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What is S.T.E.A.M. Academy?

Our morning program is S.T.E.A.M. Academy. All S.T.E.A.M. Academy participants will engage, experience, and explore a curriculum centered around S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) activities offered in an inclusive learning environment and led by an experienced and motivated staff.

A wide variety of project-based activities are designed to encourage creativity, teamwork, communication, and understanding among all our campers.

Program Details

Location: Ames Middle School

Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 12:30pm

2024 Session Dates

  • Session 1: June 17-21
  • Session 2: June 24-28
  • Session 3: July 8-12
  • Session 4: July 15-19

Cost is $275 per session

Financial assistance is offered, if needed please inquire through our email: info@allaboardforkids.com

Changes ahead for Summer 2023!

It is, and always has been, a core principle of All Aboard for Kids to continually strive to serve ALL families and children in need of our services. In response to enrollment trends we have seen over the past several years of camp, we are making few significant changes to our morning program. 

Beginning in Summer of 2023, we will be discontinuing our traditional K-5 room.  This is based on low enrollment numbers over the past several summers. 

Special Guests

We love on-site visits from our community partners!  Once again this summer, we’ll host a diverse group of special guests:  

  • Adventures in Social Drama
  • Ames Public Library Bookmobile
  • Art w/ Dr. Nicole Randick
  • Revelation Fitness w/ Roni Harless
  • ISU WiSE Women in Science and Engineering
  • Kathy Vince Yoga
  • Story County Conservation

Classrooms

Classic

Inclusive and open to all youth entering 6th – 12th grade
  • Additional supports available for autistic campers
  • Student to staff ratios in this room will range from 3:1 to 4:1, depending on need
  • 2 classrooms available, divided up based on age, skill-level
  • Classroom assignments will be made in collaboration with the caregiver/guardian/parent & the Program Director, and will be based on age, needs of the camper, and available staffing.
  • Field trip Fridays! We will venture off-site for a different field trip each week.

Express

For autistic youth in grades K-12 in need of more individualized support and a lower stimulus environment.
  • Qualifying applicants for this option must have 1:1 or 2:1 associate support specified on their IEP, as well as a Behavior Intervention Plan
  • 2 classrooms available, maximum of 3 students per room
  • Student to staff ratios in this room will be 1:1 – 1:2, depending on camper need
  • Classroom assignments will be made in collaboration with the caregiver/guardian/parent & the Program Director, and will be based on age, needs of the camper, and available staffing.
  • Field trip Fridays! We will venture off-site for a different field trip each week.

Registration

Registration for Summer 2024 programs opens in March! Space is limited. Apply early!