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University of St. Thomas STEPS camp University of Minnesota Science and Engineering Science Museum camps Bakken Museum Summer Camp Girl Scout camps Community Education camps

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Complete 6th grade in spring and entering 7th grade in fall. 5 one-week sessions in 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqUZuD6u7RU&feature=youtu.be ADVANCED 2 one-week sessions for girls completing 8th grade in spring 2014 and entering 9th grade in fall 2014. Girls must have attended the 6th grade Basic STEPS camp to be eligible. WHAT IS STEPS? An opportunity for girls to learn more about what engineers do: Outstanding instructors with extensive backgrounds in engineering, technology and science, teach the workshops A one-week introduction to the world of technology and engineering. A camping experience at the St. Paul Campus of the University of St. Thomas A hands-on experience with high-tech equipment and processes STEPS camper adjusts the airplane made for the STEPS program. Program activities: Include manufacturing and flying a radio controlled airplane. Students explore science and engineering topics such as physics, chemistry and team building. There is time for fun! The camp schedule includes swimming, pizza parties and karaoke. Participants experience dorm life, cafeteria food and learn what it is like to be on a college campus. For more information, contact: Jacki Kubal (651) 962-5750 email: STEPSCamp@stthomas.edu STEPSCamp@stthomas.edu

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Exploring Careers in Engineering and Physical Science These week-long sessions sponsored by the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering are for high school students entering grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. Students attend the camp from 9 a.m.4 p.m. each day. Demonstrations Lectures Tours Lab experiences Engineering, science, and mathematics will come alive as viable careers. Experience Campus life by touring with students, lunch with faculty, panels WATCH http://cse.umn.edu/k12/CSE_CONTENT_290860.php for 2015 DATES AND APPLICATION (last year published in January) Kids' University discover a world of hands-on interactive fun topics that feature active participation and imagination two to three hours of academic enrichment a day rest of the day spent playing sports or games, swimming, rock climbing explore the University of Minnesota for a well-rounded experience http://www.recwell.umn.edu/youth/kids-u.php

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Technology Day Camp This three-day summer camp explores the wonders of technology, robotics, and college in general; free, diversity and outreach program Grades 6-8, ages 11-13 Sponsor: Center for Distributed Robotics contact Jeremy Jenkins jenki136@umn.edu or 612-625-4104 with any questionsjenki136@umn.edu contact Terry Lynch at ande3690@umn.edu or 612-624-0811 with any questions.ande3690@umn.edu https://www.dtc.umn.edu/robotics.php Science Discovery Day Camps at the Bell Museum These week-long day camps are led by museum education staff and give campers the opportunity to meet University scientists and take field trips to University learning centers Topics range from mammals to invertebrates, outer space, the environment and more Hands-on, inquiry-based classroom and laboratory activities, as well as outdoor exploration and recreation Grades K-6 Sponsor: Bell Museum of Natural History http://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/ForFamilies/SummerCamps/index.htm

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Summer Science Day Camp Look for registration to open in February 2015 to be posted in January http://www.thebakken.org/summer-camp Program Highlights Every camper will make and take home his or her own unique project. Campers have access to a large variety of materials and tools for project building. There is a very high ratio of staff to students (usually a 1:6 ratio). Campers have opportunities to work in small collaborative groups and individually. Campers will exercise their creative thinking skills every day. Students will be trained to confidently work with a number of different tools in the workshop. Campers are a part of community of like minded students who all share a common interest in making and doing. Summer camps at The Bakken empower students to take control of their environment. The camp curriculum is focused around the process of invention and problem solving, skills that can be put to use in all aspects of their life.

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FIRST LEGO League FIRST Tech Challenge FIRST Robotics Mathcounts Odyssey of the Mind Leonardos Basement Microsoft DigiGirlz Girl Scout science and technology programs Community Education programs

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Inspire kids to BUILD confidence, CREATE opportunities and THRIVE in the 21st century. Minnesota Renewable Energy Challenge each spring Minnesota FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge each fall/winter. Programs train, teach and empower student teams, coaches and volunteers. 700 volunteers offer high energy, fun, team-based programs and competitions Kids learn how to work together, solve real-world problems and become leaders. 3,500 kids across Minnesota each year. Since 1999 over 25,000 students "During the 2008 - 2018 decade, professional, scientific, and technical service jobs will grow by an estimated 34%. ~U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2010 - 2011 Alumni have gone on to pursue STEM careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Help our kids learn to be engaged and educated citizens to make responsible, informed decisions that affect us, our society and our environment; we must understand science and math. High Tech Kids is committed to introducing the next generation of engineers, scientists, computer programmers, technicians, policy makers and project managers to the challenge and promise of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).

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FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is a robotics competition targeted toward middle and high school-aged students. It offers the traditional challenge of a FIRST Robotics competition but with a more accessible and affordable robotics kit. In September each year, FIRST announces the game challenge to FTC teams at Kickoff. Unlike FRC, there is no 'ship day' when the robot has to be finished; Teams can work on their robots up to and during competitions. Qualifying Tournaments and State Championships occur from October through March, and the World Championship is held in April. http://www.mnfirst.org/

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Enrichment, coaching and competition program promoting middle school and junior high mathematics. Volunteer members of the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers coordinate MATHCOUNTS has been reaching out to students and teachers since 1983 in MN. February local competition, March state, May national mathcountsmn.org/find-your-chapter/

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minnesotaodysseyofthemind.wordpress.com /

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Register for classes: http://leonardosbasement.org/registration/

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http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/digigirlz/onlineclasses.aspx http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/digigirlz/hightechcamp.aspx

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Remember to keep checking the schedule for other and similar STEM events for Girl Scouts University of St Thomas University of Minnesota Any other events your troop has participated in?

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Get STEM website (www.getstem-mn.com)www.getstem-mn.com SciGirls TV show (pbskids.org/scigirls)pbskids.org/scigirls Design Squad (www.pbskids.org/designsquad)www.pbskids.org/designsquad Engineer Your Life (www.engineeryourlife.org)www.engineeryourlife.org I Seek Minnesotas career, education, and job resource (http://www.iseek.org/)http://www.iseek.org/ Make your own video game (www.rpgmakerweb.com)www.rpgmakerweb.com Read non-fiction (biographies, history, science, Discover magazine) Puzzles (www.conceptispuzzles.com)www.conceptispuzzles.com Make your own board game SWE Outreach (http://aspire.swe.org/)http://aspire.swe.org/ SWE-MN (www.swe-mn.org/outreach-experiments.html)www.swe-mn.org/outreach-experiments.html