SUNY Purchase College735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase NY | 914-273-8500
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STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) Education Camp features MakeInspires’ unique and original experiences that turn inspiration into life changing talents.
Future Stars’ partnership with MakeInspires combines to create the ultimate STEAM Camp experience utilizing technology to develop and create works of art while learning new skills.
Ages: 7-16
Dates: June 23 - Aug 22
9 Weekly Sessions
Times: 9am - 4pm
Extended Hours Available
9am Daily Orientation
9:15 am STEAM Session 1
10:45 am STEAM Session 2
11:50 am Lunch/Field Play
12:50 pm Recreational Swim period
1:45 pm STEAM Session 3
3:30 pm Daily Review
3.45 pm Departure
Typical Day activities, sports & times are subject to change
HIGHLIGHTS
FACILITIES
Campers explore a variety of STEAM subjects each week in a collaborative and inspiring Makerspace environment. Select sessions allow campers to focus on their favorite subjects, while returning campers can advance their skills, discover new interests, and combine what they have learned in creative ways. For example, campers who explore Stop Motion Animation and 3-D Design and Printing can use their skills to design and print custom props for their movies!
This Future Stars STEAM Camp, designed in partnership with the experts at MakeInspires, provides an enriching environment where campers can inspire one another and combine skills across disciplines.
CORE STEAM Subjects
Architecture & Coding with Minecraft Education
Learn Minecraft takes on a whole new level in this camp! Using a custom world, campers learn about architecture styles such as Roman, Greek, and Brutalist, while exploring the work of influential architects. Campers also create virtual helpers to accomplish tasks and tackle challenges, developing their problem solving and computer programming logic. This activity combines the fun of Minecraft with hands-on learning in design and coding.
Stop Motion Animation & Filmmaking
Campers step into the exciting world of storytelling through stop motion animation and filmmaking. By creating scenes and moving objects incrementally, campers bring their ideas to life as animated movies. They also explore live-action filmmaking, learning about teamwork, production steps, and creative techniques while making parody commercials, music videos and short films.
Circuit Adventures
Campers explore the fundamentals of circuits and electricity through engaging, hands on activities. They learn about key concepts like voltage, resistors, and batteries while creating paper circuit art, light up robots, and more. Using tolls like copper tape, LED's, and motors, campers bring their creations to life and develop an understanding of the technology powering everday devices.
3D Design & Printing with TinkerCAD
Experience the cutting edge technology of 3-D printing! Campers learn to use TinkerCAD, an accessible Computer Aided Design (CAD) program, to design creations ranging from futuristic houses to functional products and imaginative toys. Campers will produce unique designs, being able to take home two prints per week. These 3D prints will be ready for pick up during the camp week, or the following week.
Robotics Adventures
Dive into the world of robotics! Campers learn how sensors, components, and coding work together to create functional designs. From simple assembly to advanced programming in block-based and text-based languages like Python, campers gain valuable skills applicable to school, college and beyond. Counselors guide them through fun challenges that inspire creativity and teamwork. We do not offer build your own robots, but work with M-Bots, Sphero balls, Indys, Cubelets and Dash.
Design & Engineering
Campers explore how design and engineering are all around us, everything that is human made is designed and engineered… How does one go about designing products, buildings, vehicles and more? When does engineering become important, and what role does it play?
Campers will use various methods to explore and answer these questions, including 3d design and printing, model building, structural testing and more! Campers love our “shake table” that re-creates earthquakes to study how changes in engineering can make the building stay put!
Science Rocks
Science Rocks sparks the interest of campers through fun and educational experiments! Ranging from balloon rockets to making lightning, campers learn about surface tension, matter, exothermic reactions, acids, bases, catalysts and more! Campers complete a series of experiments including charging light bulbs and “magically” lifting ice cubes – fostering excitement, curiosity and interest in science and chemistry.
Special activities (These are separate to Core STEAM camp and allow participants to focus on one element. Please note, some require an additional cost).
FPV Drone Racing - (week 3: July 7-11) $249 material fee. Ages 13+ only.
