Day Camps – STEM and Traditional
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
The Center for Architecture and Design: Camp Architecture and High School Design Studio
Ages served: 8-18
Dates/times: 6/7-8/6; full day (6+ hours)
Description: Camp Architecture and High School Design Studio introduce campers to architecture and design, incorporating STEM.
Cost: $350 and up
Camp location: Knowlton School of Architecture, Ohio State University, 275 Woodruff Ave., Columbus; The Center for Architecture and Design, 250 W. Town St., #110, Columbus
For more information: [email protected], 614-469-1973, columbuscfad.org/camp-architecture
Classroom Antics: Classroom Antics – STEAM Camps in Grove City
Ages served: 7-13
Dates/times: 7/19-7/23; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: First Presbyterian Church will host a series of STEAM summer camps from Classroom Antics: video game design, LEGO robotics, stop-motion animation, YouTube video production, Minecraft coding and more.
Cost: $249
Camp location: First Presbyterian Church, 4227 Broadway, Grove City
For more information: Toby Foote, [email protected], 800-595-3776, classroomantics.com/summer-tech-camps-in-grove-city-ohio
Classroom Antics: Classroom Antics – STEAM Camps in Marysville
Ages served: 7-13
Dates/times: 8/2-8/6; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: Living Hope Church will host a series of STEAM summer camps from Classroom Antics: video game design, LEGO robotics, stop-motion animation, YouTube video production, Minecraft coding and more.
Cost: $249
Camp location: Living Hope Church, 16701 Square Drive, Marysville
For more information: Toby Foote, [email protected], 800-595-3776, classroomantics.com/summer-tech-camps-in-marysville-ohio
Classroom Antics: Classroom Antics – STEAM Camps in New Albany
Ages served: 7-13
Dates/times: 7/5-7/9; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: Temple Beth Shalom will host a series of STEAM summer camps from Classroom Antics: video game design, LEGO robotics, stop-motion animation, YouTube video production, Minecraft coding and more.
Cost: $249
Camp location: Temple Beth Shalom, 5089 Johnstown Road, New Albany
For more information: Toby Foote, [email protected], 800-595-3776, classroomantics.com/summer-tech-camps-in-new-albany-gahanna-ohio
Classroom Antics: Classroom Antics – STEAM Camps in Pickerington
Ages served: 7-13
Dates/times: 6/21-6/25; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: Seton Parish will host a series of STEAM summer camps from Classroom Antics: video game design, LEGO robotics, stop-motion animation, YouTube video production, Minecraft coding and more.
Cost: $249
Camp location: Seton Parish, 600 Hill Road N., Pickerington
For more information: Toby Foote, [email protected], 800-595-3776, classroomantics.com/summer-tech-camps-in-pickerington-ohio
Classroom Antics: Classroom Antics – STEAM Camps in Powell
Ages served: 7-13
Dates/times: 6/28-7/2; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: Press Church will host a series of STEAM summer camps from Classroom Antics: video game design, LEGO robotics, stop-motion animation, YouTube video production, Minecraft coding and more.
Cost: $249
Camp location: Press Church, 8794 Big Bear Ave., Powell
For more information: Toby Foote, [email protected], 800-595-3776, classroomantics.com/summer-tech-camps-in-powell-ohio
Classroom Antics: Classroom Antics – STEAM Camps in Westerville
Ages served: 7-13
Dates/times: 7/26-7/30; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: First Presbyterian Church will host a series of STEAM summer camps from Classroom Antics: video game design, LEGO robotics, stop-motion animation, YouTube video production, Minecraft coding and more.
Cost: $249
Camp location: First Presbyterian Church, 41 W. College Ave., Westerville
For more information: Toby Foote, [email protected], 800-595-3776, classroomantics.com/summer-tech-camps-in-westerville-ohio
Classroom Antics: Classroom Antics – STEAM Camps in Worthington
Ages served: 7-13
Dates/times: 6/14-6/18; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: The Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington will host a series of STEAM summer camps from Classroom Antics: video game design, LEGO robotics, stop-motion animation, YouTube video production, Minecraft coding and more.
