STEM Summer Camps

Inspiring Young Innovators

STEM summer camps provide an exciting opportunity for students to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in a hands-on, engaging environment.

These camps foster curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills, preparing students for future careers while making learning fun. Whether through robotics, engineering challenges, or coding projects, STEM camps equip students with valuable skills and inspire a lifelong love for discovery.

At Strawbees, we support educators and camp organizers in creating enriching STEM experiences that ignite students' passion for innovation.

In this page, you can find:

→ Curriculum Alignment

→ Success Stories

→ Grant Opportunities

→ Meet the Account Manager

Why Implement STEM?

Three Key Benefits of Implementing STEM in Summer Camps

There are many reasons to implement STEM education in a summer camp but we've highlighted three primary reasons below including hands-on learning and problem solving, encouraging innovation and creativity, as well as preparing for future careers to build the future innovators of the world.

Reasons to Implement STEM in Summer Camps

Hands-On Learning Beyond the Classroom

What we know:

  • STEM Summer Camps can provide immersive, hands-on experiences in a much less time or activity restrictive setting.
  • Through real-world projects, students can develop problem-solving skills, collaboration techniques, and a deeper understanding of scientific concepts.
  • Research shows that summer camps are an effective setting for youth to develop skills essential for academics and the workplace.

Encouraging Creativity and Innovation

What we know:

  • STEM Summer Camps create an environment where students can experiment, design, and innovate on a longer timeline.
  • Research shows that both STEM and STEAM education generate positive effects on student creativity approaches and can promote the development of creativity.
  • Whether building structures with Strawbees or programming micro:bit, students gain the freedom to explore and apply STEM principles creatively.

Preparing for Future Careers in STEM Fields

What we know:

  • STEM-related careers are growing rapidly, and early exposure can help students gain a competitive edge.
  • According to research, students who participated in science-focused summer camps were more likely to choose science and engineering as their career fields.
  • Camps introduce participants to fields such as robotics, engineering, and computer science, encouraging them to pursue further STEM education and careers.
Success Stories

STEM Summer Camps with Strawbees

Strawbees has had a significant impact on STEM in summer camps. Our hands-on, innovative approach to teaching STEM empowers students to build, create, and collaborate—skills that are essential for their future success.

School District Highlight

One of our proudest stories is the district wide implementation of Strawbees in Judson Independent School District. With the help of the Director of College, Career and Military Readiness, Devin Holmes, and the STEM Coordinator, John Blue, Strawbees was implemented across 25 different schools in both elementary and middle school.

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What Teachers Say

Here’s what administrators and educators are saying about their experiences:

“This year, we have kids starting to code as early as kindergarten with Strawbees!”
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Anna Fitzsimmons

Coordinator of Digital Learning

“We learned about simple machines through hands-on projects using Strawbees!”
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May Voltz

Math Content Specialist

"With Strawbees, we created the Ocean Bucket to help students learn about collecting ocean trash!"
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Meaghan Creamer

iWonder Lab Coordinator

Strawbees Classroom

Strawbees Classroom includes a variety of lessons for different grade levels, including anything from building basic shapes to using micro:bit to code a plant that responds to light. Strawbees Classroom is free to sign up for and explore, whether you have Strawbees just yet or not. To explore the lessons and teacher resources, you can join today.

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Grant opportunities

Classroom STEM Grants

Finding funding for STEM and STEAM education can be challenging, but there are a range of grants and funding sources to support hands-on learning initiatives for classrooms wanting to implement STEM lessons.

State-Level Grant Opportunities

At the state level, many education departments and local foundations offer grants specifically for STEM programs.

These grants are often tailored to help school districts implement innovative STEM solutions, such as Strawbees, into their curricula.

By searching through your state’s education department website, you can find various funding options available for STEM education initiatives.

Some useful resources to explore include:

National-Level Grant Opportunioties

National grant opportunities provide broader access to funding for schools looking to implement or expand STEM programs.

Prominent national organizations such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Education offer funding to support educational institutions in their STEM initiatives.

National grants tend to have larger funding pools, which can allow for more extensive program implementation or research.

Examples of national-level grants include:

By applying for these national grants, schools and districts can receive significant funding to enhance their STEM curricula, including resources like Strawbees.

How We Can Help with Grant Applications

If you're looking for funding to bring hands-on STEAM learning to your students, we do have a grant writing webinar you can watch to help support you.

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Strawbees in the Classroom

Next Steps

Integrating STEM into classrooms is an investment in the future of students and society.

By fostering critical thinking, promoting creativity, and preparing students for careers in high-demand fields, STEM education lays the foundation for a prosperous tomorrow.

At Strawbees, we are dedicated to supporting educators in bringing STEM lessons to life with hands-on, engaging materials.

Whether through state-level or national grants, there are numerous opportunities to fund and implement these innovative programs. Get in touch with us if you're interested in getting STEM in your classrooms with Strawbees.

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Ellen Florberger
School Partnership Manager
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