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Science & Innovation · 🏫 Florida International University

FIU Camp Explore

FIU Camp Explore uniquely combines rigorous STEAM education with extensive recreational water activities, leveraging the Biscayne Bay Campus's unique coastal location.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels 💰 $350/week

About this camp

FIU Camp Explore offers middle school students an immersive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) experience at FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus. Campers engage in educational projects, hands-on labs, and field games, complemented by creative crafts. A significant portion of the camp focuses on recreational water activities such as swimming, kayaking, and snorkeling, providing a unique blend of academic and outdoor learning. The program aims to foster an understanding of marine science and environmental issues through direct engagement with local ecosystems and expert guidance from FIU faculty and staff. Each week features different themes, including space physics, tropical conservation, design thinking, and marine science, allowing students to explore diverse scientific fields and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day at Camp Explore includes engaging in STEAM activities, hands-on labs, and field games in the morning, followed by a recreational half-day of water activities like swimming, kayaking, and snorkeling.

Best suited for

This camp is best for middle school students aged 6-14 who are curious about science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, and enjoy hands-on learning and outdoor water activities.

What you'll learn

Marine Science Environmental Learning Space Physics Tropical Conservation Design Thinking Problem Solving Coastal Habitats

Location

FIU Biscayne Bay Campus, 3000 NE 151st Street, North Miami, FL 33181

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