Students gain practical STEM skills by applying them directly to the production of a musical, culminating in a live performance and a trip to a Broadway show.
Community College of Philadelphia's Jr. STEM Academy offers a STEAM Summer Camp designed for middle school students entering 6th through 8th grade. The camp provides an immersive experience where students actively participate in the creation of a musical production, such as "The Wiz." Through this project, campers engage in various hands-on activities, including robotic engineering for set design, 3D printing for prop creation, drone operation for lighting and special effects, and coding for costume design. Students develop skills in acting, vocal performance, choreography, structural engineering, CAD design, additive manufacturing, basic coding, color theory, perspective, and large-scale painting. The program emphasizes collaboration, creative expression, and confidence-building, culminating in a full theatrical performance. Additionally, students have the unique opportunity to attend a Broadway show, connecting their learning to professional performing arts.
A typical day involves students working on various modules related to a musical production, such as rehearsing performing arts, designing and building sets with robotic engineering, creating props with 3D printing, or programming drones for special effects, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This camp is best for middle school students who are interested in exploring the intersection of STEM and performing arts through a hands-on, project-based learning experience.
Career and Advanced Technology Center, 4750 Market Street
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