

STEAM Kids of the Future Summer Camp is a the premier hands-on, engaging summer experience for students entering grades 4–7 (26-27 school year), designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.). Led by top of the line Manatee County certified Technology & Engineering, STEM, and Science teachers, our camps use project-based, experiential learning so students learn by building, designing, experimenting, coding, and creating every day.
Weekly Camp Themes Include:
Mad Scientist Adventures
Explore a different branch of science each day through exciting hands-on experiments! From slime labs and rocket launches to a life science day with real animals from Second Chance Ranch, this week is packed with discovery.
Future Engineers Academy
A week of engineering design challenges, innovation, and real-world problem solving. Campers love learning CAD design and 3D printing as they bring their ideas to life.
Calling all Minecraft Fans!
We offer two Minecraft-themed weeks with LIMITED screen time using Minecraft Education — combining on-screen challenges with meaningful off-screen, hands-on STEAM projects.
Minecraft Engineering Academy
Focuses on logic systems, planning, and engineering concepts through team-based challenges. Campers also learn block coding and command codes to truly level up their skills!
Minecraft STEAM Quest
A creative, week-long quest blending science, engineering, art, and design, both on and off screen.
Master Builders Camp
Builders and creators thrive as they design, test, and redesign structures using LEGO®, construction materials, and more.
VEX IQ Robotics Foundations
An introduction to robotics and coding, perfect for students new to VEX IQ.
VEX IQ Robotics Elite Lab
Designed for students with prior VEX experience or those planning to compete. Campers gain exclusive early access to the 2026–2027 VEX IQ game, learning from top VEX educators in Manatee County to gain a true competitive edge.
Locations:
Two Locations (Weekly themes are staggered):
Braden River Middle School – Technology Engineering Lab
6215 River Club Blvd,
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Harvey K–8 at North River Ranch
11620 North River Trail
Parrish, FL 34219