July 8th - JUly 11th, 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FEC Summer STEM Camp

We are very excited to be offering a STEM summer camp for the first time this year.  The camp will feature a mix of fun, hands-on, indoor and outdoor activities on topics from biodiversity, water quality, nature journaling, engineering, etc, and will be located at Francis Marion University’s new Freshwater Ecology Center, 3742 North Williston Road. 

The camp is for rising 4th through 6th graders and will run from Monday, July 8th to Thursday, July 11th, 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  A midmorning snack will be provided.  Drop-off begins at 8:45 and campers must be picked up by 12:15. Cost for the camp is $200.

Camp Forms & Payment

Your child is not considered registered until: Payment has been received. The application form has been filled out and the liability form has been signed. You can find the registration form and liability form below:

2024 Camp Registration Form
2024 Assumption of Risk Camp Form
SUBMIT COMPLETED FORMS HERE
SUBMIT ONLINE PAYMENT HERE

WHAT TO EXPECT

The campers will spend the week rotating between several fun and engaging STEM activities.  These will include:

  • Observing nature and nature journaling: Learn how to be a nature detective and learn about the natural world. Campers will observe nature, create a nature journal to document their experiences, then practice those skills observing insects, building a terrarium and observing insects in their habitat.

 

  • Bird explorers. Using birds, campers will learn about food webs and adaptations.  Fun activities help demonstrate how beaks are adapted for specific foods.  Campers will get to dissect an owl pellet to help construct a food web.
  • STEM design challenges.  Campers will compete in two design challenges.  Who can make the best puff car and straw hoop airplane?  Campers learn about the design process.

 

  • Animals and water. Explore the underwater world. Camper will learn how and why fish are different colors and how light is different underwater by designing lures for different depth.  Campers will also explore what macroinvertebrates can tell us about water quality.

Please be advised that the camp curriculum will include a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, with the outdoor activities involving exposure to heat, sun, insects, etc.  Please make sure your camper is comfortable being both inside and outside and dresses appropriately.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions before registering, please contact Dr. Jeff Steinmetz, Director of the Freshwater Ecology Center, at 843-661-4470 or jsteinmetz@fmarion.edu