Minecraft STEM Summer Academy @ STEAMwhiz - The STEM Learning Lab
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Minecraft STEM Summer Camp 2026: Galactic Engineers
STEAMwhiz – The STEM Learning Lab
Location: Guilderland, NY
Ages: 6–13 (Split into Beginner & Intermediate Cohorts)
Transform screen time into skill time this summer at the Capital District’s premier STEM Learning Lab! STEAMwhiz invites aspiring astronauts and engineers to join the "Galactic Mission," a high-tech camp experience that blends the creativity of Minecraft with real-world engineering and robotics. Unlike standard gaming camps, we use Minecraft as a sophisticated training tool to teach hard skills in coding, physics, and design.
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Two Distinct Age Groups: Beginners (6–8) and Intermediate/Advanced (9–13) working in separate, age-appropriate cohorts.
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Tech Stack: Minecraft Education, Scratch, MCreator, CAD, 3D Printing, Robotics (Micro:bit/Technic), and Drones.
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Educational Focus: Project-Based Learning where "Game Mechanics" meet "Real Engineering."
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Schedule: Half-Day (AM or PM) Weekly sessions running June – August.
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