also work with interactive circuit boards to understand the basics of currents and work with their teacher to build a handful of fun hands-on projects.

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Code It Camp (half day)

Instructor: Codemoji
Ages: 8-11
Dates: Week 7 (July 29 - Aug 2)
Times: half day (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $295

Codemoji’s Code It program’s mission is simple: teach students to enjoy all things related to coding and the web while building problem-solving and creative thinking skills. Our teachers deliver clear and entertaining instruction to ensure students have fun while learning complex coding skills using emojis that represent HTML text, which lowers the barriers to new coders and increases their excitement and understanding of computer science. Students build animations, websites, and video games; explore multiple coding languages; program robots; create STEM-based projects both on and offline, and are encouraged to share their projects when they get home. Students also work with interactive circuit boards to understand the basics of currents and work with their teacher to build a handful of fun hands-on projects.

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Creative Coding Camp

Instructor: Codemoji
Ages: 6-8
Dates: Week 7 (July 29 - Aug 2)
Times: half day (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Cost: $295

In Codemoji's Creative Coding, students will learn the basics of coding and computer science as they are immersed in STEM activities. Students will collaborate to program robots to complete tasks, work with emojis as they dive into the Codemoji platform, and participate in offline unplugged coding activities and games. Throughout the program, students will design a website and learn to utilize their newly acquired coding skills to advance through interactive lessons. The Codemoji program will challenge your students as they advance through HTML, CSS, and JS coding basics and will promote the desire to continue their coding learning outside of the classroom.

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Engineer a Better World with Ice, Water, and STEAM

Game On: Coding

Instructor: Codemoji
Ages: 8-11
Dates: Week 8 (Aug 5-9)
Times: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $495

Does your student want to learn more about how video games work? In Game On, students will take their skills to the next level while learning about coding basics. During the week, students will be introduced to coding languages and how game animations are made while utilizing their new knowledge to create mini-games including “Shark Eats Fish”, “Treasure Hunt,” and more!

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Lego Robotics for Beginners using Spike Prime

Instructor: Heather Samet, RPCS Lower School STEAM Teacher
Ages: 8-12
Dates: Week 4 (July 8-12) and Week 5 (July 15-19)
Time: half day (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $300

In this Lego Robotics camp, campers will learn to build a robot using Lego Spike Prime kits. They will learn to code their robot using block coding. After they learn the basics of coding movement, sound, and lights, they will be given challenges to complete.

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Little Inventors Camp

Instructor: SPARK Business Academy
Ages: 5-8
Dates: Week 5 (July 15-19)
Times: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $495

In this "inventive" program, students design and create solutions to problems, teaming up to identify the need for a new invention, and producing real structures and solutions. In one STEM challenge, students build bridges using a variety of materials and experiment with how much weight they can hold. Students will also learn about famous inventors, and discuss how inventions improve our lives.

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Little Doctor School

Instructor: Little Medical School
Ages: 5-11
Dates: Week 4 (July 10 - 14)
Times: half day (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Cost: $420

Camp participants will role-play the key responsibilities of a doctor and learn about vital organs in the human body. These future doctors will learn how to use a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and reflex hammer. They will practice administering first aid, learn how pharmacists play a role in administering medications, and more!

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Little Veterinarian School

Instructor: Little Medical School
Ages: 5-11
Dates: Week 2 (June 24-28), Week 6 (July 22 - 26)
Times: half day (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Cost: $420

Camp participants will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian and learn how to care for a dog and/or a cat. These future veterinarians will learn how to remove ticks, perform a nose- to-tail exam, understand proper animal nutrition and hydration, suture lacerations, and more!

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Magnus Chess Camp

Instructor: Magnus Chess Academy
Ages: 6-11
Dates: Week 5 (July 15-19), Week 7 (July 29 - Aug 2)
Times: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $495

Magnus Chess Academy chess camps are made for everyone! We've taught more than 100,000 kids of all skill levels, from beginners learning the rules up to state and national champions. Campers are broken up in groups by skill level for lessons that range from the basic rules to master games, openings, endgames, and tactics. Students will build upon their skills by playing practice games again other students. At the end of the week, each camper will receive a t-shirt and their very own chess set!

