Civil Air Patrol STEM Camp
Join UE and Civil Air Patrol for a week full of hands-on STEM experiences! Students in grades 3-8 will have the opportunity to attend this camp on either June 24-28 or July 8-12. STEM is a very expansive field with a wealth of opportunities, and this week-long activity is an outstanding way for youth in the community to dive into STEM, learn about the various facets of the field, and engage with STEM kits and experiences. If you are unfamiliar, "STEM" is an acronym for "Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math." So, what will your student be experiencing during the camp? Let's break it down!
In total, STEM is an educational approach that allows students to exercise and build on their problem-solving skills and develop critical thinking skills.
Science: explore and discover how things work in the world around us
Technology: utilizing and learning about machines and technological tools and how they're used
Engineering: Using creativity, imagination, and knowledge to create solutions to both simple and complex problems
Math: Using cognitive abilities, formulas, and numbers to "solve a puzzle"
In addition, members of Civil Air Patrol, an all-volunteer organization and the auxiliary of the US Air Force, will be present at the camp leading your student through a series of STEM kits. Civil Air Patrol members can join the Cadet Program as early as 12 years old. As a cadet, members have the unique opportunity to build leadership skills, develop their character, pursue their passions, and form lifelong friendships. Moreover, cadets can attend and staff summer activities like a week-long summer camp, commonly termed "encampment," attend flight school (if they are interested in becoming a pilot), leadership schools, travel to new heights and connect with like-minded youth, and much more!
Most importantly, Civil Air Patrol members are very familiar with the STEM Kits that will be utilized during this camp! Your student will, undoubtedly, have an awesome experience at the camp with the aid of Civil Air Patrol and the University of Evansville.
Schedule
June 24 - June 28
- 5th-8th grade
- 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CAP SESSION
- 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. RESTROOM BREAK
- 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. LUNCH/RECREATION BREAK
- 12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. DISMISSAL
- 3rd-4th grade
- 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. ARRIVAL
- 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. LUNCH/RECREATION BREAK
- 12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. RESTROOM BREAK
- 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CAP SESSION
- 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. DISMISSAL
July 8 - 12
- 3rd-8th grade
- 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CAP SESSION
- 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. RESTROOM BREAK
- 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. LUNCH/RECREATION BREAK
- 12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. DISMISSAL
Interested in a full-day STEAM Experience for grades 3rd-8th June 24-28 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.? UE Art Camps and Civil Air Patrol (CAP) STEM Camp can be combined at a discounted rate of $50 off. Camps must be registered together with STEAM code entered at registration. Lunch is provided.
Available Steam Experience Camps & Schedule
- 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- 2nd-3rd grade Exploring Art at UE
- 2nd-4th grade Upcycled Art Camp
- 5th-8th grade Civil Air Patrol STEM Camp
- 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. RESTROOM BREAK
- 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. LUNCH/RECREATION BREAK
- 12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. RESTROOM BREAK
- 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- 4th-6th grade Exploring Art at UE
- 5th-8th grade Upcycled Art Camp
- 3rd-4th grade Civil Air Patrol STEM Camp
We look forward to seeing you this summer!
For more information about Civil Air Patrol, you are welcome to visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com. If your student has an interest in joining, please reach out to rylee.schmuck@inwg.cap.gov
* Please read the Youth Programs, Camps, & Conferences Handbook and Child Protection Policy found under the “Additional Forms” tab PRIOR to registering for programs, camps, and conferences. Please be advised there is a non-refundable $35 registration fee included in the price of each camp.
Our goal is to make our youth programs, camps, and conferences accessible to students regardless of their ability to pay. Thanks to generous funding from Lilly Endowment Inc., we can offer financial assistance to students who demonstrate need. If you are interested in receiving Financial Assistance, please complete the Financial Assistance Request Form BEFORE registering. Please allow up to two business days for your request to be processed. Because demand for assistance is great and funds are limited, we encourage parents/guardians to apply early.
Office Phone
812-488-3440
Office Email
youthprograms@utc-eng.com
Office Location
Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Ridgway University Center