STEM Academy

Join us May 31 - June 5 for a week-long STEM-themed Summer Camp for Explorers, Scouts BSA and Venturers

Wondering what to do with your high school student this summer? Why not try the Atlanta Area Council’s Exploring STEM Academy.

Our annual STEM Academy is held at one of the nation’s premier educational institutions, Georgia Tech! During the first week in June students will lead a very collegiate lifestyle while learning all things STEM. Our residential camp is open to young women and men interested in a future career in STEM with an emphasis on Engineering.

Our mission is to have high school students leave our academy with a deeper understanding of what STEM professionals do every day and how they change and build the world we live in. This is a unique and great way to get your high school student motivated about their future career.  Space is limited so please follow the link to register. 

STEM Academy Schedule

(Subject to Change)

Sunday 4pm - 6pm

Check-in and parent orientation begins at 4 pm as your high schooler gets a first-hand college experience by spending the week in a dorm at one of the nation’s premier educational institutions, Georgia Technical Institute! Afterward, students enjoy dinner and participate in teambuilding and icebreaking activities on Sunday evening.  

All meals are included with the cost of the academy and are provided by Georgia Tech, our STEM sites or Atlanta-based dining staples like The Varsity and Chick-fil-a!

Monday - Friday

Each day we will take site tours of various Atlanta companies and receive the most intricate behind the scenes tours granted to any high school student. In past years students had the opportunity to visit;

• Suntrust Park
• The Georgia Aquarium
• Georgia Power
• Delta
• Porsche
• TOTO
• Marta
• Fernbank
• Six Flags
• Novelis
• General Electric
• The Weather Channel
• 8 Different Georgia Tech Labs and Centers including Astronomy, Aviation, Admissions, LEAP, Nanotech, ECE, Architecture and Structures

Wednesday 6:30 pm

Students have the opportunity to dine on campus with STEM professionals from an array of Atlanta employers and learn more about specific career fields of interest.

Friday 5pm - 7pm

Parents are invited back to our closing dinner and ceremony at the Georgia Tech Conference Center and Hotel where students share highlights from the week and are recognized for their successful completion of the academy.

Thank you to our 2019 Sponsors