This free, three-week day camp offers hands-on experience with emerging technologies and real-world engineering applications, sponsored in part by the U.S. Navy.
The Thomas Jefferson University STEM Summer Camp Experience 2026 is a free, three-week day camp designed for students entering 6th to 9th grade in the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, particularly those in the Greater Philadelphia Area. The camp exposes students to how engineers apply math, science, and engineering principles to improve people's lives through hands-on experiments and projects. Participants will engage with emerging technologies such as data analytics, 3D printing, logical programming, and the engineering design process. Projects include using data science to analyze sports team performance (Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies), designing and 3D printing parts using SolidWorks© software, performing supply chain planning, and writing code to calculate batting averages or passing yards. The camp aims to foster an understanding of how engineering is applied in everyday life and encourages students to discover how things work and contribute to building a better world.
A typical day involves engaging in hands-on experiments and projects, learning about emerging technologies like 3D printing and data analytics, and applying engineering principles to real-world scenarios.
This camp is best for middle school students (grades 6-9) in the Greater Philadelphia Area who are interested in discovering how things work and contributing to building a better world through STEM.
4201 Henry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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