Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - CSI (Morning) Non-Resident
Morning STEM camp focusing on CSI for non-resident participants.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing a 'Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - CSI (Morning) Non-Resident' program offered by the Lewiston Recreation Department. This is a day camp for children aged 6-12, focusing on forensic science activities like fingerprinting and DNA analysis. The camp runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and costs $185 for non-residents. The program is part of the broader offerings by the City of Lewiston's Parks and Recreation department, indicating it is municipally owned and operated. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are mentioned on the program page. The Lewiston Recreation Department has a Facebook page (LewistonRecreation), but no Instagram handle is listed. There is no evidence of ACA accreditation for this specific program. Google reviews for 'Lewiston Recreation' generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and community engagement.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 7–12
Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - CSI (Morning) Non-Resident sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right stem fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
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: 7–12
- Hours: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Address: 65 Central Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240, USA
- Phone: (207) 513-3005
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Non-Resident rate
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - CSI (Morning) Non-Resident
- What ages does Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - CSI (Morning) Non-Resident accept?
- Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - CSI (Morning) Non-Resident is open to children ages 7–12. 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 Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - CSI (Morning) Non-Resident cost?
- Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - CSI (Morning) Non-Resident publishes $185/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $185 median for stem camps in Lewiston. Non-Resident rate Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - CSI (Morning) Non-Resident's hours?
- Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - CSI (Morning) Non-Resident runs 09:00 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 Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - CSI (Morning) Non-Resident?
- Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - CSI (Morning) Non-Resident 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 Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - CSI (Morning) Non-Resident provide lunch?
- Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - CSI (Morning) Non-Resident 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.
- How does Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - CSI (Morning) Non-Resident compare to other stem camps in Lewiston?
- Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - CSI (Morning) Non-Resident is one of 7 stem camps in Lewiston that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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