STEM
STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Continue to check our website frequently for additional programs to be posted. Children attending CCE/JWR programs must be fully toilet trained, able to self-feed, participate independently, and behave in such a way that they do not pose a harm to self or others. If a student is not capable of these guidelines, then supportive accommodations from family or a representative is welcome. Safe behavior is expected.
** Please be aware that our instructors do not have access to rescue meds and some have not been trained to administer them. If there is a medical emergency they have been instructed to call 911 and then the parent.
Late pick up fee is $5 per minute
Refunds & Cancellations
- There is a 10% processing fee (up to $20 max per purchase) for refunds or cancellations if the office is notified one week prior to the start of camp. After this time no refunds will be issued.
- Our office will issue refunds only – no changes. If you need to make a change, a refund will be given (minus the processing fee) and you must purchase the new camp.
If classes fill-up, email us or call our office to be put on a wait list (360) 833-5544.
Journey to STEAM Legos
Grades: 1-5
Discover the pinnacle of LEGO® education with Journey to STEAM, offering tailored programs for students in grades 1-5. The curriculum weaves science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) into engaging learning experiences powered by LEGO®. Unleash the potential of holistic education through this innovative LEGO® program.
Prune Hill students, Wednesday, May 7-28 (Code: 3058-25)
Prune Hill Elementary / 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Journey to STEAM Instructors, Instructors do not have access to a child’s rescue meds and are not trained to administer them.
Fee: $135
iSTEM Scratch Game Development
Grades 2-5
Embark on an exciting journey into the world of game development with our hands-on course using Scratch, the intuitive programming language developed by MIT! This course is designed for students who are enthusiastic about creating their own interactive games and learning the fundamentals of coding through a playful and engaging platform. In this course, students will explore the principles of game design and programming by building one guided and one custom game with Scratch. Scratch’s block-based interface makes it easy for beginners to grasp programming concepts and unleash their creativity without the complexity of traditional coding languages.
All CSD students, Tuesday, May 6-27 (Code: 3064-25)
Zellerbach Admin Center (ZAC) / 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Instructors: Jenel Cohen and other iSTEM Staff, Instructors do not have access to a child’s rescue meds and are not trained to administer them.
Fee: $150
Busing is available to class. You must arrange this with your school.
iSTEM Dinobots
Grades: 2-5
Discover the world of prehistoric robotics with Dinobots! Build and program robotic dinosaurs using the Birdbrain Robotics Hummingbird Kit to mimic the movements and behaviors of ancient creatures. Bring dinosaurs to life through hands-on engineering and creativity, merging technology with paleontology.
Grass Valley students, Wednesday, May 7-28 (Code: 3061-25)
Grass Valley Elementary / 12:10-2:40 p.m.
Instructors: iSTEM Staff, Instructors do not have access to a child’s rescue meds and are not trained to administer them.
Fee: $150
Camp Invention "Discover"
Summer Camp
For children currently in grades: K-5th, Inspire your young innovator with a one-of-a-kind summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they dive into limitless STEM fun full of opportunities to imagine, experiment and create.
Monday-Friday, July 7-11 (Click "Register Here" below)
Liberty Middle School / 9:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
CSD Teachers: Tony Dangerfield and others
Fee: $330
If your child is attending JWR Summer Care and needs to be walked to and from this camp, you must communicate this with JWR summer staff.
Lego WeDo Robotics
Summer Camp
Ages: 6-8, Does your child love LEGO and want to bring their creations to life? In this camp, young builders will dive into an exciting world of robotics, coding, and hands-on STEM learning—all while having a blast! They will use the LEGO WeDo kits and software. No experience needed - just a love for LEGO and a curious mind! The last day of camp includes a showcase and inventory that we ask students have a parent or guardian to attend with them.
If your child is attending JWR Summer Care and needs to be walked to and from this camp, you must communicate this with JWR summer staff.
