Ignite's 2024 STEAM Summer Camps in Greenville, SC
At Ignite, STEM isn't about worksheets or textbooks. Our Summer Camps look like a room full of excited, creative kids exploring science, creatively tackling engineering challenges, learning introductory coding, and gaining confidence in their abilities to bring their own ideas to life. It's sometimes noisy, sometimes focused, and always FUN!
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Weekly Camps run the week of June 3rd thru July 29th
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Morning camps meet 9:30 - 12:00
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Afternoon camps meet 1:30 - 4:00
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Campers should wear casual clothes - slime and paint explosions don't always wash out!
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Campers can bring a water bottle and peanut-free snack if desired
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Location: 216 Bransfield Rd Greenville, SC 29615
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If you have multiple elementary age children you would like to send to camp at the same time, but who don’t all fit in a camp age-group, contact us at beth@igniteingenuity.org and we will discuss the possibility of all of them attending.
The World Runs on STEAM
Welcome to the World Runs on STEAM where young minds ages 7-9 embark on an exhilarating week of hands-on Engineering exploration! Engage in the wonders of wind and magnet cars, unleash creativity designing and building an Art Bot. Dive into the word of circuits, construct intricate marble runs, and launch paint rockets into the sky! Our camp is a dynamic blend of STEAM and fun, igniting a passion for engineering and innovation. Join us for a week of laughter, fun, and unforgettable engineering adventures!
Ages 7 - 9
June 10 - 14, 2024 1:30 - 4:00
$220
Robotic Innovation and Imagination!
Welcome to our Summer Camp of Robotic Innovation and Imagination! Campers ages 10 – 13 will dive into a world where stories come to life through robotics and automation. Campers ages 10 – 13 will program a micro:bit, a tiny hand-held computer, to code and create with digital technology. We will use the micro:bit along with LED lights, distance sensors, motors, and buzzers to create games, animate characters, tell stories, and build unique robots. From crafting interactive stories to mastering coding skills, each day is filled with creative challenges and opportunities for growth.
Campers will use Hummingbird Kits to code and animate their inventions. Hummingbird Kits can be purchased through Birdbrain Technologies if your child wants to continue learning with this technology after camp.
Ages: 10 - 13
Dates: June 24 - 28, 2024 9:30 - 12:00; July 15 - 19, 2024. 1:30 - 4:00
$250
How Things Work
Welcome to How Things Work – a week of dynamic engineering challenges tailored for aspiring innovators aged 9-12! Dive into the world of creativity as campers design and construct cardboard arcade games, bringing imagination to life. Explore engineering principles by designing and building motorized creatures, tackling intricate marble runs, and experiencing controlled chemical explosions that spark curiosity. Launch paint rockets into the sky and tackle engineering challenges that stretch problem-solving skills. Join us for a thrilling week of hands-on exploration, where innovation knows no bounds, and a passion for engineering takes flight!
Ages: 8 - 13
Dates: June 10 - 14, 2024 9:30 - 12:00
$220
LEGO Spike Essential Robotics
Ignite’s LEGO Spike Essential Camp introduces LEGO lovers to the LEGO Robotics Platform. Campers will build Amusement Park Rides, Vehicles, and Carnival Games and learn to control the motors, color sensor, distance sensor, and LED Matrix sensor through LEGO’s coding platform. This beginner’s level camp is perfect for Elementary students who love to build, problem solve, and explore coding.
Ages: 7 - 9
Dates: June 17 - 21, 2024 1:30 - 4:00
$250
Life in Miniature
Welcome to Life in Miniature Camp, where young imaginations ages 7-11 come to life in tiny worlds of wonder! Become an interior designer of your own wooden dollhouse as you craft superhero lairs, schoolhouses, and fairy-land abodes. Design and build furniture, paint the walls in vibrant hues, and add circuitry to light up rooms with creativity. From creating cozy living spaces to fantastical realms, the possibilities are endless in this miniature universe. Join us for a week of crafting, designing, and dreaming big in small spaces!
All campers will take home a decorated 2ft x 2ft wooden dollhouse to use for years to come!
Ages: 7 - 11
Dates: June 17 - 21, 2024 9:30 - 12:00
$220
STEAM, Wonder, and Curiosity
Welcome to the Young Engineers Camp – where curiosity and creativity take center stage! Geared for aspiring engineers ages 5 - 7, this week-long adventure is filled with hands-on, age-appropriate activities that make learning a blast. Campers will explore the world of science and engineering through exciting projects like lemon volcanos, where chemistry meets eruption, and slippery slime. But the fun doesn't stop there – our campers will delve into the world of squishy circuits, creating electrical circuits with soft, malleable dough. At Ignite, we believe in nurturing a love for STEM from an early age. Join us for a week of exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning that lays the foundation for a future filled with engineering marvels!
Ages 5 - 7
Dates: July 29 - August 2, 2024 9:30 - 12:00
$220
The Wonderful World of Robotics! Coding, Robotics, and Engineering for Beginners.
Welcome to a week of innovation and fun at our Introductory Robotics Camp! Designed for beginners aged 6-9, this camp is the perfect launchpad into the exciting world of robotics. Campers will dive into the basics of coding while exploring the wonders of robotics through hands-on experiences with the Sphero and Finch robots. From understanding fundamental concepts to creating simple programs, our camp is a journey of discovery and creativity. Join us for a week packed with laughter, learning, and the thrilling adventure of bringing robots to life!
Ages: 6 - 9
Dates: July 22 - 26, 2024 9:30 - 12:00