Summer Camp 2025
The MSSM STEM Summer Camp is evolving to offer a more cohesive and theme-focused experience. One major change is that the single-gender week structure has been eliminated, opening up each week to all campers. Week 1 is now dedicated to ages 10-12, offering a program similar to recent years, with structured classes, engaging activities, quiet time, and evening events to create a balanced, enjoyable experience.
The following three weeks are now changing their names from “Capstone” to “Themed” and educationally focused: Space, Terra, and Tech. Each themed week will dive into its topic with three longer, in-depth classes designed to immerse campers in hands-on learning, sparking curiosity and deeper understanding of that week's theme. These sessions are crafted by curriculum designers to ensure educational rigor and engagement, featuring four core and two elective classes. Campers are required to choose two core classes and one elective, giving them the freedom to explore specific interests within the weekly theme. Some afternoons will feature the usual camp activities, while other days will include field trips to local sites, like a planetarium show at the Francis Malcolm Science Center during Space Week.
The camp will maintain a homework-free environment, with only light assessments to reinforce learning. Additionally, the reduced camper numbers each week will foster a more intimate setting, allowing for personalized attention and a more enjoyable camp experience for all.
To continue providing a high-quality experience with enhanced programming, the camp fee has been adjusted to $1,000 per week. This change allows us to offer even more engaging activities, field trips, and resources, ensuring an enriching and memorable summer for all our campers. We appreciate your understanding and support as we grow and improve our camp offerings.
Camp Dates:
Discovery: July 6th to July 12th (Ages 10-12)
Space Week: July 13th to July 19th (Ages 12-14)
Terra Week: July 20th to July 26th (Ages 12-14)
Tech Week: July 27th to Aug 2nd (Ages 12-14)
We had hoped for a December 16th opening, but now it will be the first part of the year in early January. We apologize for the delay, but some of the changes we made took longer to update in the camp software.