Monday-Friday, June 23-27 (Codes: AM session 4002-25, PM session 4003-25)
Helen Baller Elementary School / Two sessions available: 8:30-11:30 a.m., or 12:30-3:30 p.m. Please only register for one time slot
CSD Robotics Teachers: Mrs. Collins and Mrs. DaMassa
Fee: $225 for one session
Bring a snack and water bottle to camp daily
Spike Prime Robotics
Summer Camp
Ages 9-13, Is your child ready to take their LEGO skills to the next level? In this camp, young engineers will explore robotics, coding, and real-world problem-solving—all while having a blast with hands-on challenges and teamwork! This year we have the new LEGO Spike Prime kits and software to teach robotics programing. The last day of camp includes a showcase and inventory that we ask students have a parent or guardian to attend with them.
If your child is attending JWR Summer Care and needs to be walked to and from this camp, you must communicate this with JWR summer staff.
Monday-Friday, June 23-27 (Codes: AM session: 4057-25, PM session: 4058-25)
Helen Baller Elementary School / Two sessions available: 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3:30 p.m. Please only register for one time slot
CSD Robotic Teachers: Mrs. Wagner and Mrs. Gilronan
Fee: $225 for one session
Bring a snack and water bottle to camp daily
iSTEM Camps
Summer Camp
For ages: 7-11, Join us for a variety of quality STEM camps this summer! iSTEM and Camas Community Education are offering camps on Scratch, Robotics, and Civil Engineering ONI. These camps are taught by knowledgeable adults who LOVE STEM. Space is limited ~ register now!
If your child is attending JWR Summer Care and needs to be walked to and from this camp, you must communicate this with JWR summer staff.
Scratch Game Development, Monday-Friday, July 7-11 (Code: 4132-25)
Zellerbach Admin Center (ZAC) / 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Instructors: Jenel Cohen and other iSTEM Staff
Fee: $350
Ages: 7-11, Designed for students who are enthusiastic about creating their own interactive games and learning the fundamentals of coding through a playful and engaging platform. Scratch’s block-based interface makes it easy for beginners to grasp programming concepts and unleash their creativity.
Robotics Workshop, Monday-Friday, July 14-18 (Code: 4133-25)
Zellerbach Admin Center (ZAC) / 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Instructors: Jenel Cohen and other iSTEM Staff
Fee: $350
Ages: 7-11, Designed for students eager to explore robotics and programming through creative, project-based learning. Build and program your own robot using the Hummingbird Kit, a versatile and user-friendly robotics platform for interactive robots.
Civil Engineering ONI, Monday-Friday, July 21-25 (Code: 4134-25)
Zellerbach Admin Center (ZAC) / 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Instructors: Jenel Cohen and other iSTEM Staff
Fee: $350
Ages: 7-11, A heavy gaming, light lecture course. Based around the hit game Oxygen Not Included, kids will engineer and manage resources and control systems to build an epic extraterrestrial space colony. Some features include food production, waste management, animal husbandry, construction, air management, and a hands-on construction component to augment the video game time.
Lego Engineering - Core Concepts
Summer Camp
Ages: 7-11, We'll make cars that move, windmills and more. Students must follow directions from the book for the projects. They will learn about parts like gears and motors and how they work together.
If your child is attending JWR Summer Care and needs to be walked to and from this camp, you must communicate this with JWR summer staff.
Monday-Friday, June 23-27 (Code: 4027-25)
Zellerbach Admin. Center (ZAC) / 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
YMCA Staff, Instructors do not have access to a child’s rescue meds and are not trained to administer them.
Fee: $240
Bring a sack lunch, snack, and marked water bottle to class daily.
Lego Little Builders
Summer Camp
Age 4-6, Come learn, build and play at the YMCAS Little Builder camp! Children will be fascinated going on an imaginary safari, an excursion under the sea, and more. Using classic LEGO® Bricks, our Little Builders will get hands-on practice using fine motor skills to build models of exciting things that they will also learn about. Plus crafts, group activities, and more. Your eager Little Builder won’t want to miss this awesome opportunity!
If your child is attending JWR Summer Care and needs to be walked to and from this camp, you must communicate this with JWR summer staff.
