Students get the unique opportunity to produce a full musical, "The Wiz," while integrating various STEM concepts into the production, culminating in seeing a Broadway show.
The Community College of Philadelphia's Jr. STEM Academy offers an immersive, hands-on STEAM summer camp for rising 6th through 8th grade students. The program is designed to advance students' skills and ignite career ambitions by blending science, technology, engineering, art, and math in a creative and collaborative environment. Campers will work together to bring a full production of "The Wiz" to life, both on stage and behind the scenes. This includes modules in performing arts, where students develop acting, vocal, and choreography skills. They will also engage in robotic engineering for set design, applying geometry and measurement to construct backdrops and set elements. Additionally, students will learn 3D printing for prop design and coding for costume design, including programming LED lights to respond to human interaction and movement. The camp aims to show students how visual design enhances storytelling and creates atmosphere in live theater, connecting technology with creative entertainment.
A typical day involves students engaging in various STEAM modules, such as rehearsing for "The Wiz" musical, working on robotic engineering for set design, or designing and 3D printing props and coding LED lights for costumes.
This camp is ideal for middle school students who are interested in exploring the intersection of STEM and the performing arts, and who enjoy hands-on, collaborative projects.
Community College of Philadelphia
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