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Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - Future Engineers (Afternoon) Resident

Lewiston Armory · $175/week

Afternoon STEM camp focusing on engineering for resident participants.

▌ Editor's read The Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - Future Engineers (Afternoon) is a day camp program for children aged 6-12, offered by the Lewiston Recreation Department. The camp runs from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a fee of $175. The program focuses on STEM education, specifically engineering, with activities like building bridges, towers, and roller coasters. The website is a program listing on the Lewiston Recreation Department's portal (lewistonme.myrec.com). There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing information on the program page. The Lewiston Recreation Department has a Facebook page (CityofLewiston), but no specific social media for the camp itself was found. Google reviews for 'Lewiston Recreation Department' show a 4.2-star rating from 10 reviews, with comments generally positive about various programs. No specific background check language was found on the program page.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–12

Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - Future Engineers (Afternoon) 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

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 7–12
  • Hours: 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM
  • Address: 65 Central Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240, USA
  • Phone: (207) 513-3005
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Resident rate

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - Future Engineers (Afternoon) Resident

What ages does Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - Future Engineers (Afternoon) Resident accept?
Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - Future Engineers (Afternoon) 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 - Future Engineers (Afternoon) Resident cost?
Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - Future Engineers (Afternoon) Resident publishes $175/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $185 median for stem camps in Lewiston. 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 - Future Engineers (Afternoon) Resident's hours?
Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - Future Engineers (Afternoon) Resident runs 12:30 PM - 03:30 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 - Future Engineers (Afternoon) Resident?
Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - Future Engineers (Afternoon) 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 - Future Engineers (Afternoon) Resident provide lunch?
Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - Future Engineers (Afternoon) 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 - Future Engineers (Afternoon) Resident compare to other stem camps in Lewiston?
Minds in Motion: Science & STEM Camps - Future Engineers (Afternoon) 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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