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▌ STEM · Ages 10–13

IBM Stem Camp

Raleigh

The IBM STEM Camp is a free day camp offered by the Raleigh Police Department's Youth Services, focusing on STEM activities for rising 6th-8th graders.

▌ Editor's read The IBM STEM Camp is a free day camp for rising 6th-8th graders, offered by the Raleigh Police Department's Youth Services. The camp focuses on STEM activities, indicating a partnership with IBM, as suggested by the camp's name. It is part of a broader offering of summer camps by the Raleigh Police Department, which also includes a Police Camp and a Leadership Camp. The program is designed to provide engaging activities during the summer, with specific dates and application windows mentioned on the RaleighNC.gov website. While the camp is free, it requires an application process. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks, which would be important for parental assurance. The municipal ownership suggests a focus on community service and accessibility.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 10–13

IBM Stem Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 10–13
  • Address: 6716 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Phone: (919) 996-6740

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about IBM Stem Camp

What ages does IBM Stem Camp accept?
IBM Stem Camp is open to children ages 10–13. 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.
Who runs IBM Stem Camp?
IBM Stem 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 IBM Stem Camp provide lunch?
IBM Stem 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.
How does IBM Stem Camp compare to other stem camps in Raleigh?
IBM Stem Camp is one of 6 stem camps in Raleigh 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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