Take to the skies in our Drone Racing Camp! Campers will build their piloting skills as they learn to fly drones and compete in thrilling obstacle course races. Each chold will receive their own drone to use throughout the week, mastering control techniques and safety protocols while engaging in exciting competitions. With high-quality drones and extra batteries provided, this week promises non-stop action and hands-on fun for budding aviators.
MakeCode Arcade Camp (week 4: July 14-18) $75 material fee. Ages 10+ only.
Bring video games to life in our MakeCode Arcade Camp! Campers will design and program their own games using Microsoft MakeCode, combining creatvity and coding skills. Each participant will build their own handheld gaming device, complete with sound and visuals. With cutting edge materials like programmable boards and speakers included, kids will leave camp with their own custom gaming console and a deeper understanding of coding fundamentals.
Roblox Camp (week 5: July 21-25) Ages 12+
Dive into the world of Roblox, where imagination, and game design collide! In this camp, participants will learn how to build and code their own games in Roblox Studio, exploring 3D modeling and programming with Lua. Campers will create unique experiences like an exciting Obby (obstacle course game) or an immersive adventure game, mastering game mechanics and design principles. Led by a specialized intstructor, this camp is perfect for aspiring game developers and creative minds ready to bring their ideas to life!
Python Programming Camp (week 6: July 28-August 1) Ages 12+
Unlock the power of python programming! This camp introduces campers to one of the most versatile coding languages through interactive projects and challenges. From crafting games to solving puzzles, partipants will develop foundational skills in coding, logic and problem solving. With expert guidance, this camp is ideal for kids eager to explore the world of programming and expand their tech knowledge.
PC Building Camp (week 7: August 4-8) $699 cost per camper material fee (Gaming PC) Ages 13+ only.
Build it, and customize it, and power it up! In this hands-on camp, campers will learn to assemble their own PC's, diving into the fundamentals of computer hardware and software. Working with high-quality components, participants will construct and test a fully functioning computer that includes a mouse, keyboard and monitor (no speakers). By the end of the week, campers will gain a unique understanding of how computers work, along with the confidence to troubleshoot and upgrade systems. Perfect for tech enthusiasts eager to explore the inner workings of a PC!
Please note: The PC building will not last the full week as the PC's are typically built within the first few days. After this, they will have the chance to take the PC home and take part in core STEAM camp activities for the remainder of the week.
PC Woodshop Camp (week 8: August 11-15) $149 per camper material fee. Ages 13+ only.
Create, craft and construct in our woodshop camp! This hands-on program introduces campers to the basics of woodworking, including tool safety, measuring, cutting, and assembly. Participants will design and build their own projects, such as planter, desk organizer or decorative wall shelf. Perfect for aspiring makers, this camp fosters craftmanship, creativity and confidence in a supporting and engaging environment. Camper will take home their crafts to showcase and utilize what they have built!
Our state-of-the-art facilities include a brand-new lighted turf baseball complex, a new lighted turf football/soccer field, a NCAA regulation softball field, and several full-size soccer fields. Additionally, there are acres of training fields expertly maintained. 14 deco tennis courts (6 lighted) for our tennis camp, 3 full indoor, and 3 outdoor basketball courts.
The indoor facilities utilized include the swimming pool, diving well with 3-meter and 1-meter boards, aerobics studios, locker rooms, performance center, analysis rooms, 3 air conditioned gymnasiums, racquetball/squash courts, and more!
In addition to the grounds, we utilize program-specific training equipment for each program (i.e. trampolines with harnesses, batting cages and pitching machines, sport-specific target training, radar gun, video, and much more).
Jordan Snider
Director of Operations and Director for Purchase College since 1993
Jordan has also seen the camps from the perspective of being a camper when growing up. He graduated from Rollins College with a BA in Psychology and also has an MBA from the Stern School of Business, NYU. Jordan’s college tennis team won an NCAA National Tennis Championship during his tenure and was always top 4 in the nation.
