Stem Advantage RI

The overall goal of STEM Advantage is to positively impact the social-emotional development and academic achievement of youth, grades K-12th. STEM Advantage afterschool and summer programs consist of fun, hands-on activities, group projects, and multimedia connections that engage mentors and mentees in a variety of STEM topics, with a particular focus on conservation.

 

Through weekly group mentoring sessions and additional STEM enrichment activities, youth are exposed to inspiring scientists, engineers, and conservationists, who represent a variety of careers and education pathways.

 

By providing consistent, high-quality, STEM-focused mentoring experiences, STEM Advantage encourages a reduction in high-risk behaviors, improvement of academic success indicators, and an overall increase in knowledge of and interest in STEM topics and careers for participating youth and mentors.

What can you expect at STEM Advantage Summer Camp?

• Small group projects and exploration
• Sports and outdoor activities, breakfast, snack and lunch, World of Water experiments, Lego Robotics and coding, mentoring and youth choice projects
• Field studies and trips to local waterways and coastal waterways like Still House Cove, Mystic Aquarium and Ninigret National Reserve/Park
• Visits from other enrichment providers

We use a sliding scale based on how much you can afford, we follow pre COVID-19 guidance of "Free/reduced" and "Full" lunch status. 

• For families that previously qualified for Free or Reduced lunch, camp is $420
• For families that previously qualified for full priced lunch, camp is $650

Additional charges may apply if you need transportation and/or extended care

For families in need of financial assistance, scholarship applications are available.  Contact Caitlyn for more information at cblankenship@cpsed.net. 

Location: 25 Park View Blvd #1 Cranston, RI 

Phone: 401-749-2030

Email: Caitlyn Blankenship, Statewide Coordinator for STEM Advantage, cblankenship@cpsed.net