Goals of Camp

GOALS OF CAMP…

Our end goal is to produce thinkers, and people who look to a process versus just an end product.  We are working to promote curiosity, and deep thinking, while unearthing children’s interests, and supporting independence in children that will prepare students to be problem solvers in all aspects of their lives now and in the future.

TO GET THERE…

Students will excel by providing a safe environment where making mistakes are viewed as learning experiences.  Where students practice collaboration, learning from failures, and successes, over and over again, from a young age through young adulthood. They will have the opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences using real-life materials, with the support of intentional adults. When we are successful, there will be a wave of highly marketable individuals in our community.  If students can practice these skills and grow and evolve with their natural skills of problem-solving, intrinsic motivation,  and  eagerness to learn becomes engraved within them.

CURRICULUM...

Interest and knowledge are created by carefully planning a curriculum that facilitates the needs of children and the experiences that children deserve. We blend together the older tried and true components of STEAM with new cutting-edge technologies and interests of young people.  Then, year after year we build upon the skills that students are developing along the way with a curriculum that is ever-changing, but overlapping and reinforcing STEAM principles throughout their youth.

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT TO YOU? 

This should be important to you as we will support children’s naturally, curious minds to seek more information about jobs that will support our local community.  We tap into what is not only pertinent to Whitley County but what matters across our nation. We will open not only minds but opportunities for our young people in school and their future career paths.

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

We need the support of our local community to offer this amazing opportunity for our children and future workforce. Please help us make a difference in our children’s future by considering a donation to Camp Steam Ahead.

All donations are accepted through the Whitley County Community Foundation.