Week 5’s theme was Summer Surprises
Week 5 was our last week of STEAM Summer Camp! The theme was “Summer Surprises”, so we made sure to have a week full of celebration and joy to wrap up the summer before campers went back to school.
Ms. K led Explorers in a science experiment/art activity making baking soda volcanoes.
Explorers working on their volcanoes
They made their volcanoes in groups using paper cups, foil, and tape.
Explorer group finishing their volcano
Next, they filled their volcanoes with baking soda, food coloring, and glitter.
Ms. K helping Explorers add baking soda, food coloring, and glitter to their volcanoes
Outside, we poured in vinegar to create a chemical reaction simulating lava.
Ms. K adding vinegar to a volcano to create the reaction
We saw some super cool and colorful volcanic eruptions!
Volcano project after the eruption
Investigators experimented with shaving cream to make art.
Investigators playing with shaving cream
Investigators also built structures using marshmallows and toothpicks.
Investigators building with marshmallows and toothpicks
Explorers did the egg drop project this week.
Explorers testing their egg drop projects
5 of their eggs survived the drop!
Explorers posing after the egg drop
Both groups did tie dye with Ms. Len. They made custom t-shirts as a memento for the summer.
Explorers tie dyeing their shirts
“I cooked with mine! It’s so good!” – Investigator about his tie dye shirt
Parents and relatives attending the Family Party/Talent Show
On Thursday, we hosted a Family Party/Talent Show to celebrate the end of camp.
Explorers performing a puppet show
Parents and other family members were invited to GMCC to eat pizza & refreshments.
Mr. Mohamed giving a speech about this year’s camp
Campers performed puppet shows, skateboard tricks, soccer, and magic.
Explorers doing skateboard tricks
Explorer doing a magic trick
Other talents included singing, art show & tell, ASMR, and more!
Explorer singing Michael Jackson
Investigator showing her art
“This was a highlight of the whole summer for my son!” – Parent of an Explorer
Investigators performing their puppet show
On the very last day, we took our final field trip to the Maple Grove Community Center.
Investigators taking a final group photo before the field trip
Campers always have fun in the massive Maple Maze indoor playground.
Explorers playing in the Maple Maze playground
After lunch, we enjoyed swimming in the pools at the Grove Cove aquatic center.
Explorers in the pool
Our favorites were the water slides and the lazy river!
Explorers floating in the lazy river
“It’s the last day??? NOOOO!” – Camper on the last day
Campers eating lunch on the field trip
This summer was such a blast! Thank you to our campers, families, partners, and staff for making 2026 STEAM Summer so memorable!
Explorers taking a final group photo at the end of the field trip
Thank you to our partners for this week!
Thank you to Youthprise for providing free breakfast & lunch every day of camp!
And thank you so much to our youth funders for supporting our program!
Keep up with GMCC’s blog and social media to learn about our school-year programming and other school-break camps!
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