STEM Camps - Mindframe Education

STEM Summer Camps Opening June 15, 2020

Onsite - Reston and Ashburn & Online

Our onsite and online STEM camps combine fun and learning in one unforgettable experience.

This Summer students may learn how to think and work like real engineers, scientists, creative designers, and developers from home with our online Summer camps or take part in hands-on activities and cool projects onsite at either camp location. Both options develop real-world products and engage in digital creations.

Voted 'Best Summer Camp' - Northern Virginia Magazine - March 2020

STEM Summer Camps Online and Onsite – Now Enrolling

Turn Summer Breaks into Summer Break Throughs !

STEM Summer Camp Flyer (PDF)

STEM Summer Camp Information

Our summer camps offer a one-of-kind experience that combines fun and learning for kids.

Multi-Camp Discounts and No Down Payment – Save $$$ with multi-camp discounts, and reserve your camps with no down payment.
STEM camps for all levels – We offer camps for all levels from our youngest learners to advanced STEM for high schoolers.
Balanced Activities – Throughout the camp day, students have breaks (indoor and outdoor), social time,
Field trips – each week we offer field trips for our campers – Summit Ropes (indoor rock climbing), iFly, TopGolf, movies, museums, bowling, ice skating, farms, and parks.
Snacks – We provide snacks twice a day
Lunch – Parents can order fresh made, delivered lunches from Yay Lunch ($35 per week)

Online Summer Camps

We are also offering online learning options for summer – including online camps (half day, full day, flex day), and 1:1 tutoring.

SAVE 20% off Online Camps with promo code ‘CAMPONLINE2020’

Online camps will use a “follow-the-leader” method of teaching using everyday household items such as Legos. Computer-based programs such as TinkerCAD, Minecraft, Scratch, Python will also be offered and taught by our staff.

You can customize a summer program that works best for you. Select any option – onsite camps, online camps, classes, or 1:1 tutoring. Contact us if you are interested in learning more about our summer learning options.

Summer Camp - Multi-Camp Discount

We offer multi-camp discounts for summer program

Multi-Camp packages can be used for all kids in the family
$50 Save $$$ with multi-camp discounts, and reserve your camps with only $50 down payment per camp
Monthly payment plan available

No. of Camps	Full Day (9a-4p)	Half Day (9a-12p or 1p-4p)	Ext. Day (8a-6p)
1 Camp	$355	$245	$435
2-5 Camps	$330	$230	$405
6+ Camps	$305	$215	$375

The discounted rate applies to multiple camps purchased for a single child or multiple children in the same family.

Camp Registration Options

Online Camps

Full Day, Half Day, Flex Day
Save 20% off with promo code ‘CAMPONLINE2020’

Full Day – 9am – 4pm

Single Camp: $355 / week
2-5 Camps: $330 / week
6 or more Camps : $305 / week
Extended Care is available for all summer camp registrations for an additional price of $80/week or $20/day. Extended Care is from 8am-9am, and 4pm-6pm.

Half Day – 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm

Single Camp: $245
Family Pass (2-4 camps): $230
VIP Pass (5 camps or more): $215

Flex Day

Looking for a full day camp with flexible scheduling options? Flex Day allows you to pick the summer camp days you would like to attend.

Single Day Rate: $80 (9am-4pm)
Multi Day Rate: $75 (9am-4pm)
Daily Extended Care: $20 (8am-6pm)

Supplies / Lab Fees:
A supplies / lab fee of $15-$25 may apply to certain camps which includes – materials, supplies, and equipment usage.

STEM Camp Locations

Ashburn
Mindframe Education
44933 George Washington Blvd. Suite 160
Ashburn, VA 20147

Reston
Mindframe Education
12330 Pinecrest Rd. Suite 100
Reston, Virginia 20191

COVID-19 Safety Procedures

To ensure the safety of our students and staff, we will implement safety precautions for onsite camps:

Social distancing during student drop-off & pickup (parents will queue outside and one family will be allowed in at a time)
Grouping students in small sections of no more than 8 students
Regular cleaning of high-touch surface areas
Students will separated during class and have their own supplies, computers, etc
Regular hand washing breaks
Wearing protective coverings

Multi-Camp Discount for Summer

Discounts for multi-camp packages are processed after the initial deposit and registration
On the checkout page, choose the ‘Pay a Deposit + Pay Balance Manually’ and complete registration
You only need to pay $50 per camp during the initial registration to hold your spot
The multi-camp discount will be applied to balance in your account and an invoice will be sent to you
Monthly payment plans available for orders with 4 camps or more
Note: multi-camp packages require that the balance must be paid via ACH or check. Credit cards payments can be accepted with 4% service fee.

Lunch Plan – Summer

We are happy to offer a lunch service for our summer students. Lunch delivery service is $40/week (5 days) and will be provided by Yay Lunch. Click here to view a sample menu.

Field Trips – Summer

Field trips for summer 2020 will be limited to outdoor attractions such as zoos and local area parks.

Our Camps Include

Snacks: Two snacks included
Lunch: Fresh delivered lunches for $40 / week or pack a lunch for your student.
8:1 student to teacher ratio
Balanced Activities: All camps include fun break activities, indoors and outdoors, games, challenges, and social time.
Field Trips: Each camp with include a field trip to local parks and other area attractions. More details coming soon!

What Our Campers Can Expect

Each camp includes instruction on the concepts and technologies, and fun, hands-on projects & activities
All camps include a variety of fun break activities, indoors and outdoors, including games, challenges, and social time
Students have access to real-world tools and the latest technologies
Through individual and group activities, they’ll take part in hands-on projects that give them the opportunity to see their learning in action
Students will grouped by age and/or skill level in each camp to allow students to learn and apply their new skills at a pace that’s suitable for them
They’ll be taught by tech-savvy, experienced designers, developers and engineers with expertise in their fields and a passion for teaching
As the camp comes to an end, they’ll present their new creations and show off their skills to family and friends

Sample Camp Day

Morning

8:00am–9:00am: AM Extended Care
9:00am–9:15am: Full Day & AM Half Day student check-in
9:15am: Course instruction & project work; let the tech fun begin!
10:30am: Break & snack time
12:00pm: Lunch; AM Half Day student pick up

Afternoon

12:45pm-1:00pm: PM Half Day student check-in
1:00pm: Course instruction & project work
2:30pm: Break & snack time
3:00pm: Course instruction & project work
4:00pm: Full Day & PM Half Day student pick up
4:15pm: PM Extended Care
4:15pm-5:00pm: Academic Tutoring
6:00pm: Extended Care pick up

FAQs

How can I add extended care (8a-6p) ?

Yes, you can add extended care for the entire week ($80) or for a single day ($20). Send us an email with the request, and we will add it to your order.

I registered for multiple camps. How and when are the discounts applied?

Summer program multi-camp discounts are applied after the initial order is completed online. Choose the ‘Pay Later’ option on the checkout screen. We will apply the discount and send an invoice with the adjusted balance. Payments for multi camp plans must be made via ACH or check. You can request payment in 2 or 3 installments.

How change or cancel my student’s summer camp ?

All changes to summer camp orders must be done via email. There is no charge for changing summer camps for same price. Just let us know via email about the change, and we will take care of it. There is a $95 non-refundable deposit for each camp. There are no refunds for camps after June 1st. Store credit is provided for cancelled camps less $95 deposit.

How does tutoring work during summer camp day?

Private tutoring sessions are available as an add-on option for any summer camp day. Tutoring sessions are conducted between 4:00pm – 5:00pm. Session options are discounted for summer camp students – 30 mins ($25), 45 mins ($35), 60 mins ($45).