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STEM on the Move Summer Camp

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 50 participants.

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

This year’s program brings together faculty in mathematics, chemistry, and human-computer interaction 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.

Register for STEM on the Move

Where, when, and how much

Two four-day sessions:

  • June 20 – 23, 2023
  • June 27 – 30, 2023

Place

Boise State University

Cost

$10 registration, otherwise free.

Transportation

Transportation from Syringa and Jefferson Middle Schools to the camp and back will be provided at no cost.

Registration

Register for STEM on the Move

Please direct any questions to Michal Kopera michalkopera@boisestate.edu

Sample daily agenda

Review the table for a sample of the daily agenda including times and activities.

Time Activity
7:30 am Bus pick-up begins
8:20 am Drop-off
8:30 am STEM activity – part 1
10 am Field trip/enrichment activity
11:30 am Lunch & Learn
12:30 pm STEM activity – part 2
2:00 pm Integrated art project
4:45 am Depart camp

Contact information

Camp Director

Michal Kopera
Email: michalkopera@boisestate.edu
Phone: (208) 426-1168

Program Manager

Yliana Villegas
Email: ylianavillegas@boisestate.edu
Phone: (208) 426-1739