STEM

STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, 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.

Our programming is required to follow state Covid guidelines.

Refunds (minus a processing fee) will be given if the office is notified one week prior to the start of the class. After this time no refunds will be issued. The processing fee is 10% of the class fee.
There are NO REFUNDS for Chefs in Training or Sew Fun classes.

If classes fill-up, email us or call our office to be put on a wait list (360) 833-5544.

iSTEM Robotics Kamigami

Grades: 2-5

A focus on robotics. Kids will engage in hands-on exploration with gyroscopes, UV pens and flashlights, IR headsets, gears and motors, and more.

Busing is available to classes at ZAC. You must communicate this with your child's teacher and school secretary.
There is no busing home from any of our classes. Parents must provide transportation home for their children after class.

Tuesdays, March 07, 14, 21 & 28 (Code: 2068-23)
Zellerbach Admin Center (ZAC), 841 NE 22nd Ave., Camas / 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Instructors: Jenel Cohen and other iSTEM staff
Fee: $300
Busing is available to classes at ZAC. You must communicate this with your child's teacher and school secretary.

Tuesdays, May 9, 16, 23 & 30 (Code: 3019-23)
Zellerbach Admin Center (ZAC), 841 NE 22nd Ave., Camas / 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Instructors: Jenel Cohen and other iSTEM staff
Fee: $300
Busing is available to classes at ZAC. You must communicate this with your child's teacher and school secretary.

iSTEM Cryptology

Grades: 1-5

Learn the ancient art of secret messaging, inspired by Gravity Falls. Students will learn how to encrypt and decrypt messages using the ciphers featured in the show.

Busing is available to classes at ZAC. You must communicate this with your child's teacher and school secretary.
There is no busing home from any of our classes. Parents must provide transportation home for their children after class.

Tuesday, April 11, 18, 25 & May 2 (Code: 3018-23)
Zellerbach Admin Center (ZAC) / 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Instructors: iSTEM Staff
Fee: $250
Busing is available to classes at ZAC. You must communicate this with your child's teacher and school secretary.

iSTEM with Scratch

Grades: 3-5

A focus on game development and logic with Scratch. Kids will learn common programming concepts and recreate their own retro style arcade game in Scratch.

Grass Valley, Wednesdays, April 12-May 3 (Code: 3086-23)
Grass Valley Elementary / 12:10-2:10 p.m.
Instructor: Jenel Cohen & other iSTEM staff
Fee: $175

ZAC, Wednesdays, May 10-31 (Code: 3088-23)
Zellerbach Admin Center (ZAC), 841 NE 22nd Ave. Camas / 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jenel Cohen & other iSTEM staff
Fee: $175
Busing is available to classes at ZAC. You must communicate this with your child's teacher and school secretary.

Lego Engineering - Custom Creations

All CSD Students Grades: 2-5

Expands on Lego Engineering camp by becoming the engineer. Instead of following instructions to build a project, you will build and test your own designs. We'll give you the challenges and help you create your own original engineering project.

You must register for the school your child attends OR register for a Zellerbach Admin. Center (ZAC) class.
Busing is available to classes at ZAC. You must communicate this with your child's teacher and school secretary.
There is no busing home from any of our classes. Parents must provide transportation home for their children after class.

Wednesday, March 22-April 26 (no 4/05) (Code: 3053-23)
Zellerbach Administration Center (ZAC) / 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Instructors: YMCA Staff
Fee: $85

Lego Jr. - Into the Wild

Grades: K-1

Learn about animals and their habitats through building models of animals with Legos, while learning about what makes these animals special and unique.

You must register for the school your child attends OR register for a Zellerbach Admin. Center (ZAC) class.
Busing is available to classes at ZAC. You must communicate this with your child's teacher and school secretary.
There is no busing home from any of our classes. Parents must provide transportation home for their children after class.

All CSD students, Wednesday, March 22-April 26 (no 4/05) (Code: 3050-23)
Zellerbach Administration Center (ZAC) / 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Instructors: YMCA Staff
Fee: $80

Camp Invention "Wonder"

Summer Camp

Ages: 6-11, Camp Invention® is coming back to Camas Community Education at Liberty Middle School this summer! After earning rave reviews from campers, parents and educators, this action-packed program is returning with a brand new program, WONDER! From July 17-21, 2023, students in grades K-5 will collaborate with friends to take on fun, hands-on STEM challenges, from building a mini skate park and planning a celebration to launching a pop-up shop and transforming a robot into a stuffie! Each experience inspires creativity and boosts confidence. Secure your spot at invent.org/mylocalcamp and use promo code SUM25 by 3/30 to save $25 or SUM15 by 5/17 to save $15.

