Area youth learn STEM skills at summer camps

Posted Sep 29 2023
a large group of local youth participating in the 2023 summer youth camps hosted by the Central State University Extension Land-Grant Program

Youth earning certificates from Central State University STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) summer camps and a group of herb enthusiasts exploring herbs of the apothecary in the Central State Seed to Bloom Botanical Garden were part of the mix that made a fun 2023 summer go by — so fast.

"One takeaway that I got from this camp is the opportunity and the ability to understand how kids learn and how kids adapt to a new environment," said Nathan Hart, a sophomore studying Music Education at Central State.

"Luck is when opportunity meets preparation, and this was that moment and time for them to see that moment of opportunity — they're lucky enough to have that opportunity here at Central State University," Hart added.

See highlights from Central State University Extension's Summer Youth Middle/High School STEM Camps 2023.

Scenes from youth camps

participants in the Central State University Extension youth summer camps look over a presentation about nutrition
three student presenters look toward a projected photo of a robotics project during STEM camps for Dayton area youth
a presenter at a podium for youth camps hosted by Central State University, an HBCU
a group of summer youth camp participants with senior Ibrahima Jarjou
youth presenter at a podium with a display of a presentation about budgeting
a graphic with lines and dots connecting and the words CSU 2023 DSEC STEM Academy Camp, June 18-23 and June 25-30, 2023

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