The Meriden YMCA Mountain Mist Day Camp is excited to offer our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Camps! STEM Camps are open to campers who have completed grades 3 through 8 as of the school year ending in June. STEM Camps will be under the direction of Christopher Stone, Director of STEM Academy.
STEAM Explorations Camp
Does your child like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If so, then STEAM Explorations Camp is the perfect place for your child! Join us for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges through hands-on investigations. Topics will include, but are not limited to, K'NEX and Lego Building, Coding with Ozobots and Engineering Challenges.
- Session 1: June 16 - June 27, 2025 (there is camp on June 19)
- Completed grades 3 and up (max age 16 years old)
- Full Member: $397
- Program Member: $457
- $125 deposit per session
- $35 one-time Camp Improvement Fee
Nature Science Camp
Have you ever thought about the 50 acres of Mountain Mist as an outdoor science classroom? During this exciting nature science adventure, we will explore nature and become “Backpack Naturalists”. Each day campers will hike the Mountain Mist property noting interesting insects, trees, plants, and wildlife while keeping a scientist’s notebook of their discoveries. Campers will also design and conduct investigations that include building a mini-greenhouse, comparing the growth of earth seeds to seeds that have flown in space, creating a solar oven and creating their own ecosystem. Come join Mountain Mist’s “Backpack Naturalists” and become a member of Meriden’s Young Scientists.
- Session 2: June 30 - July 11, 2025 ( no camp on July 4th)
- Completed grades 3 - 8
- Full Member: $397
- Program Member: $457
- $125 deposit per session
- $35 one-time Camp Improvement Fee
Chemistry 101
Calling all Junior Chemists! Participants who join will experience how different substances react with one another. Some experiments may include: making different foods like ice cream; high flying reactions like film canister rockets; or colorful creations like slime and lava lamps.
- Session 3: July 14 - July 25, 2025
- Completed grades 3 - 8
- Full Member: $397
- Program Member: $457
- $125 deposit per session
- $35 one-time Camp Improvement Fee
Rocketry and Flight 101
Do you have a knack for learning about the ins and out of the science of rockets and flying? If yes, then come on out to this camp. In this camp we will explore the mechanics behind rockets, the science behind flying them and an experience with drone flying. Experiments will include creating four different rockets and activities on how to increase the functionality. Try this camp and you’ll have a blast!
- Session 4: July 28 - August 8, 2025
- Completed grades 3 - 8
- Full Member: $397
- Program Member: $457
- $125 deposit per session
- $35 one-time Camp Improvement Fee
Robotics Revolution: Create & Code
Dive into the exciting world of robotics at our Robotics Revolution camp! This hands-on program is perfect for aspiring engineers and coders, combining LEGO Robotics, Ozobots, online coding, and game design into a fun and engaging experience. Join us for two weeks of innovation, collaboration, and exploration. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, our expert instructors will guide you through each exciting project.
- Session 5: August 11 - August 22, 2025
- Completed grades 3 - 8
- Full Member: $397
- Program Member: $457
- $125 deposit per session
- $35 one-time Camp Improvement Fee
STEAM For All
Each camp session, campers will have at least one 45 minute rotation through our STEAM program. Through hands-on investigations campers will experience a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) concepts. Campers can expect to create take home projects, launch a rocket, and nature hiking our beautiful Mountain Mist campus. Campers will develop observation, communication and collaboration skills.
Thank you to our community partners
Our Meriden YMCA STEM Academy programs have been recognized and awarded these very special grants. We are grateful for the support of these organizations:
- 2023 Cox Communities Charities Grant
- 2022 Petit Foundation Grant
- 2022 Tech Boost Grant
- 2021 Cox Charities Community Grant
- 2020 Cox Charities Community Grant
- 2019 Cox Charities STEM Grant
- 2018 Cox Charities STEM Grant
- 2016 Cox STEM Education Grant
- 2015 3M STEM Education Grant
- 2012 Napier Foundation STEM Education Grant
- 2011 NASA Summer of Innovation STEM Education Grant