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STEAM Studio

A premier summer day camp for exploring STEAM possibilities!

Welcome to the STEAM Studio--where third through tenth graders explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in real life while having fun, making friends, and creating memories at Miami University Regionals' campuses. We seek to build tomorrow's leaders in STEAM. Join us for a great summer!

What is STEAM Studio?

STEAM Studio provides weekly, hands-on STEAM activities for kids to imagine, design, and bring their ideas to life. STEAM expands STEM learning with “A,” for arts—visual art and aesthetics, language arts, music, social studies, and the physical arts. 

  • Young people will experience traditional and nontraditional summer camp fun.
  • Sessions for 3rd - 4th graders, 5th - 8th graders, and leadership training for 9th - 10th graders.
  • Choose one session per week; weeks 1 - 3 are at the Middletown campus; weeks 4 - 6 are at the Hamilton campus.
  • Prices vary; see individual session descriptions. Scholarships may be availablecontact us to apply.
  • A sample of STEAM-themed camp sessions includes:
    • Robotics.
    • Game creation.
    • Aerodynamics.
    • Women in STEAM.
STEAM Studio campers learning how to operate a robotic arm

Middletown Sessions

Week 1; Middletown: June 20 - 23, 2023

Choose one session out of the following three options; camp hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Young women connecting circuits

Women In STEAM | 5th - 8th | $200

4-day session; limited to 45 campers

Ever wonder who the first female field engineer was, and her connection to the greater Cincinnati area? Discover how women have made an impact through science and engineering, and try taking their contributions to the next level. Share your projects at the end of the week to inspire tomorrow’s STEMists!

Two campers measuring liquids

Culinary Chemist | 5th - 8th | $200

4-day session; limited to 45 campers

Excite the budding chemist, and investigate something we all love: FOOD! Turn our kitchens into your science lab with tasty hands-on experiments, discover the secret to making boba balls, and more. Share your discoveries at the end of the week with a “tasty” celebration and scientific food tour!

Week 2; Middletown: June 26 - 30, 2023

Choose one session out of the following three options; camp hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Campers working with a robotic arm to move objects

Robot Masters | 5th - 8th | $250

5-day session; limited to 45 campers

What would you build and why, if given the chance to create your own robot? Join us and try basic coding, electrical wiring, and engineering while designing the prototype for your very own unique robot. At the end of the week, debut your creation during our Robot Expo!

Leader in training programming a robot arm

Robot-IX | 5th - 8th | $250

5-day session; limited to 30 campers

Did you attend Robot Masters last summer, and are you excited to take your robotics skills to the next level? Design, build, and code your own robotic team mascot and learn about robotics careers. Demonstrate your creation during our Robot Expo at the end of the week!

**NOTE** Must have attended Robot Masters in 2022 to participate in this session.

Week 3; Middletown: July 5 - 7, 2023

Choose one session out of the following three options; camp hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Campers trying an experiment

STEAM Survivor | 5th - 8th | $150

3-day session; limited to 45 campers

Could you build a shelter to withstand the elements? Design a cooler from cardboard to keep food cold, or engineer a water still to obtain clean drinking water? Join us in the STEAM Studio to test your creativity and ingenuity, and see if you have what it takes to survive off the grid!

Full STEAM Ahead

Calling all 3rd and 4th graders!

Middletown Mini Session: July 5 – 7, 2023

Hamilton Mini Session: July 12 – 14, 2023

Cost per session $150

STEAM up your summer and try engineering toys, programming micro:bits, and more. At the end of the week, share your creations during our STEAM Expo! Content and activities are the same for both Mini Sessions.

3-day sessions; limited to 30 campers

mini session

What is Leadership Academy?

Training for 9th - 10th graders to develop leadership skills

Middletown weekly sessions: June 20 – July 7, 2023
Hamilton weekly sessions: July 10 – 28, 2023

Cost $75 – $125 (per week)

STEAM Studio Leadership Academy (Leaders-In-Training, LIT) is designed for teens looking for an opportunity to strengthen their leadership and workforce skills while having summer fun! Our LIT program provides teens with opportunities to achieve personal goals. Teens experience diverse roles and important responsibilities as they progress within our program while working alongside our experienced staff.

