Enrichment Programs for Students
The following is a compilation of resources that Adrienne Coffield has collected regarding STEAM-related summer programs.This list is neither exhaustive nor an implied endorsement of any program in any way. This list is published solely with the intent to provide educators with resources to further investigate. Please contact Adrienne if any of this information is in need of amendment or correction.
AoPS Introductory to Programming Course
There are about three computer classes available (Cost: approx. $245/class) Each class builds upon itself.
ASTEME
"Our goal is to inspire children to live, love and learn math and create life long problem solvers who will become our next generation of scientists, mathematicians, artists, architects and leaders."
ATAM (Art, Technology, and Music)
The Original Learning Center For Everything. Technology, Art, Music and Recording.
Barnabas Academy
Robotics courses that teach real-world innovation skills to youth at a fair price. All courses are project-based so that youth can learn through hands-on building.
Camp Mirman's STEAM Camp
Camp Mirman's STEAM Camp will offer coding classes throughout the summer. They are in the planning stages of their offerings and hope to enroll 6-7-year-olds this summer.
Codecademy
The path to building great websites, games, and apps and is an easy way to learn how to code. It's interactive, fun, and you can do it with your friends.
Computerwisekids
Contracts with public, private, charter and parochial schools to provide a complete state-of-the-art technology program for their school.
Creative Computing with Bryan Sanders, Ed.D.
"Learning happens when students are engaged and joyful. When the content is interesting to them and their questions lead the way, great things more often emerge. During our in-person camp weeks, we mix up our time to also explore and nurture inquiry offline as well. We will invent games in the real world at a nearby park or open space and create a natural interplay between our online and offline work."
Digital Dragon
Photoshop, Robotics, Minecraft, Programming, Game Design, Electronics
Educator.com
There are about 11 computer programming courses available (Cost: $35/month or $240/year)
EPGY (Education Program for Gifted Youth)
An online class. They also offer summer camps for middle and high school students.
Fitness by the Sea
"Every element of Fitness by the Sea was designed to create a fun and nurturing environment for every child ages 4 to 14. From our carefully selected staff, to our safe and beautiful locations and state of the art equipment, we offer campers an unmatched day camp experience."
Girls Who Code
Build your future in tech with beginner & advanced summer programs for girls in a condensed 2-week timeline
ID Tech Camps
Offers some really excellent looking game design/programming camps in the summers at a variety of locations in Southern California (UCLA, Cal Lutheran University: Thousand Oaks, UC Irvine.)
J.D. DeVaughn-Brown
This summer program is designed for advanced computer science students who want to become software engineers. Students work on real-world projects and learn how to work on a team, utilize agile methodologies, and deliver products to clients.
KidCoder Series
(4th – 8th grade) is easy-to-learn, with plenty of detailed examples and guidance to keep your student on the right track. It is geared for younger students or those just trying out the field of computer programming to see if they like it.
Kodable
Teach your students the basics of computer programming in as little as 20 minutes a week with an engaging classroom curriculum.
Level Up Village
Offers in-school, after-school & summer courses for K-9 students who want to make an immediate difference in the world while learning about it.
Minecraftercamp.com
Custom Minecraft Camps for Schools
New Boston Education, The
Programming tutorials
Planet Bravo Camps
Introduces students to the latest tools in technology, reinforce their pre-existing skills, and provide them with the tools to apply what they learn in their everyday lives. They could create their own video games, film their own movies, animate in 2D or 3D, build robots, etc.
reDiscover Center
"reDiscover develops children’s creativity through hands-on making with sustainable materials."
Tinkering, woodworking, crafting, and hands-on making for ages 5-14 in camps, after school classes, and home school services throughout LA, plus a 2,500 sf public kids makerspace in Venice using sustainable and creative reuse materials.
Rolling Robots
"We love robots. We dig kids. And we're inspired by the magic that happens when the two combine. Sparks fly… literally! Robots ignite the imagination of kids everywhere. They open the door to the world of technology through the universal language of FUN."
SDJA and The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking (CIET) will be offering three camps in Emerging Technology this summer! This is a first for the Academy and a great opportunity for students to learn about emerging technology through building content in a variety of formats and working on climate change issues.
St. Matthew's Parish School
STEAM and other engaging programs for students grades 3-6.
Sylvan Learning
Build Robots. Build Friendships. Build Confidence!
Treehouse
"Learning can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Follow along on a Track or pick and choose from our courses. Our Library helps you learn the way you want."
