Student Opportunities
On this page you will find links to local opportunities for students to experience and learn STEM concepts. Many will lead to organizations in the area that help children with programs and activities. Others may lead to web sites that contain information.
If you or your organization have activities that you feel would help children learn more about STEM, use our Contact Us form to let us know!
Science Station
Visit the Science Station's website, www.sciencestation.org to learn more about our 2009 summer camp program, with classes offered in Cedar Rapids at Lindale Mall and Iowa City at The University of Iowa College of Engineering. Children aged 4-11 attend week-long camps on STEM topics between June 8 and August 7. Paid instructors and volunteer classroom assistants needed. Contact Stacey Brooks, program coordinator, at 270-0021 for more information. Also available, opportunities in special programming and exhibit facilitation at new exhibit space at Lindale Mall -- early childhood area, permanent and traveling exhibits.
University of Iowa
The University of Iowa College of Engineering offers an assortment of fun and educational opportunities for students in grade 4 through 12. Visit their web site for all the details.
URL: http://k-12.engineering.uiowa.edu/camps-and-programs.php
Iowa State University
The Iowa State University Linn County Extension presents Engineering is Elementary to help students learn about engineering. This program is for students completing the third and fourth grades. For details, see Extension web site at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/linn/news/engineering+is+elementary+2009+summer+program+for+kids.htm
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Interactive Camps for Kids are designed to provide your child an enriching summer experience filled with exciting adventures and positive learning experiences. Designed for youth ages 9-15, the KICK summer program offers a wide variety of camps focusing on career exploration, adventure and fun. Whether it's a video gaming camp, acting camp, robotics camp, Web design camp, fashion design camp or race car camp--we're confident your child will find just the right summer camp experience ideally suited for him or her. Visit www.kirkwood.edu/kick to view the complete camp schedule, request a brochure or to register. We look forward to seeing you this summer!