Currently Jordan is Head Tennis Coach at Purchase College where he was named 2019 Conference Co-Coach of the Year. Additionally, he is President of Briarcliff Youth Soccer Club and has coached youth soccer, basketball, and baseball. Jordan met his wife Julie at Future Stars many years ago. Now their children, Emily and Eli, join Jordan at camp each summer soaking up all that the camp has to offer.
James Oates
Assistant Site Director
James played collegiate soccer at Rutgers University before moving back to England and graduating from York St. John University with a degree in Sports Studies and Psychology. Shortly thereafter he completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from Durham University and became a qualified Physical Education teacher. James worked for 7 years as Head of Physical Education at Durham Sports College & Sixth Form Centre before moving to New York with his wife Erica. He then spent 6 years in NYC working at the Hewitt School as Chair of the PE department.
James has coached numerous soccer teams throughout Westchester and is currently the Assistant Women's Soccer Coach at Purchase College.
Group Leaders
Group Leaders, typically post-graduate educators, are responsible for supervision, instruction, and implementation of everyday activities on and off the field, court, classroom, etc.
Head Counselors
Head Counselors, usually post-graduate or collegiate student athletes, assist the Group Leader in making sure campers are engaged, following curriculum and program directives, interacting, interrelating, and having a great summer experience enjoying personal growth!
General Counselors
General Counselors, normally college-age former campers, work under the supervision of the Group Leaders. They assist in direction, supervision, and organization of everyday activities.
Leaders in Training
Our Youth Leadership Program is designed to teach and provide the appropriate skills to develop our oldest campers into future counselors. Youth Leaders will be working under the supervision of their program director as well as the Group Leaders. Assisting in everyday activities and learning the importance of camper safety and development. At no time will campers be alone with a Leader in Training.
Behind the Scenes
Camp Administration
The Camp Office is your place for all camper questions, weekly changes, program changes, billing questions, payments, and arrival & departure nuances. Reema operates the "command center" for all camp operations!
Health Office
A registered EMT or Athletic Trainer is on-site at all times. Camper medications should be labeled and given to the Health Office Director who will then pack a program-specific med bag for each program.
Pool Staff
The Pool Staff is composed of swim coaches, certified lifeguards and water safety instructors monitoring campers during their recreational swim and training campers during instructional and workout sessions.
How long is the camp day? Do you have early drop-off or extended day options?
Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. We do offer early drop off starting at 8 am and extended day going till 5:30 pm for an additional fee.
What is the camper-to-counselor ratio?
7:1
How do I make changes to my campers’ schedule?
Changes can be made by calling the camp office, 914-273-8500.
How are campers grouped?
All campers are grouped based on age. After the Monday morning assessment, campers will be moved around based on skill level, so they are in a comfortable social environment as well as skilled.
SUNY Purchase is a sprawling 500 acre campus in the heart of Westchester County with state of the art facilities. Just minutes from the Greenwich border and 23 miles from Manhattan the campus is easily accessible from all major highways.
Address to this location is:
735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase NY 10577
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We do offer door-to-door transportation to Westchester, Greenwich and most of Manhattan. Buses are all air-conditioned and labeled with Future Stars insignia. Drivers are certified by the bus company and a camp counselor will be monitoring campers at all times.
Typical pick-up/drop-off times vary depending on your spot on the route. We will call the week before with your bus times, as the times change weekly. For campers that are spending an extended time on the bus, we do the best we can to reverse the route and make it fair to all and still efficient (in some cases this is not a possibility).
Local Transportation:
Pick-up times vary between 8:15 am and 8:45 am.
Drop-off times vary between 4:15 pm and 5:00 pm.
NYC Transportation:
Pick-up times vary between 7:30 am and 8:00 am (all buses should leave the city by 8:00 am).
Drop-off times vary between 4:45 pm and 5:30 pm.
The SUNY Purchase College Pool is an indoor pool, fully staffed with certified lifeguards. Campers will have the option of recreational swim each week.
Campers will be given a Deep-Water Test overseen by a Water Safety Instructor. This test is done at the beginning of each session, campers don’t need to take it more than once unless they wish to try and move up a level.
Bands are given to each camper to signify where they are able to go in the pool. Campers are monitored by lifeguards as well as counselors actively in the water.
