Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Camp
This STEM camp in Santa Clara, California, offers children aged 6-12 hands-on learning with LEGO® bricks, focusing on engineering, robotics, and problem-solv...
▌ Editor's read The camp is titled 'Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Camp' and is offered through the City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department, indicating it is a municipal program. The URL provided is an activity registration page on activecommunities.com, which is a common platform for city recreation departments. The camp is designed for children aged 6-12 and focuses on STEM concepts using LEGO® bricks. The description mentions activities like building motorized models, learning about gears and pulleys, and exploring robotics. There is no information available regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the provided page. The camp appears to be a day camp, running for a week at a time.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–9
Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. stem content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–9
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Address: 969 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
- Phone: (408) 615-2260
- Cost notes: USD. Resident fee.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Camp
- What ages does Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Camp accept?
- Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Camp is open to children ages 5–9. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Camp cost?
- Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Camp publishes $250/week for the standard session. USD. Resident fee. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Camp's hours?
- Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Camp runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Camp?
- Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Camp provide lunch?
- Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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