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WHY OVERNIGHT SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE PERFECT FOR STEM STUDENTS
BY JANICE HALLER
TEM majors and careers are more popular than ever, and the same is true for STEM overnight summer programs at various universities and other institutions. These programs, designed to accommodate every type of interest from biotechnology to robotics, are some of the most popular and selective summer programs available. But why are they so important? Why should a STEM-minded student sign up for a summer overnight program?
Well, if they are serious about becoming future movers and shakers of the tech or science industry, a STEM summer overnight program will help students to develop the skills they need for a bright and happy future in
STEM. In fact, they’re one of the best ways for high school students to get a taste of the professional and academic world of STEM.
There are many other benefits to participating in a STEM summer program too. Here’s 3 reasons why overnight summer programs are perfect for STEM students!
THEY ARE DESIGNED FOR TEAMWORK
STEM overnight programs are structured and built around the idea of encouraging teamwork and camaraderie during class hours and after hours. Students are often put into groups and must work together to tackle a large project in a short period of time. But the day doesn’t end when the classes are done.
Students often stay in dorms or dorm-like settings, where they will live, eat, and relax with their classmates. In their rooms they will bond over their shared passion and love of STEM topics as well as their backgrounds, personal interests, and their dreams for the future. Both in and out of class, students learn how to work and live together.
THEY TAKE STUDENTS OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE
Those dedicated to the world of STEM can often be single-minded in their approach to success. They rely on the tried and true formula for success which can include a specific schedule and routine. While it is important for the student to feel like they have control over their environment, it is also important to push boundaries and test your limits.
Overnight programs are a world away from home. For younger age groups, the programs are often smaller and run for a shorter period of time. But older students can expect to be on a campus for two weeks or more at a time. During this time, the overnight program structures most of their day while allowing some free downtime after dinner and before a set curfew. »
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This time away from all that is familiar will help students discover personal strengths and make lifelong friendships. It will also give them a glimpse of the techworld and what they can expect if they follow their dreams and pursue a career in a STEMrelated industry.
THEY CAN OFFER A UNIQUE AND ONE-OF-A KIND EXPERIENCE
You can fit a lot more in a program when students don’t leave at the end of the day! Whether it’s a late night hike to gaze at the stars or a field trip that requires a very early start, it’s easier to have unique and exciting activities while participating in an overnight program than it is a day camp or online course.
While it can be difficult for parents to let their children go to an overnight camp for a few days or more, remember that it offers their kids the unique chance of having their entire day (from sunup to sundown) packed with exciting experiments and adventures that they wouldn’t get from a small day camp!
Overnight camps also reach out to a larger audience and people from different parts of the country (or the world)! Campers will have the unique opportunity to meet people from different cultures, regions, languages, and walks of life. Day camps are regional by nature, since most campers need a place to stay.
One of the joys of summer programs is that it is a unique time to forge memories and bonds that can span a lifetime. For children who are passionate about STEM, connections can be the stepping stone that take them to the next level of discovery and success. There are special benefits to overnight programs that are not found in day camps. This especially applies to STEM centered camps that are here to help students form a strong understanding of their field as well as skills to work and succeed with those around them.
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