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Virtual Middle School Camp Offers A Medley Of Engaging Activities

Dr. Gina Malczewski, Midland ACS, guiding students through an experiment via Zoom.

This summer’s ACS STEAM Stew IV Virtual Summer Camp offered five days of fun, hands-on lessons covering silicones, microscopy, plant toxicology, tessellations, bioplastics, science ethics, Mars, fractals, 3D printing, and the effect of light on interior design.

STEAM Summer Camp Offers Virtual Learning Activities for Kids

Image of STEAM Stew Camper learns about rocks and minerals during virtual summer camp.

As the COVID-19 pandemic hit Michigan, it became clear that many summer camps were at risk of cancellation. Organizers of the annual STEAM Stew camp held at MSU St. Andrews were determined to continue the program online.  In past years, the multi-day camp hosted area middle school students and included field trips and a variety of hands-on activities.    With the move…