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Participants in a Science, Technology and Engineering Preview Summer showcase their projects.

Igniting an interest in STEM for students in grades 6th, 7th & 8th

STEPS Camp

Science, Technology, and Engineering Preview Summer (STEPS) Camp

Science, Technology, and Engineering Preview Summer (STEPS) is an introduction to the exciting world of science, technology and engineering. We hope to expose learners to potential careers, college life and ignite an interest in STEM.

This four-day camp is designed to inspire girls in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade to explore engineering, though all students in these grades are welcome to participate. Lunch and a morning snack will be provided to participants. The program is hosted and held at the University of St. Thomas, College of Engineering in St. Paul, MN.

Participants engineer, make, connect with mentors, explore the engineering labs, and enjoy life on campus. Students will have the opportunity to make new friends and learn from college students and teachers about engineering.

Please join our mailing list to stay up to date on STEPS 2027. If you have questions, please contact us at CEE@stthomas.edu.

Contact

Center for Engineering Education

Email
CEE@stthomas.edu
STEPS Camp 2023 video clip from WCCO

Sparking an Interest in STEM

The STEPS one-day camps for 6th - 8th grade students help spark an interest in STEM. Hear from teachers, staff and STEPS participants in this WCCO, CBS Minnesota News interview filmed in June 2023.

Instructor explains an activity to the group

Benefits for Students Who Join the STEPS Camp

  • Gain knowledge about what engineers do.
  • Learn from instructors with extensive backgrounds in STEAM education.
  • Participate in hands-on workshops with high-tech equipment and processes.
  • Make new friends and gain college-life experience and recreation at St. Thomas.

 

Two girl participants look at their project

Who, When, Where and How Much?

Logistics

  • Students who are entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade for 2027-2028 school year are eligible to participate in STEPS Camp.
  • STEPS Camp is a low-cost high value camp for all participants and includes supplies, lunch, and morning snack.
  • STEPS four-day camp at St. Thomas is scheduled for Monday through Thursday, June 21-24, 2027.
  • Camp begins each day at 9:00 AM and ends at 3:00 PM.