About This Camp

Level Up! Innovative STEMulation offers a unique summer camp experience that masterfully blends STEM education with gaming and physical activities. This innovative program combines hands-on robotics programming using LEGO Mindstorms EV3 and WeDo 2.0, engineering challenges through Brikcraft LEGO building, and cutting-edge activities like Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying, Pokemon Trading Card Game tournaments, and custom physical combat sports like Wizards Chess. The camp creates an engaging environment where children develop critical thinking, programming skills, and teamwork while having fun with activities they’re passionate about. The program extends beyond traditional STEM activities to include weekly swimming at Sardis Forest Swim Club, laser tag battles at Sportsplex Matthews, esports gaming, and exciting field trips to venues like Mission Laser, Big Air, petting zoos, movies, and mini golf. With extended care options allowing drop-off as early as 7am and pickup as late as 6:30pm, this 11-week summer program provides working parents with flexible scheduling while ensuring their children are engaged in meaningful, educational activities under the direct supervision of dedicated owners Mark and Mara.

Activities

[‘LEGO Mindstorms EV3 and WeDo 2.0 robotics programming’‘Brikcraft LEGO building with engineering principles’‘Pokemon Trading Card Game tournaments’‘Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying’‘Wizards Chess (physical combat sport)’‘Laser tag battles’‘Zombie Tag and Sword Battles’‘Swimming at Sardis Forest Swim Club’‘Social video gaming’‘Esports gaming’‘Tabletop board games’‘Arts & crafts projects’‘Team building competitions (Chopping Block)’‘Custom game: Dungeon Madness Time Crash’‘Field trips to Mission LaserBig Airpetting zoosmoviesmini golf’‘Homework assistance’]

Key Highlights

  • [‘Innovative blend of STEM education with gaming and physical activities’
  • ‘Extended 11-week program with flexible daily hours (7am-6:30pm)’
  • ‘Weekly swimming
  • laser tag
  • and exciting field trips included’]

Special Features

  • [’11-week comprehensive program’
  • ‘Extended care with early drop-off (7am) and late pickup (6:30pm)’
  • ‘No late pickup fees with notification’
  • ‘Weekly swimming on Fridays’
  • ‘Multiple off-site locations for activities’
  • ‘Facilities tour required as part of registration’
  • ‘Direct involvement of owners Mark and Mara’
  • ‘Unique combination of STEM and gaming activities’
  • ‘Custom physical combat sports games’]

Best For

Children who love both STEM activities and gaming culture – ideal for kids interested in robotics, strategic games, and creative problem-solving who would thrive in a program that bridges technical skills with imaginative play

Parent Considerations

[‘Requires facilities tour as part of registration process’, ‘Additional waiver needed for swimming activities at Sardis Forest Swim Club’, ‘Gaming elements may not appeal to all parents seeking traditional STEM focus’, ‘Limited counselor ratio information available’, ‘Relatively small sample size for ratings (21 votes)’]

Schedule

Summer 2025, 11-week program with Parent Orientation on May 31st, 2025. Daily hours 7am-6:30pm