19 Sep · Matt Bowman · No Comments

A robotic feast for the brain

Raleigh & Zebulon NC, 9/19/2013 – Visualize grades 4-7 students building and programming robots … sprinkle some teamwork. Now add chips, wafer and raspberry pi. What we have is a perfect recipe for an exciting, fun-filled track-out with a dose of learning and industry knowledge. Students of Eastern Wake County are gearing up for this …

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11 Sep · Matt Bowman · No Comments

Eastern Wake County students to program robots

Raleigh & Zebulon NC, 9/11/2013 – A STEM camp offered by STEM For Kids and East Wake Academy is providing an opportunity for students in grades 4 – 7 to explore the world of programming and robotics. “We are hoping to excite the local community and expand the STEM initiatives in Eastern Wake County”, said …

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9 Aug · Matt Bowman · No Comments

Feeding children’s curiosity: First, Mars; now, chips

Raleigh, NC, 8/9/2013 – Recently young minds in grades K-5 made a connection between their robotic creations and NASA’s Curiosity mission to Mars. Thanks to an exciting presentation by NASA Solar System Ambassador, Marc Fusco, in a STEM For Kids’ summer / track-out camp, curious campers had a feast getting information on space technologies. Next …

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23 Jul · Matt Bowman · No Comments

NASA ambassador at STEM robotics camp

Raleigh, NC, 7/23/2013 – The applications of robotics is all around us, and a group of elementary age children will be discovering first-hand the design, construction, and application of modern-day robotics. Since adding Robotics to their extensive portfolio of engineering and technology camps, STEM for Kids have brought the robotics program to school-aged children inside …

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7 Apr · Matt Bowman · No Comments

The Complete STEM [TM] Camps for K-5 grades coming to Cary.

Raleigh, NC, 4/7/2013 – STEM For Kids announces the launch of its newest location in the Raleigh-Durham Triangle area. Summer and trackout camps will be offered in Cary starting April 29th. The site address is 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 27518. The initial camp line-up includes Taste of Computer Science, Robotics and Civil Engineering. Registration …

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19 Jan · Matt Bowman · No Comments

This February, STEM Camps for K-5 grades come to Wake Forest

Raleigh, NC, 1/19/2013 – Destination Wake Forest: “To encourage kids to explore the opportunities within the fields of STEM, Moni Singh founded STEM for Kids. Founded in Raleigh, she is bringing this unique experience to Wake Forest, beginning in February! STEM camps center around a number of different themes, including Civil, Aerospace, Mechanical, Environmental, Electrical, …

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9 Jan · Matt Bowman · No Comments

Keeping NC ahead in STEM

Raleigh, NC, 1/9/2013 – STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is an economic imperative for the US. Our state of North Carolina recently showed a silver lining in the STEM rhetoric. On the surface STEM picture looks grim for the US – domestically we are not producing enough STEM graduates to fill the STEM jobs …

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1 Dec · Matt Bowman · No Comments

Computer Science and Engineering for Elementary Ages

Raleigh, NC, 12/1/2012 – STEM For Kids announces the launch of premier computer science and engineering camps for elementary age children. With a line-up of 5 new innovative programs starting this December, STEM For Kids is taking innovation in STEM enrichment for elementary kids to yet another level. Children experience the wonders of computer science …

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11 Nov · Matt Bowman · No Comments

WRAL Reports on STEM For Kids

Raleigh, NC, 11/11/2012 – The STEM For Kids story presented by WRAL’s Sarah Hall: “There were their endless questions and interest about how things worked – from why do rainbows form to how do planes fly. And there was a newspaper article in the Wall Street Journal about college students dropping their science majors because …

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21 Oct · Matt Bowman · No Comments

Stooky STEM!

Raleigh, NC, 10/21/2012 – STEM For Kids was honored with a new word of praise from a 4th grader: Stooky, a famous word in the Origami Yoda Community and Books. It means cool or awesome. Building pyramids, making the Windy Tower of Pisa, completing the bridge design challenge, testing the Floppy Squares, racing for the …

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18 Oct · Matt Bowman · No Comments

WCPSS School, Hilburn Academy’s STEM, Showcased in Illinois

Raleigh, NC, 10/18/2012 – Moni Singh, Founder and CEO, STEM For Kids was invited to present about innovation in education at the 5th Business Innovation Conference in Illinois at the Illinois Institute of Technology.   The economic imperative of STEM has been strongly advocated by businesses, educators and governments alike. While, USA is unbeatable in …

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1 Oct · Matt Bowman · No Comments

The Gene Mission … coming Oct 18th at Thales After-School

Raleigh, NC, 10/01/2012 – STEM For Kids announces the launch of its first STEM after-school program: The Gene Mission – Unraveling the Secret Code comes to Thales on Oct 18th. The Gene Misison will engage children in hands-on activities to explore the secret world of Agent DNA. Agent DNA is a master of cloning and …

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29 Sep · Matt Bowman · No Comments

STEM For Kids Featured in Destination Wake Forest

Raleigh, NC, 09/29/2012 – Something Scienc-y for kids to get excited about, by Becky Elms, Contributing Writer at Destination Wake Forest. Becky Elms writes: “It is challenging to find things to keep kids busy with during the summer or find track-out camps for children of working parents. Recently, I came across a fantastic, unique camp …

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15 Jul · Matt Bowman · No Comments

Children are Getting Green With ENVI!