Windward School
STEAM Camp, Robotics 1 and 2, and CREATE Camp
UCode
UCode teaches kids and teens from 6 to 19 years old how to write software.
AoPS Introductory to Programming Course
There are about three computer classes available (Cost: approx. $245/class) Each class builds upon itself.
ASTEME
"Our goal is to inspire children to live, love and learn math and create life long problem solvers who will become our next generation of scientists, mathematicians, artists, architects and leaders."
ATAM (Art, Technology, and Music)
The Original Learning Center For Everything. Technology, Art, Music and Recording.
Barnabas Academy
Robotics courses that teach real-world innovation skills to youth at a fair price. All courses are project-based so that youth can learn through hands-on building.
Camp Mirman's STEAM Camp
Camp Mirman's STEAM Camp will offer coding classes throughout the summer. They are in the planning stages of their offerings and hope to enroll 6-7-year-olds this summer.
Codecademy
The path to building great websites, games, and apps and is an easy way to learn how to code. It's interactive, fun, and you can do it with your friends.
Computerwisekids
Contracts with public, private, charter and parochial schools to provide a complete state-of-the-art technology program for their school.
Creative Computing with Bryan Sanders, Ed.D.
"Learning happens when students are engaged and joyful. When the content is interesting to them and their questions lead the way, great things more often emerge. During our in-person camp weeks, we mix up our time to also explore and nurture inquiry offline as well. We will invent games in the real world at a nearby park or open space and create a natural interplay between our online and offline work."
Digital Dragon
Photoshop, Robotics, Minecraft, Programming, Game Design, Electronics
Educator.com
There are about 11 computer programming courses available (Cost: $35/month or $240/year)
EPGY (Education Program for Gifted Youth)
An online class. They also offer summer camps for middle and high school students.
Fitness by the Sea
"Every element of Fitness by the Sea was designed to create a fun and nurturing environment for every child ages 4 to 14. From our carefully selected staff, to our safe and beautiful locations and state of the art equipment, we offer campers an unmatched day camp experience."
Girls Who Code
Build your future in tech with beginner & advanced summer programs for girls in a condensed 2-week timeline
ID Tech Camps
Offers some really excellent looking game design/programming camps in the summers at a variety of locations in Southern California (UCLA, Cal Lutheran University: Thousand Oaks, UC Irvine.)
J.D. DeVaughn-Brown
This summer program is designed for advanced computer science students who want to become software engineers. Students work on real-world projects and learn how to work on a team, utilize agile methodologies, and deliver products to clients.
KidCoder Series
(4th – 8th grade) is easy-to-learn, with plenty of detailed examples and guidance to keep your student on the right track. It is geared for younger students or those just trying out the field of computer programming to see if they like it.
Kodable
Teach your students the basics of computer programming in as little as 20 minutes a week with an engaging classroom curriculum.
Level Up Village
Offers in-school, after-school & summer courses for K-9 students who want to make an immediate difference in the world while learning about it.
Minecraftercamp.com
Custom Minecraft Camps for Schools
New Boston Education, The
Programming tutorials
Planet Bravo Camps
Introduces students to the latest tools in technology, reinforce their pre-existing skills, and provide them with the tools to apply what they learn in their everyday lives. They could create their own video games, film their own movies, animate in 2D or 3D, build robots, etc.
reDiscover Center
"reDiscover develops children’s creativity through hands-on making with sustainable materials."
Tinkering, woodworking, crafting, and hands-on making for ages 5-14 in camps, after school classes, and home school services throughout LA, plus a 2,500 sf public kids makerspace in Venice using sustainable and creative reuse materials.
Rolling Robots
"We love robots. We dig kids. And we're inspired by the magic that happens when the two combine. Sparks fly… literally! Robots ignite the imagination of kids everywhere. They open the door to the world of technology through the universal language of FUN."
SDJA and The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking (CIET) will be offering three camps in Emerging Technology this summer! This is a first for the Academy and a great opportunity for students to learn about emerging technology through building content in a variety of formats and working on climate change issues.
St. Matthew's Parish School
STEAM and other engaging programs for students grades 3-6.
Sylvan Learning
Build Robots. Build Friendships. Build Confidence!
Treehouse
"Learning can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Follow along on a Track or pick and choose from our courses. Our Library helps you learn the way you want."
Windward School
STEAM Camp, Robotics 1 and 2, and CREATE Camp
UCode
UCode teaches kids and teens from 6 to 19 years old how to write software.
