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Winter Break STEM Camps in Chicago 2019

October 30, 2019 By Kim
Tagged With: geek camps, STEM camp

Winter break camps Chicago 2019

It’s fun to learn things outside of school- there are fewer time constraints and no tests! Those are just some of the reasons winter break camps can be such a treat. Kids can learn computer programming (coding), computer modeling, and even real-world construction in just a few days. We’ve partnered with several of Chicago’s leading STEM education providers to bring you a directory of STEM and maker-themed winter break camps that will keep your ... [ Read More ]

Chicago Spring Break STEM Camps 2020

January 19, 2019 By Kim
Tagged With: Chicago, geek camps, spring break

Spring break chicago stem camps

In the Chicago area, suburban schools tend to have earlyish breaks in March while Chicago Public Schools often don't break until mid- to late-April. Spring Break weather can be unpredictable, to say the least, but regardless of timing, there are fantastic options in the metro area for enrichment for kids up through middle school. We're pleased to present you with our guide to Chicago Spring Break STEM and STEAM Camps thanks to Codeverse. Coding? ... [ Read More ]

Winter Break STEM Camps in Chicago, 2018

October 22, 2018 By Kim
Tagged With: geek camps, STEM camp

Winter Break STEM Camps in Chicago

It's fun to learn things outside of school- there are fewer time constraints and no tests! Those are just some of the reasons winter break camps can be such a treat. Kids can learn computer programming (coding), computer modeling, and even real-world construction in just a few days. We've partnered with several of Chicago's leading STEM education providers to bring you a directory of STEM and maker-themed winter break camps that will keep your ... [ Read More ]

STEM Camps for Girls

March 27, 2018 By Kim
Tagged With: geek camps, STEM Girls

STEM Camps for Girls

Sometimes our partner content from STEM Kids Chicago is too good to keep over there. So I'm sharing our updated guide to STEM Camps for Girls. Although several of the locations are Chicago-specific, some of the camps, like those from our sponsor, Girls Who Code Campus, are offered nationally. I know that some parents prefer an all-girls environment for their daughters and I want to help those parents find the right girls-only option. Most of ... [ Read More ]

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About Kim

Kim headshot Summer 2012 I’m a Chicago-area mom of teen boys who is passionate about sharing ideas and resources to raise kids who love Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). I’m a blogger, vlogger, baker and maker, as well as the founder of #STEMchat. I also write about parenting gifted kids, girls in STEM and the Maker Movement. [Read More...]
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