Online SuperSTEM Camps offer innovative, hands- on learning experiences that engage and challenge students and incorporate human-centered design thinking. Camps are taught primarily by student designers and teachers from St. Vrain’s Innovation Center, and offer a wide-range of fun STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities for ages 9-17. These fun, low-cost camps are taught completely online with one hour of instructor interaction each day. iPads are available if needed.
3-Day SuperSTEM Camps
Ages: 9-12
- Become a Mad Scientist!
- Introduction to Augmented Reality with CoSpaces
- Makey Maker - Circuits & Switches
- Mini Shark Tank! - Turn $5 into More $$
- Ocean First Institute - The Wild World of Sharks
- Stylin' Superhero
- Sustaining Earth
Innovation Academy
Innovation Academy is a summer opportunity for students and families to engage in design thinking and innovation at home with support from St. Vrain educators and IBM volunteers.
For 10 years, Innovation Academy has empowered students to solve real-world problems while helping them build a foundation of critical thinking through inquiry-based learning. This summer’s Innovation Academy will be offered in a virtual environment and open to all students completing grades K-5. Features include:
- Empowering lessons
- Real-time home-learning connections
- Flexible learning engagement timelines to accomodate family schedules
- Prorated cost for free/reduced lunch qualifications
- An opportunity to purchase multiple age-appropriate themes at a 20% discount
- Use of readily-available materials at home
- Access to an iPad
Themes
Based off traditional half-day two-week summer camps, each theme features “6 Simple Machines” curriculum and five available design challenges. Themes for K-2 students are Schools and Transportation, and for grades 3-5, themes are Energy and Media/Communications
Innovation Center Summer Classes
Grades: High School (9th - 12th)
The Innovation Center is offering four online classes over the summer to interested students, including Design Fundamentals, CompTIA Fundamentals, Cybersecurity, and an Apple Certification course.
eCredit Recovery (High School)
eCredit Recovery will continue for high school students, mostly through a virtual environment with the potential for small groups of students to receive face-to-face support while maintaining recommended social distancing measures. If your student is a behind on high school credits, your school will contact you with information about enrollment.
Extended School Year (Special Education)
St. Vrain will be providing virtual instruction for students who qualify for Extended School Year (ESY) through their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). If your student qualifies, a member of the special education team will contact you with more information.
Algebra 1 Project Launch Summer Program (Incoming 9th Graders)
The Algebra 1 Summer Program will be rescheduled for August. Information will be shared later this summer for incoming 9th grade students who qualify.
