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Purchase, NY

Core STEAM Camp

at SUNY Purchase College

Ages 7 - 16

June 22nd through August 21st

2026 Registration is now OPEN!

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WHERE CURIOSITY MEETS CREATIVITY

Future Stars Core STEAM Camp invites campers to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math in a collaborative, hands-on makerspace environment. Each week, campers dive into a variety of STEAM subjects, discovering new interests and building on skills they’ve already learned. Returning campers can advance their abilities and combine disciplines 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! 

Designed in partnership with the experts at MakeInspires, this STEAM Camp fosters curiosity, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. Campers inspire one another, tackle exciting challenges, and leave with real projects they can be proud of.

Core STEAM Camp subjects include:

Minecraft Architecture & Coding – Explore building styles, design challenges, and coding logic in a virtual world

Stop Motion & Filmmaking – Create animated movies and live-action shorts while learning storytelling, teamwork, and production techniques

Circuit Adventures – Build and experiment with circuits, lights, and simple robots to understand electronics in action

3D Design & Printing – Design custom objects in Tinkercad and print your creations to take home

Robotics Adventures – Program and operate robots using sensors and coding to complete fun challenges

Design & Engineering – Investigate real-world engineering, build models, test structures, and solve design problems

Science Rocks – Conduct hands-on experiments to learn chemistry, physics, and scientific problem-solving

locationsSummer Day Camp 
735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase NY 10577

phone: (914) 273-8500
email: purchase@fscamps.com

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Core STEAM Facilities at Purchase

  • Air-conditioned classrooms
  • Interactive SMART boards and high-tech computers
  • Indoor pool for daily swim, fully staffed with certified lifeguards
  • Well-maintained fields, courts, and gaga pits for recreational play
  • Outdoor waterslide to have fun and cool off

Building Skills That Last Beyond Core STEAM Camp

  • 3D Design and Printing – Design and print objects, building creativity, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning
  • Scratch & MakeCode Coding – Learn coding logic and digital problem-solving through fun projects
  • Game Design – Create interactive games while practicing design, storytelling, and logic skills
  • Animation – Bring ideas to life, expand your creativity, and learn about sequencing, motion, and storytelling
  • Circuit Adventures – Explore electricity and electronics through hands-on projects, learning circuits and engineering concepts
  • Minecraft – Solve challenges and build structures while developing coding, architectural skills, and teamwork
  • Robotics – Program and operate robots, combining coding, engineering, and problem-solving
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2026 Dates & Rates

Find the camp week that fits your schedule.

Program
Date
Age
Weekly
Price
SAVE
3+weeks
(per wk)
Core STEAM
Jun 22 - Jun 26
7 - 16
$995
$945
Core STEAM
Jun 29 - Jul 3
7 - 16
$995
$945
Core STEAM
Jul 6 - Jul 10
7 - 16
$995
$945
Core STEAM
Jul 13 - Jul 17
7 - 16
$995
$945
Core STEAM
Jul 20 - Jul 24
7 - 16
$995
$945
Core STEAM
Jul 27 - Jul 31
7 - 16
$995
$945
Core STEAM
Aug 3 - Aug 7
7 - 16
$995
$945
Core STEAM
Aug 10 - Aug 14
7 - 16
$995
$945
Core STEAM
Aug 17 - Aug 21
7 - 16
$995
$945

Additional Services

Extended Day:
Early Drop-Off $50/wk, Late Pick-Up $85/wk

Transportation:
Westchester/CT - $270/wk, Manhattan - $290/wk

Sibling Discount:
Save $25/wk (after first child)

transportation

Easy Transportation to Westchester

We are proud to offer door-to-door transportation from Westchester, Greenwich, and most of Manhattan. All buses are air-conditioned and clearly labeled with the Future Stars logo. Drivers are certified by the bus company, and a camp counselor will be monitoring campers at all times.

Typical pick-up and drop-off times vary depending on your spot on the route. We will call the week before camp with your bus times, as the times change weekly. For campers who spend an extended time on the bus, we do our best to reverse the route. Our goal is to make the ride fair and comfortable for all, while maintaining a safe and efficient schedule.

Local Transportation (Westchester, Greenwich):
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.

CORE STEAM CAMP DAILY SCHEDULE

9:00 am: 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

Daily activities, sports, and times are subject to change

Testimonials

“I can’t say enough good things about this camp! From the moment we arrived, everything felt organized, welcoming, and fun. The staff clearly care about the kids and create such a positive environment. My child came home every day full of stories and excitement.”

- Jessica V.

“From the very first day, the staff made my daughter feel welcomed, safe, and excited to come back each morning. The variety of activities offered kept her engaged and constantly trying new things!”

- Carolyn C.

“My children had a phenomenal experience. They looked forward to every day, made new friends and gained confidence in new skills. We know where we are going next summer and hope to see you there too!”

- Erin W.

Meet the Director

Shane Megley

Shane Megley

STEAM Director

Shane Megley brings extensive experience in the STEAM field, having worked with students ages 5 to 17 for many years. As part of the Future Stars and MakeInspires partnership, he helps deliver cutting-edge programs that spark creativity, curiosity, and exciting hands-on discoveries for every camper.

A lifelong learner with a passion for storytelling, Shane has explored a wide range of artistic and technical disciplines. While writing remains his primary creative outlet, he has also developed strong skills in game development, video production, graphic design, and 3D printing. He earned his BS in Interactive Media and Game Design from SUNY Polytechnic Institute of Technology, where he incorporated marketing and advertising into his studies, reflecting his multifaceted approach to learning and creation.

Shane continually pursues new technologies and skills, guided by the belief that there is always more to discover. He is dedicated to inspiring innovation in the next generation of makers and helping each camper explore and grow within the world of STEAM.

 

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