IGNITE STEM DAY CAMP

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The Ignite STEM Camp is a week long day camp at BGSU where students will engage in fun-filled experiences about teamwork, problem solving, and the connections between science, technology, engineering and mathematics in the real world. The camp curriculum aligns with the Ohio Department of Education math and science learning standards.          

Two available sessions

  • Session 1: June 9 - 13, 2025 
  • Session 2: July 7 - 11, 2025 

*Campers can register for both weeks as content and curriculum are different 

Session 1 Highlights:

  • Marine Biology & Herpetarium Lab 
  • Rock Wall 
  • Animal Behavior and Husbandry project with Brine Shrimp and Isopods

*Camp activities subject to change based on speaker availability and/or inclement weather 

Session 2 Highlights 

  • Ice Skating 
  • Planetarium
  • Programming and Coding with Sphero Robotics 

*Camp activities subject to change based on speaker availability and/or inclement weather 

Ohio Dept. of Education Standards 

TBD 

 Who can attend?

  • Rising 4th - 6th grade students in fall of 2025
  • Enrollment is limited to 36 students for each camp.

Camp Times 

  • Camp Runs Daily 8:30 AM - 4 PM 
    • Early/After Care available 7:45 AM - 4:45 PM for additional $50 per student       

Day Camp Cost

  • $395 - Includes daily lunch & snack, camp counselor staffing and instruction, all materials, activities and admission fees to BGSU Rec Center/Ice Rink/Planetarium etc. Additionally, campers will receive a take home book bag, name tag and other goodies.   
  • $445 - If selecting optional early/after care

Families may find support through the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment Educational Savings Program

Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment Educational Savings Program

Discount

Bring a Friend discount. Both you and the friend will receive a discount off of the registration cost. *Discount only applies once

  • $20 off for bring 1 friend 

Confirmed Camper Details

To reserve your seat in camp a $25.00 non-refundable deposit is due within 10 days of receiving your camp acceptance. Participants who do not pay the deposit by the seventh day are removed and placed on the waitlist.  

Payment  

  • Payment Due  May 1, 2025
  • *Please contact the office to request a payment plan if needed.  

Forms

Forms will be collected via CampDocs an electronic health and waiver system. This email will be sent in May.

  • BGSU Waiver
  • BGSU Medical Authorization Form
  • BGSU Medical: Permission to Dispense Medication (Used for over the counter medication, tylenol, sinus etc)
  • BGSU Media Release
  • Camp Rules & Policies 

Camp Cancellation Policy

Refunds for canceled registrations will be issued to the individual or organization that made the original payment, according to the following schedule:

  • On or before May 1: A full refund, minus the non-refundable deposit, will be provided.
  • 21 or more days before the start of camp: A 75% refund, minus the non-refundable deposit, will be provided.
  • 14–20 days before the start of camp: A 50% refund, minus the non-refundable deposit, will be provided.
  • Less than 14 days before the start of camp: No refund will be provided.

Additional Notes:

  • No refunds will be given for "no-shows."
  • Participants dismissed from camp for disciplinary reasons are not eligible for any refund.

Updated: 12/02/2024 03:48PM