Summer STEAM

August 11-15, 2025 • 1-4 pm
For students entering grades 6-8

Get ready to dive into the world of robots! This one-week camp, led by MS science teacher and head coach of Friends' Central Middle School's FIRST LEGO League Robotics team, Dan Bobrowski, gives you the chance to explore the exciting world of robotics through the FIRST LEGO League! Campers will learn how to design, build, and program their very own automated robots using LEGO bricks and the powerful spike prime system. Along the way, you’ll explore coding with fun and easy-to-learn programs like Scratch and the spike prime software. Whether you’re solving challenges, racing robots, or creating your own innovations, you'll discover the magic of making machines move and think. By the end of the week, you'll have the skills and confidence to join a FIRST LEGO League competition—where creativity, teamwork, and coding come to life. Let’s build the future, one robot at a time!

August 11-15, 2025 • 9 am-12 pm
For students entering grades 6-8

Ready to bring your ideas to life? This week-long camp is your chance to become a design genius! Led by expert designer and artist Qil Jones, middle schoolers will explore Design Thinking, learn to problem-solve, prototype, and create. Working in teams, campers will design, build, and play their own board games using 3D printing and laser cutting. You'll craft game pieces, boards, and unique elements, while learning to collaborate and test your creations with your teammates. By the end of the week, you'll walk away with a fully realized game—complete with rules and an original world. Get ready to design, build, and play your masterpiece!

August 4-8, 2025 • 9 am - 12 pm
For students entering grades 9-12

Ready to bring your ideas to life? Dive into the world of robotics and get hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and real-world technology! This camp is led by Upper School physics teacher and  head coach of FCS’s Upper School FIRST Robotics team, The Earthquakers, Matt Schoifet, who will guide you through CAD design, Java coding, and the entire process of building and programming robotic mechanisms. You'll use OnShape for 3D modeling, code with Java, and fabricate with tools like CNC machines, 3D printers, and laser cutters in a fully-equipped metalworking studio. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to level up your skills, this camp offers the perfect mix of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning. By the end of the week, you'll walk away with real-world robotics experience and a whole new set of skills for your next projects. Are you ready to design the robots of tomorrow?

August 4-8, 2025 • 1-4 pm
For students entering grades 9-12

Unlock your inner maker and learn the art of woodworking and metalworking in this hands-on summer camp! Guided by expert carpenter CJ Keller, you'll dive into every step of creating a custom modern side table that blends both wood and metal elements. From milling and cutting to joinery and finishing, you’ll master the essential techniques of woodworking while also exploring the exciting world of metalworking. Using the Engineering Design Process, CJ will help you turn your ideas into reality, guiding you through everything from initial design concepts to the final assembly. By the end of the week, you'll leave with a beautiful, functional piece of furniture—and the skills to keep building long after camp ends. Ready to craft your masterpiece?