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8 STEM Summer Camps Near Columbus

We're gathering a list of parent-recommended STEM summer camps around Columbus! Check our map to find the best STEM camps near you, where kids are encouraged to tinker, question, analyze and explore.

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    invent.org

    Camp Invention

    Camp Invention is a nonprofit camp that teaches STEM concepts through fun, hands-on learning. Kids are presented with a series of challenges that build problem solving, teamwork, creative thinking, and entrepreneurship skills. Curriculum and activities are inspired by National Inventors Hall of Fame inductees.

    Columbus, OH
    robot-academy.com

    Robot Academy Lego Robotics Camps

    Robot Academy's Lego Robot Summer Camps are hands-on, action-packed technology experiences. Campers will design, build and program working LEGO robots and invent contraptions using 3D Modeling/Printing. Campers will increase their familiarity with engineering and computer knowledge while practicing problem-solving skills.

    Columbus, OH
    Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

    Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Summer Camps

    Summer camps at the Conservatory let kids explore nature through gardening, learning about insects and active outdoor play.

    Columbus, OH
    classroomantics.com

    Classroom Antics STEAM Summer Camps

    Classroom Antics offers a variety of STEM summer camp subjects. Summer Tech Camps cover different aspects of science from physics to engineering, automation and programming.

    Grove City, OH
    codeninjas.com

    Code Ninjas Summer Camp

    Code Ninjas camps teach kids to code through a game-based curriculum that emphasizes teamwork, logic, math, and problem-solving. It's fun and practical!

    Hilliard, OH

    Math Plus Summer Camps

    Math Plus offers several camps that engage kids in hands-on math and technology learning through a variety of themes, including LEGO Engineering, Junior LEGO Robotics, 3D Modeling, Digital Designer, and more. Camp size is small, instructors are licensed teachers and industry professionals.

    Powell, OH
    bewisecamp.org

    Be WISE STEM Camp

    Designed to develop interest, excitement, and self confidence in young women, Be WISE Camp focuses on real-life, hands-on STEM activities using problem solving and critical thinking skills while being active and having fun! 5th and 6th grade day camp takes place at Liberty Middle School. 7th, 8th & 9th graders spend the week at Muskingum University at an overnight camp.

    Newark, OH
    attheworks.org

    The Works Summer Camps

    The Works offers a variety of camps focused on hands-on learning in engineering, science, and art.

    Newark, OH

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