Willimantic Summer STEM Camp 2025
Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11
This year we are offering TinkerCAD and 3D Printing for ages 9 to 11 as well as Onshape CAD and 3D Printing and Arduino Robotics for ages 12 to 16.
Daily Schedule
11 am to 1 pm – TinkerCAD and 3D Printing
1 pm to 3 pm – Onshape CAD and 3D Printing
3 pm to 5 pm – Arduino Robotics
Class Details
TinkerCAD and 3D Printing – Students will design multiple 3D objects using this powerful web-based tool. They will love seeing their virtual creations become real life objects as they learn how to use a 3D printer.
Onshape CAD and 3D Printing – Students will learn 2D Sketch and 3D tools to create complex shapes using this industry-standard CAD software. Engineering drawing basics will be introduced as will 3D printer software and operation.
Arduino Robotics – Students will learn about all the systems needed to create a machine that is designed to perform specific tasks…power, power transmission, programming basics (variables, if and for loops, syntax, functions, etc) CPU, sensors, inputs and outputs, motors and servos and more!
Cost
DUE TO A GENEROUS DONOR, ALL CLASSES ONLY $75! That is 10 hours of STEM for $7.50 an hour
Logistics
All classes will be held in the Recreation building on the grounds of Willimantic Camp Meeting Association, 453 Windham Rd., Willimantic 06226. Students will need to be dropped off as there is no room for parents to linger. There are parks, a library, and many eateries close by in town if you need a place to wait.
Registration and Payment
We use ZEFFY for our registration and payment system. You will find the online form HERE. Once a class reaches 6 paid participants it will be removed from the list. WE HAVE HALF OFF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EVERYONE WHO SIGNS UP!
The Global STEM Partnership Parental Consent Form and Emergency Medical Release and Liability Waiver will need to be filled out for each student. It can be found HERE. You may email it to globalstempartnership@gmail.com or you may bring it with your student on the first day of camp.
Camp Sponsorship
There are many students in Willimantic who would like to attend camp but the cost is just too much for them….30% of families in this area live below the poverty line according to the latest statistics! You can make a real difference by sponsoring a child. Click HERE to donate. Thank you so much!
About the Instructor
Eric Fischer is a California credentialed teacher with 30+ years experience. He holds a BS in Aerospace Engineering and an M.Ed. in Cross Cultural Teaching. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Global STEM Partnership, Inc and uses all of the proceeds from these and all other classes he teaches to take STEM education and resources to underserved populations all over the world. Global STEM Partnership has ongoing projects in the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, India, Philippines and Indonesia.