Riverland Community College

What Our Students Are Saying

• I really liked it! There is so much hands-on activities and processes we get to experience. You learn so many things and what you learn is really vital. It not only gives you a better perspective, but it also helps your life and what you can decide for yourself in the future
• It was a lot better than I thought it was going to he. It was very fun
• Everything was really great. It was much better than I imagined STEM Camp would be
• I’m really glad that I could make friends AND have fun!
• It was a lot more fun than I thought. It kept me interested and I learned lots
• It was a lot better than I thought it would be and I appreciate everything that I have learned
• I was thinking that it was going to mostly be bookwork. It was actually very fun and immersive!
• At first, I was really nervous and afraid about meeting new people and also working with college teachers. It was really fun – there were things and words I didn’t know that I learned. It was better than I thought, and I wish it could have been a month instead of just a week!
• Love the hands-on experiences!
• I liked it because I got to do things I don’t get to do at school
• Amazing! I got to meet new people and learn more about science and chemistry
• Can’t really explain it because you need to be there to see it!
• It was great! I thought that we would just sit inside but we did so much more!

27/27 graduates would recommend STEM Camp to a friend!
 

Camp Will Focus on Renewable Energy:

• What is it? Why is it important?
• Different types
• Value / importance
• Efficiencies
• Current / future sources
• Opportunities / challenges
• The impact it has on our economy, environment, and society

Camp Activities Include:

• Field trips to a wind farm, solar farm, and ethanol plant
• Lab experiments with state-of-the-art STEM equipment
• Applying research methods to exploring and solving problems
• Interaction with industry / community professionals

What We Do:

• We establish a learning community where students learn, study and explore together
• We explore STEM and the how it impacts our local and regional economies
• We establish team-building skills and cooperation
• We provide support through dedicated instructors, advisors, counselors, and tutors
• We enjoy fun out-of-class activities and events to reinforce learning
• We work together to set personal and career goals

Graduates will:

• Improve reading, writing, math, communication, and study skills
• Increase confidence, leadership skills and motivation for college and STEM careers
• Recognize the importance of STEM curriculum
• Receive career exploratory advice and opportunities for future employment
• Identify their learning style
• Develop education and career plans