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Direct linkPhelan, Shelley A.; Harding, Shannon M.; Harper-Leatherman, Amanda S. – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2017
BASE (Broadening Access to Science Education) Camp is a hands-on, two-week residential summer science experience on the Fairfield University campus in Fairfield CT, USA. The annual program targets 24 young women who attend high school in the neighboring city of Bridgeport, CT, the most economically depressed city in CT. The camp, which is free to…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Science Education, Resident Camp Programs, Summer Programs
Positive Effects of Science and Technology Summer Camps on Confidence, Values, and Future Intentions
Download full textCrombie, Gail; Walsh, John P.; Trinneer, Anne – Canadian Journal of Counselling, 2003
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of science and technology summer camps on the confidence, values, and future intentions of female and male campers. The week-long camps were administered by Actua, a national organization with a mandate to increase awareness of science and technology among Canadian youth. Campers completed a…
Descriptors: National Organizations, Resident Camp Programs, Summer Programs, Children
Peer reviewedRice, Dale R.; Duckett, Josephine – Science and Children, 1980
Two kinds of summer science camp experiences for elementary children are described. The program is intended to provide elementary teachers and preservice teachers with a chance to practice their science teaching skills. The Day Camp (K-3) emphasizes the senses and the Overnight Camp program (4-6) emphasizes instruction in science. (SA)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Bradley, Claudette; Reyes, Maria Elena – 2000
The Fairbanks American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Science Camp was designed for Alaska Native middle school students from 11 school districts. The camp enables students to learn from Native Elders while completing hands-on science projects; stimulates interest and confidence in mathematics, science, and engineering among Alaska…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Education, Cultural Education, Culturally Relevant Education
