Youth Programs · Grades 3–12

Kids become what they see. So we show them.

Hands-on STEM for Southwest Florida students — camps, after-school programs, robotics, fabrication, technology and fellowships that open doors early.

Parents and guardians can sign students up online.

EXPOSE. EXPERIENCE. EMPLOYMENT.
628Students served this program year
92%Promoted to the next grade or graduated on time
520Projected annual capacity — exceeded this year
Five Programs · One Direction

Exposure changes futures.

Sometimes one experience changes everything. Every program is built to give students that experience — and a next step.

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Grades 3–12 · Start Here

Future Builders

Camps, after-school programs and career exploration that introduce students to the industries, leaders and jobs shaping the future.

BE YOU Summer Camp · Building Forward · Blue Printing: After Hours
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High School

Advanced Engineering & Robotics

Design, build and compete — students solve real engineering problems with machines they make themselves.

FRC Robotics Program · Electrathon Course · Youth Drone Academy
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Technology

Advanced Technology

Hands-on exposure to the tools changing the modern world — with a focus on creativity and real-world use.

AI · Gaming & eSports Course · Digital Media
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Agriculture Technology

Urban Community Farm

Students grow, harvest and run a working urban farm, learning agriculture technology, food systems and how to bring fresh food to their community.

Urban farming · agriculture technology · food systems
Fellowship
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Leadership

Junior Latimer Fellowship

Inspired by inventor Lewis Latimer, the fellowship identifies future innovators and leaders and gives them mentorship, leadership development and workforce experience. Each summer, the CEO Program teaches students to start and run a business.

Junior Latimer Fellowship · CEO Program (summer)
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From the classroom to the podium.STEMCAT students learn to speak up, show up and lead.
What Comes Next

Youth programs lead straight into career training.

When students are ready, our seven adult workforce pathways take them from exposure to a credential and a job.

See Workforce Pathways →

We start at eight, not eighteen.

Give a student the experience that changes what they believe is possible.