Science, STEM, & Coding Camps
Programs for grades 1–2, 3–5, and 6–9
Science, STEM, and Coding Camps operate at the intersection of science, art, and imaginative play. Campers explore basic physics concepts while employing engineering/design methods and discussing the scientific process.
Codemoji: Code It
July 7–11, 2025
Grades 3–5
All genders
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $440
Codemoji’s Code It program’s mission is simple: teach students to enjoy all things related to coding and the web while building problem-solving and creative thinking skills. Our teachers deliver clear and entertaining instruction to ensure students have fun while learning complex coding skills using emojis that represent HTML text, which lowers the barriers to new coders and increases their excitement and understanding of computer science. Students build animations, websites, and video games; explore multiple coding languages; program robots; create STEM-based projects both on and offline, and are encouraged to share their projects when they get home. Students also work with interactive circuit boards to understand the basics of currents and work with their teacher to build a handful of fun hands-on projects.
Codemoji: Creative Coding
July 14–18, 2025
Grades 1–2
All genders
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $440
In Codemoji’s Creative Coding, students will learn the basics of coding and computer science as they are immersed in STEM activities. Students will collaborate to program robots to complete tasks, work with emojis as they dive into the Codemoji platform, and participate in offline unplugged coding activities and games. Throughout the program, students will design a website and learn to utilize their newly acquired coding skills to advance through interactive lessons. The Codemoji program will challenge your students as they advance through HTML, CSS, and JS coding basics and will promote the desire to continue their coding learning outside of the classroom.
Codemoji: Game On
July 21–25, 2025
Grades 3–5
All genders
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $440
Does your student want to learn more about how video games work? In Game On, students will take their skills to the next level while learning about coding basics. During the week, students will be introduced to coding languages and how game animations are made while utilizing their new knowledge to create mini-games including “Shark Eats Fish,” “Treasure Hunt,” and more!
Codemoji: Creative Coding
July 28–August 1, 2025
Grades 1–2
All genders
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $440
In Codemoji’s Creative Coding, students will learn the basics of coding and computer science as they are immersed in STEM activities. Students will collaborate to program robots to complete tasks, work with emojis as they dive into the Codemoji platform, and participate in offline unplugged coding activities and games. Throughout the program, students will design a website and learn to utilize their newly acquired coding skills to advance through interactive lessons. The Codemoji program will challenge your students as they advance through HTML, CSS, and JS coding basics and will promote the desire to continue their coding learning outside of the classroom.
STEAM: Space Station
July 7–11, 2025
Grades 1–2
All genders
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $440
Every morning will begin with a fun new fact about space. Campers will create their own planet with unique lifeforms, and we will encourage each creator to share the history and traditions of their planet’s inhabitants. Throughout the week, we will design and build a space station to welcome and accommodate all of the various creatures in our invented universe. Along the way, campers will be problem solving, learning basic physics and employing engineering design principles. There will be options for field games, free choice time, and reading in the afternoon
STEAM: Build a City
July 14–18, 2025
Grades 3–5
All genders
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $440
Campers will dream up and build their own city using upcycled materials. There will be opportunities to work cooperatively as a group and on solo projects, including a windmill-powered house with an LED light. We will map out our business and residential areas, schools, parks, public spaces, the airport/and or seaport. As we discuss the purpose and placement of each district, we will implement the engineering design process and learn about the ways that cities, highways, and neighborhoods are planned. Along the way, there will be engineering challenges, problem solving, spatial reasoning, and basic physics lessons all disguised as fun. Every afternoon, campers will have the options of field games, free choice time, and reading.
STEAM: Toymaking
July 21–25, 2025
Grades 1–2
All genders
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $440
Campers will learn basic physics and engineering concepts while building various projects, including rubber band powered puppets, hydraulic lifts, and flying toys. We will also work cooperatively as a group to design a unique board game. Every afternoon, campers will have the options of field games, free choice time and reading
STEAM: Lifesize Chess
July 28–August 1, 2025
Grades 3–5
All genders
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $440
Campers will begin each day learning and reviewing strategy. We will then put our knowledge to work both cooperatively and individually to solve chess puzzles and win prizes through a point system. Throughout the week, we will create costumes to wear for our life-sized chess games. Every afternoon, campers will have the options of field games, free choice time, and reading.
STEAM: Exploring and Repairing the Human Body
July 21–25, 2025
Grades 3–5
All genders
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $440
Become a medical detective and uncover the secrets of how your amazing body works! In this hands-on summer camp, you’ll explore different parts of the human body and discover what happens when something goes wrong—and how it can be fixed. You will learn how the heart pumps blood, how lungs help you breathe, and how bones give your body strength. You’ll also try medical skills like: fixing “broken bones,” stitching “wounds,” and testing reflexes. From building models of body parts to practicing real-life medical techniques, you’ll have fun while learning all about the fascinating ways your body keeps you moving and healthy!
Electronic Music Production
July 7–11, 2025
Grades 6–9
All genders
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m..
Cost: $440
In Electronic Music, campers will be introduced to some of the tools, concepts, and techniques involved in today’s music production process. Using Ableton’s Simpler and Impulse samplers, campers will learn the basics of sampling, live recording, and subtractive synthesis. They will record their own sounds from a variety of sources including: miking various objects, field recordings, sampling from YouTube, and recording instruments of their choice. Campers will then edit and creatively manipulate their sounds, followed by composing loops in Ableton, which are the foundations for building a song. By the end of the week, campers will produce their own short piece of music or sound collage, to share with family and friends.
Aquaculture Adventure Camp
June 23–27, 2025
Grades 3–5
All genders
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $440
Did you know that people farm sea vegetables and raise sea creatures all over the globe, including here in Maine? Dive into this wild underwater world during an epic week of Aquaculture Adventure Camp! We’ll spend the mornings on our Spring Street Campus creating ocean-inspired art, getting hands on with fishing gear, cooking mouth watering treats using “sea” foods, and playing games outside. We’ll head out into the field in the afternoons, including: trips to the beach, observing aquaculture in action, and embarking on a thrilling scavenger hunt!
Is tutoring available for my child during the camp day?
Tutors from Waynflete’s Academic Support program are available to support campers in the following academic areas: reading, spelling, writing, math, and executive functioning. Tutors will coordinate with camp leadership to create a schedule that will work for the camper and their camp program. Summer tutoring is offered at $65/session, availability is limited. Email academic_support@waynflete.org to inquire.