Full STEAM Ahead
Aug. 12-13; Aug. 14-15, 2025

Welcome to Full STEAM Ahead!

UWSP at Marshfield

The Full STEAM Ahead summer program is a free STEAM (Science, Technology, Art, Engineering and Mathematics) summer educational opportunity on the UWSP at Marshfield campus. This three-day camp helps middle school students learn strategies for building confidence in science and math classes while engaging in multiple projects such as 3D printing and team-building. UWSP preservice teachers lead each session on content designed by university faculty in STEM fields. Camp includes a T-shirt and breakfast/lunch each day.
 
A student smiles while working on a STEAM activity in a classroom setting.

Program Goals

  • While focusing on overcoming structural barriers to STEM, we seek to introduce seventh and eighth graders to a university setting and thereby encourage them to set up appropriate educational goals.
  • Provide higher enrichment exposure with an emphasis on increasing confidence in math and science related materials. 
  • Promote healthy and effective development through interactions with peers from other schools.

Program Benefits

  • Attend and participate in several STEAM related activities. 
  • Breakfast and lunch is provided.
  • Enjoy interacting with peers and pre-service educators in collaborative projects throughout the program. 
A group of students gather for a photo in a classroom during a hands-on learning activity.
“This was a tremendous experience for my daughter. She talked non-stop about the program, the fun she had, the friends she made, and the lessons she learned. This is a fantastic opportunity for our young ladies and I feel very fortunate that my daughter was able to participate.”
Parent of Participant

FAQs

What is the cost?

Free of charge!

Where are classes held?

It is held at the UW-Stevens Point Marshfield campus. The designated drop-off and pick-up location is near the Everett Roehl STEM Center.

What kind of classes are offered?

The programming will vary from year to year. The activities will be related to STEAM, with an emphasis on collaboration and teamwork. 

Who participates in the program?

The program is focused on overcoming structural barriers to STEM.  We welcome incoming seventh and eighth grade females and other sex and gender identity students from the area schools.

Who sponsors Full STEAM Ahead?

Our program is grant-funded.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

UWSP admits students of any sex or gender-identity, religion, race, color, national and ethnic origin and is committed to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the university. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender-identity, marital status, religion, race, color, physical handicap, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, recruitment and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment practices, and athletic or other university sponsored programs. The university is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of sex in all its educational programs, personnel policies, and employment practices in compliance with provisions of Title IX of the Federal Educational Amendments of 1972.

Students work together at tables on a building challenge using LEGO pieces during a classroom activity.
A small group of program leaders wearing event badges pose together on a staircase inside a building.
A group of students sit together at a table holding a large bowl of homemade salsa with chips on a plate nearby.
A student wearing gloves holds a small amphibian while participating in a science activity in a classroom.
A group of students stand in a circle holding pieces of food during a shared activity in a bright indoor space.
Four children sit on the grass outside holding decorated plastic rockets during an outdoor activity.
Three students sit at a table displaying a small LEGO project built on a green baseplate.
A group of students on a grassy field watch as a bottle rocket launches into the air during an outdoor activity.
A person wearing a hard hat and work jacket stands next to another person holding a decorated plastic bottle outdoors in a grassy area.
Children sit on the grass holding colorful handmade craft rockets during an outdoor program activity.
A group of people wearing matching “I know things…” shirts stand together inside a building near a stairway.
A student wearing a program T-shirt flashes peace signs while seated in a classroom.
An instructor assists a student at a computer during a STEAM class activity.
Two 3D printed models sit on a desk including a blue geometric head and a white Tyrannosaurus rex skull.
A student adjusts filament on a 3D printer while working on a STEAM project.

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