CREST STEM Camp for Elementary
Enriching and fun STEM activities will be the focus of this camp led by the National Science Foundation-funded CREST Center at UC Merced. Students will explore physical and biological sciences, engineering, and computation in sessions led by UC Merced scientists and engineers. Students will participate in hands-on activities, projects, lessons, discussions, campus tours, lab tours, and more on a college campus. The sessions will enrich students’ understanding of the capacity of STEM to positively impact people and the world, as well as focus on various STEM career pathways.
July 15-19, 2024 (5 days)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Target Audience: For those entering grades 3rd - 5th in fall 2024.
Students bring their own snacks, and water bottles each day. No cost.
CREST STEM Camp for Middle School
Engaging activities focused on the National Science Foundation-funded CREST center’s research and education mission in physical and biological sciences, engineering, and computation will include hands-on activities, projects, lectures, discussions, research-oriented activities, campus tours, lab tours, and more. Activities will be led by scientists and engineers on a college campus. The sessions will enrich students’ understanding of the opportunities abundant in STEM fields, as well as the capacity of STEM to positively impact people and the world. Students will also get a better understanding of what it is like to do scientific research and the variety of careers pathways in STEM.
July 24-26, 2024 (3 days)
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Target Audience: For those entering grades 6th - 8th in fall 2024.
Students bring their own lunches, snacks, and water bottles each day. No cost.
CREST Biosciences and Biotechnology Workshop
The National Science Foundation-funded CREST Center at the University of California, Merced will lead engaging and enriching sessions focused on Biosciences and Biotechnology. The activities will be led by UC Merced scientists and engineers with a focus on physical and biological sciences, engineering, and computation. Through hands-on activities, projects, lectures, discussions, research-focused activities, campus tours, lab tours, and interactions with scientists and engineers, students’ understanding of STEM fields and bioscience/biotech opportunities will be expanded. Students will also learn about college preparation and careers in STEM. The capacity of biotech/bioscience-focused discoveries, techniques, and inventions to benefit humanity will be highlighted.
July 29-31, 2024 (3 days)
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Target Audience: For those in grades 9th - 12th in fall 2024.
Students bring their lunches, snacks, and water bottles each day. No cost.
Location: University of California, Merced, 5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343
Spots in the program are limited. Your child will be placed on a waiting list if you complete the form below after the registrations fill up. Communications will be sent regarding participation and waitlists. Students will be expected to adhere to all safety guidelines as well as to show respect to all participants, leaders, and property. Sessions will be led by scientists, faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students.
Spots in the program are limited. Your child will be placed on a waiting list if you complete the form below after the registrations fill up. Communications will be sent regarding participation and waitlists. Students will be expected to adhere to all safety guidelines as well as to show respect to all participants, leaders, and property. Sessions will be led by scientists, faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students.
Contact: Carrie Kouadio, CCBM Executive Director, with questions (ckouadio@ucmerced.edu / 209-228-4230 - office phone).
