The application for Summer STEAM 2025 IS NOW open!
See below for details of what we are offering this Summer.
Summer STEAM is open to CT Teens Ages 13-17 and is free to attend. This year, we are offering eight weeks of programs (outlined below) beginning June 23 and ending August 22.
When you apply, you will be given the opportunity to select your top three choices for program weeks. However, please keep in mind that we will not be able to offer more than one program week per applicant.
Space is limited and programs may fill up at any time. When programs are full, we will keep waitlists.
The programs are:
Week 1: June 23 - June 27 -- Virtual Reality Game Design
Dive into the world of Virtual Reality, using Unity to design and create VR games. Take home your virtual creations, showcase your application of game development principles.
Week 2: July 7 - July 11 -- 3D Printing - A
Everyone gets to explore the mechanics of 3D printing and the inner workings of these cool machines. Take home your own 3D objects while understanding what additive manufacturing is all about!
Week 3: July 14 - July 18 -- Fashion and Sewing
Design original fashion pieces, create custom accessories, or craft detailed cosplay outfits. Explore a range of sewing and design methods and your creations will serve as unique artifacts of your hands-on learning experience.
Week 4: July 21 - July 25 -- Sumo Robot Building
You will design, build, and battle your own sumo, pusher robot in the 1lb Ant-Weight battle division. Everyone will get to compete in our MAKER-BATTLE arena!!
Week 5: July 28 - Aug 1 -- Skateboard Construction
Build custom skateboard decks by veneering, gluing, laser cutting and etching. Finish with basic woodworking equipment and add art and vinyl to personalize your boards. We use the coolest Roarocket kits.
Week 6: Aug 4 - Aug 8 -- 3D Printing B (same as wk 2)
Everyone gets to explore the mechanics of 3D printing and the inner workings of these cool machines. Take home your own 3D objects while understanding what additive manufacturing is all about!
Week 7: Aug 11 - Aug 15 -- Video Game Console Design
Dive into “retro-gaming” and design your own video game console using Raspberry Pi, 3D printing, and laser cutting! Then explore Egame development using Python to design and program custom games.
Week 8: Aug 18 - Aug 22 -- Aerodynamics and Drones
You’ll learn flight principles using a small wind tunnel, powered paper airplanes and drones. Cool, hands-on experiments and guest speakers will help you understand aerodynamics. Then...drone flying skills will be taught by the pros!
