STEM Innovation Camp
LIVE CLASS
ENRICHMENT
1 WEEK · SHORT-TERM

STEM Innovation Camp

STEM Innovation Camp is a hands-on, project-driven experience for high school students who want to think like engineers, scientists, and inventors.

5 sessions


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FEATURED INSTRUCTOR

Alexandria

4.6

WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH

Outcomes, not lecture notes.

01

Apply the engineering design process to break down complex problems and develop testable solutions

02

Build and iterate on physical or digital prototypes based on feedback and results

03

Collaborate with peers to brainstorm, delegate, and present STEM-based project work

04

Use mathematical reasoning and scientific principles to guide design decisions

05

Analyze real-world problems and identify innovative, practical approaches to solving them

06

Communicate technical ideas clearly through presentations and documentation

07

Develop resilience and adaptability by troubleshooting failed experiments and redesigning solutions

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Meet Alexandria.

Alexandria photo

Alexandria

4.6

Alexandria Agresta is a dynamic Learning and Development specialist with a proven record in instructional design and leadership coaching. With over 10 years of experience crafting engaging training programs and curricula that enhance organizational performance, she blends innovative techniques with a learner‑first mindset to create scalable, inclusive educational experiences that drive measurable growth.

ABOUT THIS CLASS

STEM Innovation Camp is a hands-on, project-driven experience for high school students who want to think like engineers, scientists, and inventors. Over the course of the camp, students tackle real-world challenges by applying concepts from science, technology, engineering, and math in creative, collaborative ways. This isn't a lecture course — it's a workshop where ideas get tested, refined, and built. Whether you're a future engineer, a curious maker, or just someone who loves solving problems, this camp will stretch your thinking and sharpen skills that matter far beyond the classroom.

SYLLABUS

What Is STEM Innovation Camp? STEM Innovation Camp is an immersive, project-based program designed to bring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to life. Rather than working through textbook problems, students engage with open-ended challenges that require them to think critically, experiment boldly, and collaborate effectively. The camp is built around the belief that the best way to learn STEM is to do STEM — and every session reflects that philosophy.

A Hands-On, Build-It Approach At the heart of this camp is the engineering design process: identify a problem, research, brainstorm, prototype, test, and improve. Students don't just learn what this process looks like on paper — they live it. Projects push students to make real decisions under real constraints, just like professionals in STEM fields do every day. Expect to get things wrong, figure out why, and come back stronger with a better design.

Collaboration and Communication as Core Skills STEM doesn't happen in isolation, and neither does this camp. Students work in teams, pitch ideas, defend their choices, and learn how to give and receive constructive feedback. These collaboration and communication skills are just as important as the technical ones — and colleges, scholarship committees, and future employers know it. By the end of camp, students will be able to explain complex ideas clearly and work productively with others toward a shared goal.

Who Should Enroll? This camp is ideal for high school students who are curious about how things work and eager to build something of their own. You don't need to arrive with advanced coding skills or an engineering background — you need drive, creativity, and a willingness to experiment. Whether you're eyeing a future in medicine, robotics, environmental science, computer science, or any field that rewards problem-solving, this camp will give you a competitive edge and a genuine taste of what STEM innovation feels like in practice.

What You'll Walk Away With Students leave STEM Innovation Camp with more than memories of a fun summer program. They leave with a project portfolio they can reference in college applications, a stronger grasp of how mathematical and scientific concepts connect to real-world design, and the confidence that comes from having tackled hard problems and solved them. Most importantly, they leave thinking like innovators — ready to approach the next challenge with curiosity instead of hesitation.

GOOD TO KNOW

Live Q&A

Cameras / mics optional

Recordings

Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days

Materials

No special materials required

PLAN PERK
$0

free with a Varsity Tutors membership

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STEM Innovation Camp