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scorpionSTEAMacademy@nevadastate.edu | 702.992.2490 | https://workforce.nevadastate.edu/  

Enroll in the Scorpion STEAM Academy today and discover your creativity, skill, and future career in the ever-evolving world of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

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Scorpion STEAM Academy at Nevada State University supports the development and growth of a diverse community of young STEAM learners through innovative and engaging experiences which promote the acquisition of interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that will enhance students’ personal, academic, and professional career success while meeting the needs of tomorrow’s workforce.

Participants of these STEAM programs will:

• Experience academic enrichment, self-growth, and leadership development.
• Discover a range of educational pathways that lead to STEAM occupations, including, magnet programs, career and technical education opportunities and certifications, college/university degrees, and advanced degrees.
• Discover a range of career pathways in STEAM fields through educational and extracurricular experiences.

 

 

Scorpion STEAM Academy’s week-long day camps provide an engaging introductory experience for elementary- and middle-school students (grades 4-8) interested in learning new skills while exploring academic and career pathways in STEAM fields. Additionally, SSA is intended to mitigate summer learning loss through academically enriching programming that can decrease achievement gaps.

 

DATES & LOCATION

Scorpion STEAM Academy camps take place annually, between June and July, on the Nevada State University campus in Henderson, Nevada (unless otherwise stated). The most recent camp schedule is as follows:

 
*Note that the University campus and camps will be closed on State holidays and that no camps are scheduled between July 1-5, 2024. 2024.  

SCHEDULE

Camps are held Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM daily (unless otherwise noted). Students participate in daily course-based, hands-on learning activities designed to encourage their creativity and problem-solving skills. Participants can expect to participate in approx. 5-6 hours of lessons and activities per day plus 2-3 hours in demonstrations or discussions led by education/industry professionals per week.

• Drop-Off and Pick-Up. No additional fees will be charged for early drop-off or late pick-up during the 2024 camp season; within the provided timeframes. SSA registered participants may be dropped off no earlier than 7:30 AM and should be picked up no later than 5:30 PM daily. Information on Pick-Up & Drop-Off Procedures can be found within the “Policies, Forms, Documents” section below.
• “Before-School” and “After-School” Programming. Students will have the opportunity to participate in various activities before and after camps. Parents are encouraged to invite their student to participate in the After-School Programming as these are campus and organizational partners who have dedicated their afternoons to teaching short STEAM lessons. The summer Before & After School Schedule can be found within the “Policies, Forms, Documents” section below.
• Lunch Information and Menu. Lunch will be provided during the 2024 camp season; students are encouraged to bring daily snacks. When not interested in the daily lunch offerings, parents should send students with a packed lunch and/or be prepared to purchase items from the Scorpion Café on the Nevada State campus. The recurrent Lunch Menu can be found within the “Policies, Forms, Documents” section below.

 

FIELD TRIPS

Each weekly enrollment, unless otherwise stated, will offer students the opportunity to participate in a day-long field trip. These educational field trips are intended to allow students to learn from various organizations around the greater Las Vegas valley.

• Field trips, unless otherwise stated, will take place weekly on Wednesdays during the 2024 camps. The program’s Field Trip Schedule can be found within the “Policies, Forms, Documents” section below.
• Busses will depart promptly at 9:00 AM from and return by 4:00 PM to the Nevada State campus; late students may coordinate with program staff to meet the group at the partner location(s).

 

OUR STAFF

Scorpion STEAM Academy is under the direction of the Director of Workforce Development with daily operations being managed by the Program Coordinator for Workforce Development; both are full-time administrative faculty positions. Additionally, all staff members (e.g., instructors, counselors) are employees of NSHE’s Nevada State University, undergo a comprehensive background check prior to hire, and are certified in CPR/AED and First Aid in preparation for the camps. Volunteers, if any, are generally high school students under 18 years of age and are always supervised by a staff member.

 

Click on a camp image below to view upcoming enrollment availability.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND OUTLINES

Course descriptions and outcomes for Scorpion STEAM Academy offerings are available below; current and past instructor syllabi are available for your review. You can then click on the camp image within the description to view availability and to enroll.

 

 

Be sure to CREATE AN ACCOUNT to register your child as a student. Feel free to contact us with any questions during the enrollment process.

• Registration information should match the participant (grades 4-8th) that is enrolling in the camp; parents may use the same email account for multiple students so long as the username is different. Enrollment of multiple children requires that each individual have their own account.
• Enrollment is available online on a rolling basis, provided seats remain within a scheduled section, and may close the week prior to each session's start date.
• Participants should only register for one course at a time, however, edits can be made up to the start date; a small administrative fee ($5) may apply for changes completed by staff.

 

 

Early registration is encouraged as registration costs increase as the program dates approach. Note that course costs are reflective of when participants register, not when the course is to take place.

SUMMER 2024 CAMPS

Costs reflect the registration fees per participant per weeklong camp. The following fee schedule is approved for all Summer 2024 camp sessions, unless otherwise stated:

Applicable promotional discounts will be automatically applied at checkout.
*Note that a $25 non-refundable administrative fee is included in the cost of each camp.

SPECIAL PROMOTIONS

The below promotional vouchers are available during the current camp session:

Under a participant’s account, add this promotional voucher to a cart plus up to the number of camps specified under the relevant promotion; special “discounts” will apply automatically for added courses and balance due will only apply to purchase of the voucher. Purchase of these promotional enrollments credit your account for a specified number of camps, you may return to the catalog at any point following purchase of your voucher to add more camps and complete the transaction.

   

METHODS OF PAYMENT

CREDIT OR DEBIT

Online payments are a convenient, secure, and easy way to pay for your registration charges. To make payments, please log into your CampusCE student account. Current methods of payment accepted online include Visa, Master Card, and American Express.

           

CHECK AND MONEY ORDER

You may pay through check and/or money order; funds may be withdrawn from your account the day we receive your payment. Please make checks payable to Board of Regents and include your CampusCE student identification number in the memo line. If making payment by mail, do not send cash, send checks to Nevada State College, Workforce Development, 1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV 89002.

 

PROGRAM FORMS

General Registration & Waiver of Liability Forms | Individuals participating in any University-sponsored activity must complete a waiver form prior to, and in order to, participating in any programs. Forms must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian for participants under the age of eighteen. (archive: 2023)

INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS

Pick-Up & Drop-Off Procedures | Camp Location & Information (archive: 2023)

Field Trip Schedule | Weekly field trips, unless otherwise stated in the course description, will be hosted by partner organizations.

Weekly Lunch Menu | Lunch menu will repeated on a weekly basis and offered to all participants of the Summer 2024 camps.

Before-School & After-School Programming Schedule | Activities may take place during early drop-off and late pick-up of students; participants are encouraged to partake in After-School Programming presented by our academic and career partners.

WORKFORCE POLICIES & PROCEDURES

SSA Camp Expectations | Scorpion STEAM Academy (SSA) students and parents shall review and accept the camp expectations and requirements; program attendance signifies acceptance of the policies outlined.

Code of Conduct | Participants of programs offered through the Division of Workforce Development at Nevada State are expected to adhere to a conduct code. If any issue is not addressed, the NSHE Rules of Conduct and Procedures for Students will govern the matter.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | Review answers to frequently asked questions about our camps.

 

updated: 2024-05-25

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