Cost: $249
Camp location: McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St., Worthington
For more information: Toby Foote, [email protected], 800-595-3776, classroomantics.com/summer-tech-camps-in-worthington-ohio
Code Ninjas: Code Ninjas Camps
Ages served: 5-14
Dates/times: 6/7-8/13; half day (2-5 hours) and full day (6+ hours)
Description: Code Ninjas offers a variety of coding and STEM camps for all ages.
Cost: $199
Camp location: Code Ninjas Hilliard, 3971 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard
For more information: Andrea Drew, [email protected], 614-664-7976, codeninjas.com/oh-hilliard/camps
Code Ninjas: Code Ninjas Camps
Ages served: 5-14
Dates/times: 6/7-8/13; half day (2-5 hours) and full day (6+ hours)
Description: Code Ninjas offers a variety of coding and STEM camps for all ages.
Cost: $199
Camp location: Code Ninjas Powell, 254 W. Olentangy St., Powell
For more information: Clare Lyons, [email protected], 614-664-7976, codeninjas.com/oh-powell/camps
Game-U: 2D and 3D Art Summer Camps
Ages served: 8-17
Dates/times: 6/7-8/20; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: Learn how to take your art to the next level. Students in 2D and 3D Art Summer Camps learn how to transform their sketches and ideas into digital works of art, ready to be put into video games. All half-day camps can be paired to make a full day.
Cost: $250
Camp location: Online
For more information: Austin Wood, [email protected], 908-968-4294, game-u.com
Game-U: Coding Summer Camps
Ages served: 8-17
Dates/times: 6/7-8/20; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: In these introductory programming camps, students explore how code can build apps, websites, games and more. Through hands-on projects, they learn universal programming principles relevant to a wide range of applications. All half-day camps can be paired to make a full day.
Cost: $250
Camp location: Online
For more information: Austin Wood, [email protected], 908-968-4294, game-u.com
Game-U: Creative Writing Summer Camp
Ages served: 10-17
Dates/times: 6/21-7/16; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: Every game needs a story. Creative Writing teaches campers narrative principles, plot design and more, all while exercising their imaginations. Writing prompts, team-based brainstorming sessions and storyboarding await. All half-day camps can be paired to make a full day.
Cost: $250
Camp location: Online
For more information: Austin Wood, [email protected], 908-968-4294, game-u.com
Game-U: Game Design Summer Camps
Ages served: 6-17
Dates/times: 6/7-8/27; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: Learn game design from the pros. Explore what goes on behind the scenes in games while exploring level design, coding, illustration, 3D modeling and more. With full-day and half-day options, there’s a game design camp for everyone.
Cost: $250
Camp location: Online
For more information: Austin Wood, [email protected], 908-968-4294, game-u.com
Game-U: Minecraft Modding Summer Camp
Ages served: 8-12
Dates/times: 6/14-7/30; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: For Minecraft fans, it’s time to go all out. Take your favorite blocky game to the next level by learning how to “mod” (modify) Minecraft using in-game Command Blocks and tools such as MCreator. All half-day camps can be paired to make a full day.
Cost: $250
Camp location: Online
For more information: Austin Wood, [email protected], 908-968-4294, game-u.com
Game-U: Robotics Summer Camps
Ages served: 8-17
Dates/times: 6/28-8/6; half day (2-5 hours)
Description: Robotics summer camps teach the fundamentals of engineering and programming. Using the Arduino or Micro:bit robotics systems, students learn these concepts and more, while getting to work hands-on with a robot kit. All half-day camps can be paired to make a full day.
Cost: $300 to $325
Camp location: Online
For more information: Austin Wood, [email protected], 908-968-4294, game-u.com
National Inventors Hall of Fame: Camp Invention
Ages served: 5-12
Dates/times: 6/21-6/25; full day (6+ hours)
Description: Spark your kid’s creativity and confidence with our new Camp Invention program. Campers will collaborate in hands-on activities exploring fun STEM concepts by taking apart their own microphone, exploring solar-powered crickets and more. In-person and at-home options are available.
Cost: $235; early-bird discount available
Camp location: Columbus Gifted Academy, 100 W. Fourth Ave., Columbus
For more information: [email protected], 800-968-4332, invent.org/camp
Robot Academy: BattleBot Camp
Ages served: 5-12
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