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Nunez Community College’s STEAM Division will offer seven single- and multi-day educational camps for grades K-12 during June and July 2024. All camps will take place on the Nunez campus in Chalmette.
Nunez Community College’s STEAM Division has a full schedule of short camps on tap for the summer to keep kids’ minds sharp and their hands busy.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) at Nunez will cover everything from robotics to artificial intelligence to space physics over the course of eight consecutive camps. Students in every grade from kindergarten through 12th will get an opportunity to learn about cutting edge technology delivered via age-appropriate lessons and hands-on activities in the safe environment of the Nunez campus in Chalmette.
“Our camps are designed to engage students with hands-on activities that promote critical thinking and problem solving in a fun and inviting environment,” said Nunez STEAM Director Dr. Julie Rexford.
Sign your child up for a STEAM camp at Nunez.edu/STEAM. Keep up with the program and find camp flyers with more information on the STEAM at Nunez Facebook page.
The full schedule of STEAM Summer Camps includes:
Robotics Workshop – Grades 4-8, June 6th, $60
Students in grades 4-8 will participate in various missions and challenges as they learn to build and program the Lego Spike Prime robot. This camp will teach the fundamentals of fabrication and coding while building the student's problem solving and critical thinking skills. This is a one-day camp. Students will bring their own lunch.
CEEF (Consumer Energy Education Foundation) AI Energy – Grades 4-8, June 10-14, $300
Learn about Artificial Intelligence and how it relates to the Energy sector through hands on activities.
Careers in STEM – Grades 4-8, June 17-21, $300
This camp is designed for students to explore various fields of STEM through hands on activities.
NASA Astro Camp – Grades 3-6, July 8-12, $300
Students will participate in various hands-on activities related to space and space exploration. This is a full-week camp for students in grades 3-6. Students will bring their own lunch.
Cybersecurity Camp – Grades 9-12, July 15-19, $300
Students will be introduced to the various aspects of Cybersecurity through hands on activities. This camp is designed for students in high school who are interested in cybersecurity or information technology. Students will bring their own lunch.
Robotics Camp – Grades 3-7, July 22-26, $300
Students in Grades 3-7 will learn to fabricate and program a Lego Spike Prime robot. Students will then modify their designs to accomplish various challenges. This is a one-week workshop - students will provide their own lunch and water bottle.
Robotics Workshop – Grades K-2, July 30, $60
Students will be introduced to the world of robotics including fabrication and programming.
About Nunez Community College
Nunez Community College is a student-centered institution that delivers relevant and innovative curriculum integrating the arts, sciences, and humanities leading to academic credentials and workforce opportunities. Nunez serves a vital role in the community by engaging with partners to support student success and personal growth. Nunez Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Nunez Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Nunez is located at 3710 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA. For more information, visit www.nunez.edu.
