General Information

1. What is PH STEM Camp, and who is it for?
   PH STEM Camp is a summer program for K-12 students interested in exploring or being introduced to STEM topics and fields. It’s open to all youth curious about science, technology, engineering, and math.

2. When and where does the camp take place?
   The camp is held during the last week of July each summer. The current location is the Melrose Public Library in Melrose, Florida, with a field trip to the Cade Museum in Gainesville, Florida.

Registration and Fees

3. How can participants register for the camp?
   Registration is simple and free for all participants. Details and sign-up information can be found on our website.

4. What is the cost of the camp, and are scholarships available?
   The camp is free to all participants, so no scholarships are needed.

5. What is your refund policy?
   Since the camp is free, there is no refund policy.

Activities and Curriculum

6. What types of activities and topics will participants explore?
   Participants will engage in STEM videos, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and STEM exercises, and hear from guest speakers.

7. Are activities tailored for different age groups?
   Yes, activities are designed to match the skills and interests of different age groups. Older students will be given more advanced tasks and versions of activities.

Safety and Supervision

8. Who supervises the camp?
   The camp is supervised by the library staff and the camp organizer. Parents are welcome to attend and stay with their children during the camp to observe or assist.

9. What safety measures are in place?
   Children are never left unsupervised. All activities take place within the library’s classroom space. Each participant will receive an ID badge and lanyard for identification, and parents who stay will be required to wear a visitor badge sticker.

Logistics

10. What should participants bring to camp?
    Participants only need to bring themselves and a positive attitude! All materials and resources are provided.

11. Where do drop-off and pick-up take place?
    Drop-off and pick-up occur at the Melrose Public Library.

12. Is before- or after-care available?
    Before- or after-care is not officially provided. However, if there is an emergency or a special need, we will work with families to ensure every child can participate in the camp safely.

Post-Camp

13. Will participants receive a certificate or recognition?
    Yes, every participant will receive a certificate of completion, and some prizes will be raffled off at the end of the camp.

14. How can families stay updated on future camps or events?
    Families can stay updated by sharing their email and phone numbers with the camp organizer.