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Fuel Your Curiosity: Join STEMania’s STEM Summer Camps!

By Lauren Navarrete April 29, 2025

Get ready for an action-packed summer of discovery, innovation, and hands-on learning! STEMania is bringing a full lineup of exciting STEM camps to St. Stephen’s Episcopal School this summer.

From rockets and robotics to woodworking and biology, STEMania’s camps are designed to spark creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging environment. 


Here’s a look at what’s coming:

June 2–6: STEM Builders & NASA Astro Club

  • STEM Builders: Launch into the summer by designing structures, exploring the forces of energy and gravity, and building impressive engineering creations.
  • NASA Astro Club: Dive into the world of space exploration by building Mars rovers, tackling rocket challenges, and uncovering the mysteries of the universe.

July 7–11: Engineering Workshop & STEMVentures

  • Engineering Workshop: Experiment with mechanical design, transportation systems, smart materials, and high-altitude engineering challenges.
  • STEMVentures: Explore the wonders of the Earth—from polar expeditions to desert journeys—while discovering exciting STEM careers along the way.

July 14–18: STEM WoodWorks & BIO Quest

  • STEM WoodWorks: Put your skills to the test by building catapults, Mars landers, Rube Goldberg machines, and electric circuits, while mastering essential woodworking techniques.
  • BIO Quest: Embark on thrilling explorations of the human body, ecosystems, and polar regions, guided by real-world experts in biology and medicine.

July 21–25: Brick Lab Designers & Mad Scientists

  • Brick Lab Designers: Take on exciting STEM LEGO Master Challenges, including building underwater robotics and designing innovative structures.
  • Mad Scientists: Unleash your inner chemist with colorful chemical reactions, edible slime experiments, forensic science investigations, and magical chemistry adventures.



Each camp blends real-world STEM challenges with exciting, hands-on activities developed by industry professionals — ensuring every child leaves inspired and empowered.

Camps are for children entering grades 1 to 5 (*STEM WoodWorks & BIO Quest is for grades 3 to 6).  Camp hours are 8:30AM to 3:30PM with half-day options (8:30AM to 11:30AM) available for select camps.  All sessions are conveniently located at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School (315 41st Street W, Bradenton).  Whether you attend St. Stephen’s or another school, everyone is welcome to join STEMania this summer for a season of STEM exploration and innovation!


STEMania

315 41st Street W Bradenton, FL 34209

Phone: 941-538-5142

Email: infostemania.manatee@gmail.com

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