Monday-Friday, June 23-27 (Code: 4028-25)
Zellerbach Admin. Center (ZAC) / 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
YMCA Staff, Instructors do not have access to a child’s rescue meds and are not trained to administer them.
Fee: $175
Bring a snack and marked water bottle to class daily.
Monday-Friday, July 28-August 01 (Code: 4086-25)
Zellerbach Admin. Center (ZAC) / 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
YMCA Staff, Instructors do not have access to a child’s rescue meds and are not trained to administer them.
Fee: $175
Bring a snack and marked water bottle to class daily.
3D Printing
Summer Camp
Ages: 7-11, 3D Printing Camp is an exciting hands-on experience where kids dive into the world of technology and creativity! Campers will learn how to design and create their own 3D objects using specialized software and 3D printers. They’ll work on fun projects like designing toys, jewelry, or even custom keychains. By the end of the camp, kids will have their very own 3D-printed creations to take home and show off!
If your child is attending JWR Summer Care and needs to be walked to and from this camp, you must communicate this with JWR summer staff.
Instructors do not have access to a child’s rescue meds and are not trained to administer them.
Monday-Friday, July 28-August 1 (Code: 4081-25)
Zellerbach Admin. Center (ZAC) / 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
YMCA Staff
Fee: $240
Bring a sack lunch, snack, and marked water bottle to class daily.
Monday-Friday, August 11-15 (Code: 4100-25)
Zellerbach Admin. Center (ZAC) / 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
YMCA Staff
Fee: $240
Bring a sack lunch, snack, and marked water bottle to class daily.
Invent It - Build It
Summer Camp
Ages: 7-11, This camp will rev up that inventive spirit! Each day we’ll have a new design challenge to solve, some are just for fun and others tackle real world problems. Kids will design, test, and tweak their inventions while working through the scientific method. Sample challenges include a confetti launcher, a car that can be powered without a motor, or the classic egg drop challenge. The sky’s the limit with a little creativity!
If your child is attending JWR Summer Care and needs to be walked to and from this camp, you must communicate this with JWR summer staff.
Monday-Friday, July 21-25 (Code: 4033-25)
Zellerbach Admin Center (ZAC) / 8:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
Instructors: YMCA Staff, Instructors do not have access to a child’s rescue meds and are not trained to administer them.
Fee: $240
Bring a sack lunch, snack, and marked water bottle to class daily.
Little Scientist
Summer Camp
Ages: 4-6, Is your child curious about the world around them? Our Little Scientists Camp is the perfect place for young minds to explore, discover, and have fun with science! Designed for ages 4-6, this hands-on camp introduces children to the wonders of science through exciting experiments, interactive activities, and creative projects.
If your child is attending JWR Summer Care and needs to be walked to and from this camp, you must communicate this with JWR summer staff.
Monday-Friday, July 21-25 (4034-25)
Zellerbach Admin Center (ZAC) / 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Instructors: YMCA Staff, Instructors do not have access to a child’s rescue meds and are not trained to administer them.
Fee: $175
Bring a snack, and marked water bottle to class daily.
Science - Go Green
Summer Camp
Ages: 8-12, Come learn about sustainable environmental practices from seed germination and gardening basics to the raising of chickens. Recycle, reuse and reduce material to make a worm composting bin. Get dirty working outside in the farm area and indoors with microscopes!
Monday-Thursday, July 07-10 (Code: 4082-25)
Camas High School, back entrance near portables / 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
CSD Science Teacher: Jennifer Roberts
Fee: $99
The front doors of the high school will be locked. Drive to the back entrance past Cardon Field near the portables.
Science Sleuths
Summer Camp
Ages: 8-12, Solve the mystery of the Disappearing Donuts! Practice fingerprinting, white powder identification, tool and bite mark analysis. Campers sort through and analyze evidence to determine the most likely perpetrator and recover the Donuts!
Monday-Thursday, July 14-17 (Code: 4076-25)
Camas High School, back entrance near portables / 9:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
CSD Science Teacher: Jennifer Roberts
Fee: $99
The front doors of the high school will be locked. Drive to the back entrance past Cardon Field near the portables.
