Summer STEAM Experience

Learn more about what is included in our camp.
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All Campers will receive:

24 hours of instruction/lab time in UW-Stout classrooms or labs
Instruction by UW-Stout faculty
Camp t-shirt
10 to 1 camper to counselor ratio
Camper showcase celebration for families and friends on Thursday, June 15th/July 13th, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

$495.00 overnight camper registration fee includes:

Staying in one of UW-Stout's campus dormitories, linens provided.
All meals on campus
'College life' experiences
Nightly camp activities include video and board games, UW-Stout Challenge course, crafts, movies, and more.

$ 345.00 day camper registration fee includes:

Sunday afternoon, June 11th/July 9th activities
Monday to Thursday cafeteria lunches
Day camper drop off is 8:15 AM and pick up is 4:00 PM

Packing Lists

OVERNIGHT CAMPERSDAY CAMPERS
Bag for carrying project materialsBag for carrying project materials
Pens, Pencils, PaperPens, Pencils, Paper
Phones are allowed but use during sessions is discouragedPhones are allowed but use during sessions is discouraged
Closed Toe Shoes for Ropes CourseWater bottle
Water bottle 
Clothes for 4 days 
Toiletries 
Athletic Clothes (recommended) 
Alarm Clock 
Comfortable Shoes 
Shower Shoes 
Towel 
  

Additional items overnight campers may bring:

BlanketsPillowsBug Spray
SunscreenRobeSlippers
Computers/Tablets  

Pillow, blanket, linens, and towels are provided:

Housing Linen Provided
Refunds and Attendee Substitutions Policy

Refunds:

Week 1 June 9-13:
All cancellation notices must be received in writing (email is acceptable). A full refund will be granted through May 31, 2024. Cancellations on or after June 1 and through June 7, 2024, will be granted less a $30.00 processing fee. No refunds will be made on or after June 8. Substitutions may be made any time prior to the start of the program.

Week 2 June 23-27:
All cancellation notices must be received in writing (email is acceptable). A full refund will be granted through June 7, 2024. Cancellations on or after June 8 and through June 14, 2024, will be granted less a $30.00 processing fee. No refunds will be made on or after June 15. Substitutions may be made any time prior to the start of the program.

Week 2 July 14-18:
All cancellation notices must be received in writing (email is acceptable). A full refund will be granted through July 5, 2024. Cancellations on or after July 6 and through July 12, 2024, will be granted less a $30.00 processing fee. No refunds will be made on or after July 13. Substitutions may be made any time prior to the start of the program.

Program changes and cancellations:
The university reserves the right to make changes in programs and activities or to cancel programs if enrollment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond its control prevail. Every effort will be made to contact each attendee if a program is not held for any reason. The university's liability is limited to the refund of the program fee.

Scholarships are available through the generosity of the following school districts:

Chippewa Falls Unified School District
There is a limited number of full scholarships available for campers who live in the Chippewa Falls Unified School District or attend a CFUSD school. 

School District of Menomonie Area
Campers can register as day campers at no cost. The overnight camper fee is $150 for the full camp experience. Students must live within the School District of Menomonie Area to qualify. 

Additional Scholarships:

Other STEAM sponsors make it possible to cover the fees of additional campers.  If you are interested in applying for these scholarships please fill out this brief survey which will ask you to explain why you would like to attend camp and what that experience would mean to you.  Scholarship recipients will be notified via email when funding is secured. 

Grantsburg School District
Two individuals who attend the Grantsburg School District qualify for the Parker scholarship which covers the full cost of admission. 

Campers Forms

Camper forms will be completed via an online platform that will be emailed to participants.