This summer, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is becoming a launchpad for discovery. The STEAM for ALL Day Camp is welcoming local students in grades 6–8 for a hands-on, curiosity-driven experience in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Thanks to a grant from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), this camp is completely free for participants.
The STEAM For All summer camp is designed to increase awareness, access, and excitement about STEAM among underserved students in our region. With two, week-long sessions in June (June 9–13 and June 23–27), we’re preparing to host up to 60 students.
While the ISBE grant covers registration, it doesn’t cover meals. And with about 90 percent of campers coming from public schools where most students qualify for free or reduced lunches, it is vital to ensure that no child goes hungry while they learn, build, and dream.
The Goal
The camp, which is hosted by the College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics, is raising $4,500 to provide lunch and snacks for all campers across both weeks. With your support, it can ensure every camper is nourished and ready to explore.
Every donation—no matter the size—directly supports a child’s experience at camp. Your gift helps provide meals and snacks while campers:
- Build robots
- Explore digital art
- Conduct hands-on science experiments
- Discover new passions and potential careers
If you’re looking to make an even bigger impact, consider becoming a sponsor:
- Tech Titan ($1,500+): Feeds 20+ campers for a week and includes top-tier recognition on promotional materials and the camp website, plus logo placement at camp events.
- Visionary ($750+): Feeds 10+ campers for a week and includes sponsor recognition on camp materials and the website.
- Creator ($75+): Feeds one camper for a week and includes acknowledgment in sponsor appreciation messages.
Your support makes a real difference. Together, we can ensure that students from diverse backgrounds have access to inspiring STEAM opportunities that can shape their futures.