Checklist

STEM Camp Planning Checklist

This checklist helps make sure that everything involved with planning the camp gets done on time. The dates are generalized for a camp held in June, July, or August. For a printable version, click here.

Before Camp:

  • October- determine camp’s date and location
  • October - inquire about the process involved in reserving the location. Mark the earliest possible date to make the reservation in your calendar
  • At date ascertained in previous step - reserve location
  • April (Post-FRC competitions) - have meetings to complete the following steps:
  • April - Advertise the camp
    • Post camp around town at libraries and local message boards (some stores and local cafes have them)
  • April (as soon as permission slips and money start coming in) - collect permission slips and money
    • Write and send confirmation emails to parents who sign up
  • One week prior to camp - Set up a binder with activities, schedule, rosters, camper information, and permission slips collected
  • Earliest possible time prior to camp - pack all materials needed for camp
  • April until camp time - continue to communicate with parents, send additional information, etc

During Camp:

  • Camp day(s) - run camp

After Camp:

Campers love catching the balls thrown by our robot!