DAY CAMPS, ​SUMMER CAMPS & SATURDAY STEM DAYS

West Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center

2025 West GYSTC Summer Camps

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Curiosity In Science

Dates: May 27 - 30, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Cost: 145.00

Class Description: K-8th grade students will be immersed in exciting activities like crafting moon sand, designing lunar landing devices with LEGOs, and creating their own fossil castings. Campers will also explore electricity with Van de Graaff generators, code with glow-in-the-dark bracelets, and investigate the microscopic world through pond water samples and owl pellet dissections.

(Registration is limited to the first 30 students)

No camp Monday May 27- Memorial Day.

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Pirates & Mermaids: Underwater Adventure

Dates: June 2 - 6, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: 180.00

Class Description: K-3rd grade students will embark on exciting underwater quests while exploring water themed STEM challenges. Campers will have a blast learning together, fostering creativity and teamwork in a fun, imaginative environment.

(Registration is limited to the first 30 students)

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LEGO Robotics Unleashed

Dates: June 2 - 6, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: 180.00

Class Description: 3rd-8th grade students will design, build, and code their EV3 Robot to complete a different task each day. Students will enjoy friendly competitions throughout the week.

(Registration is limited to the first 30 students)

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Artistic Astronauts: STEAM Camp

Dates: June 9 - 13, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: 180.00

Class Description: K-3rd grade students will launch on a cosmic journey filled with exciting space-themed STEM challenges and creative art projects. Campers will explore the wonders of the universe while unleashing their imagination and develop critical thinking skills in a fun and engaging environment.

(Registration is limited to the first 30 students)

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Wizarding World Of West GA

Dates: June 9 - 13, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: 180.00

Class Description: 3rd-8th grade Wizards and Muggles alike will come explore the wonderful world of STEM and magic. We will test the limits of science with potions, charms, spells and magical creatures.

(Registration is limited to the first 30 students)

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STEMtastic Fairy Tales: Science & Art Adventures

Dates: June 16 - 20, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: 145.00

Class Description: K-3rd grade students will unleash their imagination as they explore the magic of storytelling in the fairy tale world through exciting science experiments, creative art projects and engaging STEM challenges.

(Registration is limited to the first 30 students)

No Camp Thursday June 19 - Juneteenth.

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Stop Motion Animation

Dates: June 16 - 20, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: 145.00

Class Description: 3rd-8th grade students will dive into the world of animation through engaging activities such as storyboarding and creating characters. Students will craft their own stories as they explore with topics such as cinematography, lighting effects and sound design

(Registration is limited to the first 30 students)

No Camp Thursday June 19 - Juneteenth.

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Drone X

Dates: June 23 - 27, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: 180.00

Class Description: 3rd-8th grade students will develop their skills flying a mini drone while learning the FAA guidelines. Students will learn the basics of flight by completing different tasks and competitions. We will finish the week off by getting to take their mini drone home.

(Registration is limited to the first 30 students)

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Level Up: Video Game Creator

Dates: June 30 - July 3, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: 145.00

Class Description: 3rd-8th grade students will learn to code the games you love to play! Using fun software like Scratch and CodeCombat, you'll go on a unique coding journey to create your own original video games and bring your ideas to life. No experience required- just bring your creativity and we’ll unlock your inner video game developer!.

(Registration is limited to the first 30 students)

No Camp Friday July 4- Independence Day.

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Questions about summer camp, call Cathy at (770) 328-8530 or email cfonteno@westga.edu.