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STEM on the Move Summer Camp 2026

STEM on the Move is a summer camp designed to inspire students entering grades 6 and 7 to pursue STEM education and stimulate interest in careers in science and technology. The camp is sponsored by the Idaho Transportation Department and comes at a minimal cost to the students. It features two four-day all-day camps for a total of 60 participants.

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Students complete STEM projects inside a bus
STEM Exploration 2015, Boise State Campus, Photo Patrick Sweeney

This year’s program brings together faculty and education specialists to create a unique educational experience underpinned by the theme of transportation. Students will get to simulate traffic and design optimal solutions for busy intersections, explore ideas for using smart devices to create connected cities or explore how ants or birds organize their traffic. In addition to STEM content, the students will experience Boise State campus through daily lunch&learn meetings with researchers and participate in outdoor enrichment activities.

Schedule of activities

DaySTEM activityEnrichment activitySTEAM activity
Day 1Traffic Jammers – interactive traffic modeling Tour of Alberstson’s stadiumCode.org
Day 2Do the Math – Save a Life – data analysis for traffic safetyStein LuminaryDesign balloon cars
Day 3Make-A-GameBoise ZooBuild your own lava lamp
Day 4Baloon Car RacingAnn Morrison ParkOrigami

Daily schedule

TimeActivity
8:30 amBus pick-up
9:30 amBus drop-off at Boise State
9:35 amSTEM activity – Part 1
11:30 amLunch & learn
12:30 pmField trip / enrichment activity
2:30 pmSTEM activity – Part 2
3:45 pmIntegrated STEAM activity
4:30 pmAfternoon snack
4:45 pmDepart camp