STEMKAMP

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STEMKAMP is a 5-day camp held each summer in locations throughout the country. Military-connected students in grades 3–8 participate in hands-on, low-tech, inquiry-based STEM content with a creative theme developed each year. The STEMKAMP approach encourages student persistence through failure and problem solving.

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Program Activities

Students (Grade 3-8)

Participate in an interactive, learning experience to build interest in STEM

Listen to presentations from STEM professionals

Gain understanding of STEM opportunities and programs

Program Near-Term Outcomes

Students (Grade 3-8)

Increase their persistence in learning STEM content

Gain awareness of STEM careers

Increase awareness of STEM learning opportunities

DSEC Near-Term Outcomes

Students (Grade 3-8)

Increased student engagement and interest in STEM (formal and informal)

Increased participant awareness of, and interest in STEM research and careers

Program Data

Students

835 total student participants

Student Grade Level

Military-Connected Students

Category	Count	%
Military-Connected Student	536	64.2%
Not military connected	299	35.8%

Educators

64 total educator participants

Educator Levels

Category	Count	%
Educator Grade Not Listed	64	100%

Educator Type

Category	Count	%
No position listed	64	100%

Military-Connected Educators

Category	Count	%
Military-Connected Educator	23	35.9%
Not military connected educator	41	64.1%