Summer STEAM Half-Day Camps

FREE Summer STEAM Half-Day Camps at the Putnam Museum in Davenport, IA.

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Get Ready For STEAM Fun!

Are you ready for exciting and educational summer camps? Look no further than our STEAM Camps for students in 4-8 grades! Led by the amazing Sam McCullum from STEAM On Wheels, participants will have the opportunity to explore the latest in 3D pen technology, engineering, tech art and more!

Get ready to unleash your creativity and imagination in a fun and collaborative environment! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and have a blast. Let the STEAM adventures begin!

Grades 4-8
Three Options for week-long half-day camp (see dates below)
All Camps 9 AM -12 PM
(Drop off 8:45-9 AM)
(Pick up 11:45 AM -12 PM)

These camps are need based and offered at NO COST to qualified participants.

Call 563.336.7290 to get signed up today!

STEAM Half-Day Camps

Wizards & Blocks: A STEAM Adventure Camp

June 17-21, 9-12pm, Max 20 Campers
This summer, brew up some fun with cool chemistry projects inspired by wizards and construct mega-structures in Minecraft. Perfect for young wizards and master builders ready for an adventure! It’s where science meets sorcery and creativity knows no limits.

3D Doodles & Stop-Motion Stories Camp

July 8-12, 9-12pm, Max 20 Campers
Ready to draw, animate, and be amazed? At our camp, you’ll use 3D pens to draw amazing creations that pop right off the page. Then, we’ll dive into the world of stop-motion animation, turning your 3D masterpieces into
characters in your very own animated tales.

Engineering Adventures & Fix-It Missions

August 5-9, 9-12pm, Max 20 Campers
This camp is all about hands-on fun, from constructing imaginative projects to diving into the mechanics of how things work—and learning how to fix them when they don’t. Campers will become junior engineers and repair experts, tackling challenges that teach them to design, build, and think outside the box.

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Please Note: The Museum & Science Center will be closed for maintenance, cleaning, and updates January 8 -12.

We will resume normal hours on Saturday (1/13). Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support!

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