Monday-Friday, July 17-21. 2023 (Click "Register Here" below)
Liberty Middle School, cafeteria / 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
CSD Teachers and Camp Director: Tony Dangerfield and others
Fee: $310 before discounts, use promo code SUM25 by 3/30 to save $25 or SUM15 by 5/17 to save $15.
Space is limited ~ Register now!

Jr. Scientist

Summer Camp

Ages: 4-6, Each day campers will use the scientific method and kitchen items to create amazing experiments. Bubbles, slime, volcanoes and more! Bring a snack, and water bottle to class each day.

Monday-Friday, July 24-28 (4034-23)
Zellerbach Admin Center (ZAC) / 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Instructors: YMCA Staff
Fee: $175

Kitchen Chemistry

Summer Camp

Ages: 7-11, Each day campers will use the scientific method and kitchen items to create amazing experiments. Bubbles, slime, volcanoes and more! Bring a sack lunch, snack, and water bottle to class each day.

Monday-Friday, July 24-28 (Code: 4033-23)
Zellerbach Admin Center (ZAC) / 8:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
Instructors: YMCA Staff
Fee: $210

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. Bring a sack lunch, snack, and water bottle to class each day.

Monday-Friday, June 26-30 (Code: 4027-23)
Zellerbach Admin. Center (ZAC) / 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
YMCA Staff
Fee: $210

Lego Jr. - Into the Wild

Summer Camp

Age 4-6, Learn about animals and their habitats through building models of animals with Legos, while learning about what makes these animals special and unique. Bring a snack and water bottle to class.

Monday-Friday, June 26-30 (Code: 4028-23)
Zellerbach Admin. Center (ZAC) / 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
YMCA Staff
Fee: $175

Star Wars - Coding with Legos

Summer Camp

Ages: 7-11, Campers will construct droids with Legos and then code them to work through interactive space missions. May the Force be with you! Very limited enrollment Enrollment is limited ~ Register now!

Monday-Friday, July 10-14 (Code: 4081-23)
Zellerbach Admin Center (ZAC) / 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Instructors: YMCA Staff
Fee: $210
Call (360) 833-5544 to be put on a waitlist

Robotics Coding

Summer Camp

Ages: 6-13, CSD Robotics teachers are offering Robotics Coding with WeDo for ages: 6-8, and Robotics Coding with Lego EV3s for ages 9-13. Please see class descriptions below.

Robotics Coding with WeDo (ages 6-8), Monday-Friday, June 26-30 (Codes: AM session 4002-23, PM session 4003-23)
Helen Baller Elementary School / Two times 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: $200
Ages: 6-8, Using WeDo robotics, students will explore hands on beginning coding skills and Lego robots to help solve problems within a real-world setting. This camp is a great start to exploring coding, robotics and using technology to solve real world problems.

Robotics Coding with Legos EV3's (ages 9-13), Monday-Friday, June 26-30 (Codes: AM session: 4057-23, PM session: 4058-23)
Helen Baller Elementary School / Two times 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: $200
Ages 9-13, For students who have an interest in building with Legos and using block programming on Chromebooks to solve problems in an interactive environment. We use Lego EV3 devices and software to teach beginning robotics programing.

Science - Biotechnology is a Blast

Summer Camp

Entering grades: 7-9 in the fall of 2023, Investigate the world of medicine and food production. Equipment: PCR machine, micropipettes, gel electrophoresis. Practice micropipetting, pour agar plates, and give bacteria a jellyfish gene to make them GLO!

Monday-Thursday, July 24-27 (Code: 4082-23)
Camas High School, back entrance near portables / 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
CSD Science Teacher: Jennifer Roberts
Fee: $125
The front doors of the high school will be locked. Drive to the back entrance past Cardon Field near the portables.

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 17-20 (Code: 4083-23)
Camas High School, back entrance near portables / 10:00 a.m.-12:30 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 10-13 (Code: 4084-23)
Camas High School, back entrance near portables / 10:00 a.m. -12:30 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.