STEM Camp at MCI
In an ever-changing, increasingly complex world, it’s more important than ever before that students are prepared to bring knowledge and skills to solve problems, make sense of information, and know how to gather and evaluate evidence to make decisions.
These are the kinds of skills that students develop in science, technology, engineering and math—disciplines collectively known as STEM.
If we want future leaders, neighbors, and workers to have the ability to understand and solve some of the complex challenges of today and tomorrow, and to meet the demands of the dynamic and evolving workforce, building students’ skills, content knowledge, and fluency in STEM fields is essential. (US Department of Education)
Topics that will be covered
Each week, students attending STEM camp will be exposed to a different theme by professionals and teachers who work in that particular discipline. Students can pick and choose which weeks to attend, or they can attend them all! Students will have the chance to select from a small number of activities based on the theme of the week.
- Week #1: Flight & Aeronautical Engineering
(July 4 to July 8) - Week #2: 3-D Printing & Physics in Sports
(July 11 to July 15) - Week #3: Sustainable Living Agriculture/Aquaculture and Renewable Energy (July 18 to July 22)
- Week #4: Robotics/Artificial Intelligence
(July 25 to July 29) - Week #5: Health Sciences and Medical Engineering
(August 2 to August 5)
Daily Schedule
Monday through Friday:
| 7:30-8:30am | Breakfast in Dining Room |
| 8:30-11:30am | STEM Theme Work and Activities |
| 12:00-1:00pm | Lunch in the Dining Room |
| 1:00-3:00pm | STEM Theme Work and Activities |
| 3:00-4:00pm | Rest Time |
| 4:00-5:30pm | Fun American Cultural Experiences |
| 5:30-6:30pm | Dinner in the Dining Room |
| 6:30-8:00pm | Evening Activities |
| 8:00-9:30pm | Free Time in the Dorms |
| 9:30pm | In own rooms |
| 10:00pm | Lights Out |
Weekend schedule will vary based upon experiential and discovery learning activities
Why MCI?
Founded in 1866, MCI is a leader in innovative and creative thinking. The town of Pittsfield is home to many corporations in the STEM disciplines. Combined with MCI’s outstanding laboratory facilities on campus that includes 3D printers, a greenhouse, and a building currently using geothermal energy, our local professionals offer other venues and laboratory experiences.
We are fortunate to have access to a local airfield, and our week focusing on aeronautical engineering and flight promises to be a truly unique experience.
Essential Information
When: July 4, 2022 to August 5, 2022
Where: MCI campus, Pittsfield, Maine, USA
Ages: students entering grade 7 to grade 12
Costs (due by June 1, 2022):
- $5,000 USD for all 5 weeks for boarding campers - includes all laboratory equipment and supplies, room, board, and weekend project travel. Students are responsible for airfare to/from the United States and visa fee, if applicable.
- $1,000 USD per week for boarding campers - includes all laboratory equipment and supplies, room, board, and weekend project travel. Students are responsible for airfare to/from the United States and visa fee, if applicable.
- $250 USD per week for day campers - includes all laboratory equipment and supplies. Does not include travel to and from MCI.
Credit: Students will earn a 0.5 academic credit from MCI upon completion of the program.
For more information, contact Scott Giallombardo at (207) 487-3355 (email: sgiallombardo@mci-school.org).