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Master YouTube Content Creation

Instructor: Ivy Camps
Ages: 5-11
Dates: Week 4 (July 8-12)
Times: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $495

In this camp, students will explore the exciting world of online content creation through a collaborative YouTube project. Students will learn about storyboarding, recording, lighting, editing, thumbnails, and more! By the end of the camp, students will create a real YouTube-style video!

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Out of This World Mania

Instructor: Little Scholars
Ages: 5-11
Dates: Week 6 (July 22 - 26)
Times: half day (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Cost: $295

5,4,3,2,1 blast off to a galaxy far, far away to learn about Earth and the amazing solar system. Discover all things galactic such as comets, planets, shooting stars, rockets and more. Learn about flight, the adventures of space travel, and participate in a rocket launch!

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Paws & Claws: Exploring Veterinary Medicine

Instructor: Ivy Camps
Ages: 5-11
Dates: Week 7 (July 29-Aug 2)
Time: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $495

In this camp, students will have the opportunity to discover different animals that exist around the world. They will also have a chance to dive into veterinary medicine and learn how we can help protect the health of the species that exist around us! By the end of this camp, students will develop a presentation on how to take care of an animal of their choice.

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Science of Motion & Machines

Instructor: Ivy Camps
Ages: 5-11
Dates: Week 1 (June 17-21) no camp on June 19th
Times: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $495

In this camp, students will learn about the science behind motion and machines, focusing on boats and planes. They will also build working models of both boats and planes. Once they have built their working models, students will use knowledge to build and test their own plane and boat that they will fly and float.

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Strategy & Wonder: Game Design

Instructor: Ivy Camps
Ages: 5-11
Dates: Week 5 (July 15-19)
Times: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $495

In this camp, students will participate in word games, memory games, and knowledge games. These exciting and competitive games encourage students to be sharper and more predictive thinkers. Students will ultimately design and create their own game for their classmates to play during their final class!

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That's Gross Camp

Instructor: Little Scholars
Ages: 7-11
Dates: Week 4 (July 8-12)
Times: half day (9:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Cost: $240

Get your hands dirty and hold your nose! This hands-on program will combine anatomy, physiology, and chemistry to help better understand the way your body works. Make fake blood, discover how sugar causes cavities, and find out why we burp. You'll have your grown-ups saying- YUCK!

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Think Like a Scientist

Instructor: Ivy Camps
Ages: 5-11
Dates: Week 7 (July 29-Aug 2)

Time: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $495

In this camp, students will build their STEM knowledge and apply critical thinking skills in the exploration of foundational science concepts. By the end of this camp, students will engage in an inquiry-based project on the scientific topic of their interest and present their findings to their camp group.

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To Infinity & Beyond: Exploring Outer Space

Instructor: Ivy Camps
Ages: 5-11
Dates: Week 5 (July 15-19)
Times: full day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $495

In this camp, students will learn components of the solar system and how it works, the different types of stars and planets, what life is like in space as an astronaut, space travel and landings, and the requirements for survival in the harsh environment of space. By the end of the this camp students will use their knowledge gained to design their own realistic planet.

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Weird Nature Science Camp

Instructor: Vineyard App Camp
Ages: 5-10
Dates: Week 7 (July 29 - Aug 2)
Times: half day (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Cost: $295

Have you ever wanted to be a scientist? Or to increase your understanding of the natural world? Well, you're in luck! In this camp, we'll be learning about physics and the natural world through fun, easy science experiments in chemistry and physics. We'll learn about states of matter, the animal and plant kingdoms, and how things we interact with in our everyday lives really work.

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In This Section

Backyard Biology

BioEYES Genetics, Intermediate

BioEYES Genetics, Advanced

Project BioEYES, Micro

Project BioEYES, Nano

Code It Camp (full day)

Code It Camp (half day)

Creative Coding Camp

Engineer a Better World with Ice, Water, and STEAM

Game On: Coding

Lego Robotics for Beginners using Spike Prime

Little Inventors Camp

Little Doctor School

Little Veterinarian School

Magnus Chess Camp

Master YouTube Content Creation

Out of This World Mania

Paws & Claws: Exploring Veterinary Medicine

Science of Motion & Machines

Strategy & Wonder: Game Design

That's Gross Camp

Think Like a Scientist

To Infinity & Beyond: Exploring Outer Space

Weird Nature Science Camp

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