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Benefits of STEAM Summer Camps
Get ready folks, LearnOBots’ 2022 STEAM Summer Camp is right around the corner. At the camp, children between the ages of 8 and 14 will be able to participate in various activities, classes, games, and exercises. The camps offer courses on programming, so children will be able to write and run code. They can make videos, games, animations, and other exciting things through their coding skills! If you wish to know more about coding, check out some of our previous blogs. In short, coding and computers are the future. Furthermore, it allows kids to develop problem solving, resilience and creativity and is a fun way to learn math to boot. Coding also develops computational thinking, which enables children to be critical thinkers. Moreover, kids will also be able to interact with state-of-the-art technology, including 3D printers and robotics kits, so they can put their coding skills to good use.
LearnOBots’ Summer Camp is definitely not something you want to miss! Even beyond LearnOBots, however, STEAM and summer camps are both essential to children’s development and growth. So let us look at some of the top benefits of the two.
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Benefits of STEAM
First of all, what is STEAM? STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths. It refers to the teaching method which includes all these subjects in the curriculum. STEAM has a myriad of benefits, and children who study STEAM from a young age have a plethora of advantages over those who don’t.
1-Increases technological literacy
Computers are becoming more and more relevant as the days pass. However, many children lack technological literacy. Technological literacy refers to the ability to use and understand the technology and is a very important skill to have. New tech is developed every day and children can keep up with these advancements by studying STEAM. By learning to code and by working with different forms of software and hardware, kids can implement their knowledge in real-life scenarios
2-Promotes creativity and curiosity
Children who study STEAM learn to question the world. They always ask “Why?” and “How?”. They are not satisfied until their curiosity is quenched. STEAM also gives kids a creative release through coding and experimentation. It also promotes artistic and abstract thinking.
3-Improves media literacy
Seeing isn’t always believing. In the era of social media, we are inundated with stories, reports and rumours. However, not everything we come across online is accurate, and children need to be media literate to differentiate truth from lies. Moreover, media literacy enables children to have informed opinions, critically analyze data and communicate effectively.
4-Promotes teamwork
STEAM teaches children to communicate and collaborate effectively. We cannot solve every problem through individual effort, and teamwork is often necessary. Not only do children gain experience in task management and conflict mediation, but STEAM also prepares them for the professional world, where nothing is an individual sport.
5-Get kids interested in STEAM careers
As children study STEAM at a young age, they will naturally grow up to be inquisitive and interested in STEAM careers. These children can use their skills and knowledge to become engineers, scientists, doctors and artists. They can lead humanity to a better future, and create solutions t problems like diseases, food scarcity or global warming.
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Benefits of Summer Camps
Now that we’ve discussed STEAM, let us talk about summer camps. So here are our top 5 advantages of sending your kids to summer camps!
1-Kids gain new experiences
Summer camps give children the chance to gain new experiences and step out of their comfort zones. While it may be daunting at first, it is essential to a healthy childhood. Children may discover new hobbies and talents, or make friends from outside their schools.
2-Something other than screens
Summer camps pull children away from their phones, tablets and computers. Prolonged exposure to screens, as many parents will tell you, is bad for eyesight and can cause headaches. Children these days spend almost 8 hours in front of screens daily, so any chance to pull away and reconnect with the real world should be welcome.
3-Develop social skills
Camp teaches kids how to work in teams, just like how STEAM does. When children meet new people, they’ll be forced to come out of their shells and make new connections. This builds confidence. The friendships children make in camps can go on for life.
4-Kids can find themselves
While camps promote community, individuality is also celebrated. Children have time to find their interests and build their sense of self. Furthermore, they can nurture talents and hobbies.
5-Summer camps make children more independent
Children spend time away from home when at camp, and this fosters independence and resilience. At LearnOBots’ STEAM Camps, kids will be challenged intellectually, be able to foster friendships and develop talents.