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Hamilton Sessions

Week 4; Hamilton: July 10 - 14, 2023

Choose one session out of the following three options; camp hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Camper drawing with markers

The ART of STEAM | 5th - 8th | $250

5-day session; limited to 45 campers

Explore the “A” in STEAM to the fullest potential by bringing visual arts to life! Investigate how the science of music, video game design, and creative thinking come together while producing your own masterpieces. Debut your one-of-a-kind artistic visions at the STEAM Studio Art Show!

Week 5; Hamilton: July 17 - 21, 2023

Choose one session out of the following three options; camp hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Young women connecting circuits

Women in STEAM | 5th - 8th | $250

5-day session; limited to 45 campers

Ever wonder who the first female field engineer was, and her connection to the greater Cincinnati area? Discover how women have made an impact through science and engineering, and try taking their contributions to the next level. Share your projects at the end of the week to inspire tomorrow’s STEMists!

Camper flying a drone

Take Flight | 5th - 8th | $250

5-day session; limited to 45 campers

Take your summer to new heights! Spend the week engineering original aircraft, try drone flying, and conduct aerospace experiments! At the end of the week, unveil your prototypes for the future at our Aerospace Expo!

Week 6; Hamilton: July 24 - 28, 2023

Choose one session out of the following three options; camp hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Young women using virtual reality games

Level Up | 5th - 8th | $250

5-day session; limited to 45 campers

Instead of playing video games, why not get into the game? Join us to learn about game design and take your love of gaming to the next level! Try programming a game for a micro:bit, create an original top-down game, and more. At the end of the week, share your projects during our Gaming Expo!

Camper programming a video game

Ultimate Gamer | 5th - 8th | $250

5-day session; limited to 30 campers

Level Up graduates: Take your gaming knowledge up another level this week! Build and program a game controller, use JavaScript to code your own game, experience ESports, and learn about careers beyond basic game design. At the end of the week, share your designs during our Gaming Expo!

**NOTE** You must have attended Level Up in 2022 to participate in this session.

STEAM Studio Daily Schedule

Our sample schedule shows how we plan our days. STEAM Studio coordinates a variety of hands-on, STEAM-themed workshops for each day, and opportunities for campers to socialize and get active.

STEAM Studio sample daily schedule

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9-9:15 a.m.
Check In

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9:15-9:30 a.m.
Power Up!

Solve a human padlock and other team-building games.

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9:30-10 a.m.
Daily Kickstarter

A quick STEAM challenge to start the day!

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10:15-11:30 a.m.
Hands-On Workshop #1

Science, coding, engineering, and more focused around the weekly theme.

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11:45 a.m.-Noon
Mindbender

Mini-mysteries, brain-teasers, mathematical challenges.

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Noon-1 p.m.
Lunch/Recreation Time

 

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1:15-2:30 p.m.
Hands-On Workshop #2

Science, coding, engineering, and more focused around the weekly theme.

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2:45-3:45 p.m.
Camper's Choice 

Choose large-scale STEAM activities, focused physical activities, or create an exciting masterpiece.

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4 p.m.
Power Down! Check Out 

Reflect on our day’s experiences.

Our campers had a blast at STEAM Studio in 2022!

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Watch our Slideshow Highlights

Sponsors

This project was funded in part by grants from:

Duke Energy, Hamilton Community Foundation, and Miriam G. Knoll Foundation
Duke Energy Logo Hamilton County Foundation Miriam G. Knoll Foundation

 

Connect with STEAM Studio

Program Manager

Theresa "Taz" YoungTheresa Young, M.Ed.

E-Campus Program and Outreach Specialist
STEAM Studio Program Manager

SteamStudio@MiamiOH.edu

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