Summer Camps

June 2023 Summer Camp Information!

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Our summer camps are sponsored by the generous contributions of SWENext and Apple.

Girls in STEM

June 19th-22nd, 8 am – 5 pm
FREE! (Cost covered by Sponsors, SWENext and Apple)
Grades K-6
Smithfield-Selma High School

A free, hands-on, STEM summer camp for girls! At this camp, we’ll be learning about engineering, space, science, programming, and more! Spots are limited so sign up now! Look at the FAQ page below for more information. Click the button below to sign up:

Aspiring Engineer Camp

June 26th-29th, 8 am – 5 pm
$75 (Non-refundable)
Grades K-6
Smithfield-Selma High School

A hands-on, STEM summer camp for kids who are kindergarteners to rising 6th graders! At this camp, we’ll be learning about engineering, space, science, programming, and more! Spots are limited so sign up now! Look at the FAQ page below for more details. Click the button below to sign up:

Payment (Aspiring Engineer Only)

Please wait for a confirmation email before paying.

  1. Click on the “Donate” button below.
  2. Enter the $75 amount, please note this is non-refundable.
  3. (Optional) Click “add USD to help cover the fees.” This is not required but we very much appreciate the extra support if you are able.
  4. Click “add a note” after entering the payment amount. Please write the parent/guardian’s name, the child’s name, and that the payment is for “Summer Camp” or “Aspiring Engineers Summer Camp.”
  5. Enter payment details and Submit
  6. If you have multiple children in our summer camp, you can pay for all of them together but please specify all names for all the children. The discounts for multiple children are as follows:
    • $75 for the first child
    • $60 for all subsequent children
  7. Please email us at frc.team6004.robotics@gmail.com with questions regarding payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are snacks/lunch provided?
A: While snacks are provided every day, lunch will not be provided. However, on Thursday we will be having a Pizza Party for lunch.

Q: What is the schedule?
A: Here is a link to our daily schedule for both camps: Daily Schedule

Q: What is the drop-off/pick-up procedure?
A: In the morning, from 8:00-8:15 am, you and your child will arrive at the main entrance (underneath the SSS logo) and follow the signs toward the summer camp on the second floor. On the second floor, the director will ask for you and your child’s name, and direct you to the classroom your child will be staying in. After you have signed in at the director’s table and dropped off your child in their classroom, you are free to leave. In the evening, from 4:45-5:00 pm, you will come in the same way you did in the morning and go to the classroom you dropped them off in. Once you have your child, you will go to the director’s table and sign out. Then you can leave the building. The process is the same across both camps every day. Please let us know if you have multiple children attending or if you are carpooling.

Q: What lessons are my children being taught and who are teaching them?
A: f(x) robotics team members and JOCO Teach SSS students are teaching your children. Here is the full lesson plan for both camps: Lesson Plans

Q: What are the requirements for a discount on the Aspiring Engineers Camp?
A: If you have multiple children signing up for the camp, the price for every subsequent child will be discounted.

Q: What snacks/drinks will be provided?
A: Here is the full list of snacks we will be providing throughout the week: Fruit Snacks, Chips, Rice Krispy Treats, Cheez-Its, Animal Crackers, Granola Bars, Cookies, and Goldfish, with small-sized water bottles being served every day. The snacks cycle from day to day, with the snack schedule coming soon. Please let us know of any allergies/restrictions with these food items on the sign-up form.

Q: What pizza will be served on Thursday and do we have to pay for it?
A: The pizza comes with the $75 for the camp, or is completely free for the Girls in STEM Camp. We will be serving cheese and pepperoni pizza from Domino’s.

Q: What is the age range for this camp?
A: We are accepting students who are RISING 1st Graders through RISING 6th graders in the 2023-2024 school year.

Q: Where can we contact you?
A: You can contact us through our email, frc.team6004.robotics@gmail.com, or message us on our Instagram or Facebook.

Our History with Summer Camps

Providing local elementary and middle school students the opportunity to get hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering, and math is a key mission of f(x). Our team started hosting summer camps in 2017 and each year our programs have grown. Unfortunately from 2020-2022, we were unable to host live, in-person camps, due to the pandemic and our team’s schedule.

We are so excited to start up this tradition once again! We hope to see you there!