Promoting a Vision for Effingham County (PAVE), in partnership with Lake Land College, invites students to an exciting, hands-on Summer STEAM Camp at the Wright Family Center on Thursday, July 17th. This one-day event gives students a chance to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) in creative, interactive ways. Perfect for avoiding the “summer slump” while having fun.
Two engaging sessions will be offered by grade level:
K–2nd Grade
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Build and launch your own paper rocket—learn while having a blast!
3rd–6th Grade
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Design and build an air-powered propeller car—where engineering meets excitement!
“STEAM programs offer more than just an interactive experience, they help students stay mentally active and avoid summer learning loss,” said Courtney Yockey, spokesperson for PAVE. “These hands-on camps are designed to inspire creativity, introduce real-world problem-solving, and promote teamwork.”
This STEAM Camp is open to all area children entering grades K–6 and is free to attend, but registration is required. Space is limited and early registration is strongly encouraged. The deadline to register is July 16th.
Register online:
https://learn.lakelandcollege.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=8692180&selectedProgramAreaId=1018475&selectedProgramStreamId=
Or visit the Wright Family Center Facebook page for more info. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to build, create, and explore at the Wright Family Center’s Summer STEAM Camp. For more information about the Summer STEAM Camp, please contact the Effingham Regional Growth Alliance at 217-342-4214 or cyockey@groweffinghamcountyil.com.
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PAVE is the result of a collaboration between the Effingham County Chamber, Effingham Regional Growth Alliance, and Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation. It is the product of the MAPPING process where community members worked through a strategic visioning and planning process. This interactive process included five 3-hour planning sessions facilitated by the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs. From these sessions, five Action Teams were formed to address the topics of Workforce & Education, Housing, Childcare, Festivals & Events, and Parks & Recreation throughout Effingham County.