STEM Summer of Exploration Camp 2025

 

Unleash Brilliance: Explore the STEM-tastic World of EFK's Summer Camp! 

Buckle up for an epic adventure at Engineering For Kids, where our camp is the ultimate experience for curious minds, diving into the thrilling world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Our mission? To spark critical thinking, light the fire of curiosity, and gear up young learners for success.

For information on specific activities and curriculum, click on the individual weeks and blue hyperlinks below. 

Camp prices:

Early Bird Registration - Register By March 31, 2025                          

     Full Day Camp     $300 / week

     Half Day Camp    $165 / week

Pre-Registration - Register from April 1 - May 31, 2025                         

     Full Day Camp     $330 / week

     Half Day Camp    $175 / week

Registration - Beginning June 1                      

     Full Day Camp     $360 / week          Multi-week discount of $15/week if registering for more than 1 week *

     Half Day Camp    $200 / week

     *To receive the multi-week discount you must register for more than one week of camp at the same time. Discounts do not stack. Multi-week discount begins June 1st.  

Age Groups:

Junior - entering K - 3rd grade in the fall

Apprentice - entering 4th - 8th grade in the fall

Dates:         

June 2 - August 1

Location:     Engineering for Kids Center @ 5133 Ming Ave.

Schedule:

Full Day Session K - 3rd graders

     8:00 am - 11:30 am EFK Activities & Lessons w/ a 10 min break

     11:30 am - 12:00 pm  Lunch Break

     12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Group Activity

     12:30 pm - 3:45 pm EFK Activities & Lessons w/ a 10 min break

     3:45 pm - 4:00 pm Group Activity/Review Lesson

Full Day Session 4th - 8th graders

     8:00 am - 11:30 am EFK Activities & Lessons w/ a 10 min break

     11:30 am - 12:00 pm Group Activity

     12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Lunch Break

     12:30 pm - 3:45 pm EFK Activities & Lessons w/ a 10 min break

     3:45 pm - 4:00 pm Group Activity/Review Lesson

Morning Only Session

     8:00 am - 11:30 am EFK Activities & Lessons w/ a 10 min break

Afternoon Only Session

     12:30 pm - 3:45 pm EFK Activities & Lessons w/ a 10 min break

     3:45 pm - 4:00 pm Group Activity/Review Lesson

Early Drop-off & Late Pickup:

Early drop-off at 7:30 am for morning session & full day campers is available at an additional cost.

Late pickup at 4:30pm for afternoon session & full day campers is available at an additional cost.

     $25 / week

Registration Fee:

There is a required one-time registration fee of $45 per child. This fee includes administrative costs and supplies for the program.

Things to Know:

Please send your half day campers with a snack and water bottle.

Please send your full day campers with snacks, a lunch and a water bottle.

For the safety of all campers, please make sure all snacks & lunches are nut-free. 

All breaks & lunches are supervised. A microwave is available.

Contact:

(661)-282-8721

Our front office will be open from 7:30 - 4:30 pm during Summer Camp. You can contact us with any questions or concerns during these hours at the phone number above.

Cancelation Policy All cancellation and change requests must be submitted in writing by emailing us at bakersfield@engineeringforkids.net. For the fastest service, simply reply to your invoice email. No refunds are given when cancelling 15 or fewer days from the start date of the camp. For all approved cancellations, you may choose between either a full account credit or a refund minus a 4% processing fee. By registering, you reserve a seat in our camp. As such, EFK is not able to provide a refund or credit for any absence or tardiness that occurs during your scheduled session including those related to illness. Please read our policy before registering.

• 100% of credit minus a 4% processing fee until 15 day before the beginning of the camp

• Prorated credit towards another class or camp after the start of the activity