The camp uniquely blends STEM learning with sports and character education, using sports as an engaging entry point for academic and life skill development.
The S.M.A.R.T Sports Summer Camp is a full-day STEM-like learning lab that integrates science, math, and literacy activities with sports and character education for holistic youth development. The program aims to build practical skills, literacy, and early exposure to career pathways. Scholars apply math, literacy, and problem-solving in practical scenarios tied to sports and business. Sports create consistency, energy, and motivation, making learning active and meaningful. Youth are introduced to careers connected to sports, including business, health, media, and technology. The camp also focuses on developing financial literacy, decision-making, teamwork, and communication skills. Activities incorporate concepts like biomechanics, forces, energy, and nutrition, with students analyzing physics through hands-on approaches. Digital tools are used for analyzing game footage, creating presentations, and teaching coding, data analysis, and multimedia production.
A typical day combines science, math, and literacy activities with sports and character education, including lunch and structured free time.
The camp is best for middle school students who want to develop academic skills in STEM fields while also engaging in sports and character development.
8401 S. Saginaw Ave., Chicago, IL 60617
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