Raleigh, NC, 07/15/2012 – After wild success of year-round (track-out and summer) Engineering Camps in Civil, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, STEM For Kids launched its Environmental Engineering Camp. The new camp focuses on hands-on fun and exploration of our environment. In this innovative curriculum, children take a fresh look at air and water; fight the …

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6 Jun · Matt Bowman · No Comments

STEM For Kids brings the fun of STEM to New Jersey Mt. Holly Schools

Raleigh, NC, 06/06/2012 – NJ Mount Holly Public Schools invited STEM For Kids to conduct STEM workshops for their Elementary and Middle Schools. It was amazing to see children’s excitement: “STEM is now my favorite subject” , “I wish we could do this till 3 [the whole school day]” , “Thank you… this was a …

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29 May · Matt Bowman · No Comments

STEM Gets Good Grades

Raleigh, NC, 05/29/2012 – Camp after camp; workshop after workshop, STEM for Kids is earning feedback like “STEM is awesome”. Connecting STEM with the feeling of awesome (in any form that children can phonetically sound out “osum”, “osum”, “awsom”) gets STEM for Kids one step closer to its mission of making STEM fun and real …

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25 Mar · Matt Bowman · No Comments

Carolina Parent: New Program Introduces Kids to STEM

Raleigh, NC, 03/25/2012 STEM For Kids, LLC is offering STEM enrichment option for elementary grade children. Track-out and summer camps are available offering flexible schedules (half / full days; 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 days per week). STEM For Kids’ programs emphasize hands-on experiences to provide structured thinking, designing and building stuff all in a fun …

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24 Mar · Matt Bowman · No Comments

Quest to reach the sky at STEM For Kids’ Aerospace Engineering Camp

Raleigh, NC, 03/24/2012 – Anticipation is in the air … the young ones excitedly countdown, 10, 9, 8 …3,2, 1, blast off! Their eyes sparkle with amazement … after all, they designed the space shuttles to meet the goals of their mission, they decided on the rocket fuel and closely watched the weather to ensure …

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9 Feb · Matt Bowman · No Comments

Elementary (K-5) children are having fun with STEM

Raleigh, NC, 02/09/2012 – Children are having a blast of fun with STEM For Kids’ Engineering programs for K-5 children. “I love it, it’s awesome, it’s cool …”, said Matthew a 2nd grader. “This is the best camp in the world, thank you for making it”, said Kendall, a 3rd grader.   This week, “Fun …

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25 Jan · Matt Bowman · No Comments

Engineer STEM Goes to the Library

Raleigh, NC, 01/25/2012 – STEM For Kids will conduct “Fun with STEM” workshop at the Wake County North Regional Library on Feb 7th. Register directly with the library. “Our public libraries play a crucial role in our community in exposing children to the wonders around us through books and enriching programs. In collaborating with the …

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25 Jan · Matt Bowman · No Comments

The Total Connection: Elementary Children are Having Fun with STEM

Raleigh, NC, 01/25/2012 – The Total Connection Magazine, a local kids and family newspaper serving the children of East Wake, Johnston County and Raleigh, reports that elementary children are having fun with STEM in the Triangle Area. Through innovative engineering camps in Raleigh and community-based workshop at Wake County North Regional Library, STEM For Kids …

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23 Jan · Matt Bowman · No Comments

STEM Rocks at STEM For Kids’ Engineering Camp

Raleigh, NC, 01/23/2012 – Campers had a blast during STEM For Kids’ inaugural Civil Engineering Camp for K-5 children. Children had a lot of fun in their awesome journey of close encounters with the “all fall down” gravity, thrilling balancing acts, bridging designs and the quest to make the tallest skyscraper! During the week-long camp, …

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15 Jan · Matt Bowman · No Comments

News and Observer reports on STEM For Kids

Camp brings STEM to the younger set

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14 Jan · Matt Bowman · No Comments

Engineer STEM debuts to cheers and excitement from 100+ children

Raleigh, NC, 01/14/2012 – STEM For Kids’ inaugurated its “Fun with STEM” program with more than 100 children yesterday. Engineer STEM, in his debut at the Y, mystified the children with his magician plus robot plus tree persona. The little builders, thinkers and wonderers ventured into an amazing engineering mission with Engineer STEM. In this …

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4 Jan · Matt Bowman · No Comments

Introducing Engineer STEM … coming January 16th in a STEM For Kids’ Engineering camp near you.

Raleigh, NC, 01/04/2012 – STEM For Kids, LLC is offering engineering-like enrichment track out camps for children in Grades 1, 2 & 3. Available for all tracks starting in January in North Raleigh, these camps provide a choice to parents keen on giving their children the long-lasting gift of STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math). …

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14 Dec · Matt Bowman · No Comments

Triangle’s first engineering track out camps for elementary kids

Raleigh, NC, 12/14/2011 – STEM For Kids, LLC is offering engineering-like enrichment track out camps for children in Grades 1, 2 and 3. Available for all tracks starting in January in North Raleigh, these camps provide a choice to parents keen on giving their children the long-lasting gift of STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math). …

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