2026 STEAM Summer Camp

*Sign up for your preferred session and note in the information section if you’d like to be added to the waitlist for the other session.*

July 6–31 | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM | 3rd-8th grade

Get ready to dive below the surface at Full STEAM Ahead, our 2026 nautical-themed STEAM summer camp where science, technology, engineering, art, and math come together for an unforgettable summer adventure. In partnership with Adelante Center, campers will explore the wonders of water through hands-on experiments, creative challenges, and exciting water activities, all inspired by life on and below the surface.

Across two 2-week sessions (4 weeks total), campers will work together to design and build their own cardboard model boats, applying real concepts in buoyancy, engineering, and structural design. At the end of each session, select designs will be brought to life as full-size cardboard boats and launched in an exciting Cardboard Regatta race later in the summer!

Why It Matters

Full STEAM Ahead isn’t just about building boats, it’s about confidence, curiosity, and connection. While many of our campers may come from military families and may experience frequent change, this camp is designed as an inclusive space where military and civilian kids can learn and grow together.

Through hands-on challenges and teamwork, campers build problem-solving skills, resilience, and trust in their own ideas. They learn to adapt when things don’t go as planned and to support one another along the way. Whether they’re designing, testing, or racing their creations, every role matters and every camper is encouraged to explore their strengths and discover what they’re capable of.

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What to Expect

• A hands-on, workshop-style environment where campers learn by building, testing, and creating
• Exciting field trips that give campers real-world connections to what they’re building and exploring
• Real STEAM concepts brought to life through exciting, water-based challenges
• Opportunities to design, problem-solve, and think like engineers and innovators
• A mix of independent exploration and small-group collaboration
• High-energy moments of teamwork, laughter, and shared success
• Preference to military kids but open to civilians to build connections in their communities
• Lunch and snacks are provided

Support from Kids Rank staff and partners at Adelante Center, creating a flexible, encouraging space that celebrates each camper’s strengths and builds confidence.

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What Campers Walk Away With

• A custom-designed boat model that reflects their creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills
• Confidence applying STEAM concepts through hands-on building, testing, and iteration
• The excitement of turning ideas into real, working creations
• The pride of seeing their work tested, shared, and celebrated with others
  
  
Families will have the opportunity to view campers’ designs and learn about their process at the end of each session. For those unable to attend, highlights may also be shared digitally so families can still experience the creativity and innovation their children brought to life.