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### [Afterschool/Summer Camp](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/afterschool-summer-camp) | *Thursday, March 19*

## [Plan a Super STEM Summer Camp with YES Engineering Activities](https://yesblog.mos.org/summer-2026)

Summer programs are a perfect opportunity to give students meaningful hands-on STEM experiences. We have a full round-up of **[enrichment curriculum](https://yes.mos.org/curricula/summer-learning)** for district summer programs, and new units for anyone planning a [one-off multi-age STEM event.](https://yes.mos.org/curricula/yes-stem-events)

But how do YES units work for a one-week STEM camp? Themed day camps are popular with parents because they keep kids learning and break up summer boredom. If you've ever planned your own STEM camp, you already know that the key is having a solid plan for each day well in advance so you can gather materials and plan.

We’ve got you covered.

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### [Afterschool/Summer Camp](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/afterschool-summer-camp) | [Middle School](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/middle-school) | [STEM Education](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/stem-education) | [STEM Learning](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/stem-learning) | [Classroom](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/classroom) | [Emergent Multilingual Learners (MLLs)](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/emergent-multilingual-learners-mlls) | [Elementary School](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/elementary-school) | [Engineering Education](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/engineering-education) | [YES Enrichment](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/yes-enrichment) | [NSF- National Science Foundation](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/nsf-national-science-foundation) | *Thursday, January 9*

## [Enriching Education for Multilingual Learners with YES Enrichment’s STEM Curriculum](https://yesblog.mos.org/yes-enrichment-stem-3)

Afterschool STEM enrichment designed initially for multilingual learners has benefits for all students.

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### [Afterschool/Summer Camp](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/afterschool-summer-camp) | [Engineering Design Process](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/engineering-design-process) | [Middle School](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/middle-school) | [STEM Education](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/stem-education) | [Classroom](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/classroom) | [Emergent Multilingual Learners (MLLs)](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/emergent-multilingual-learners-mlls) | [Elementary School](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/elementary-school) | [YES Enrichment](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/yes-enrichment) | [STEM Activities](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/stem-activities) | [Reading/Writing](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/reading-writing) | [English Learner](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/english-learner) | [National Science Foundation/NSF](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/national-science-foundation-nsf) | *Tuesday, November 26*

## [Equity-Oriented Engineering: The YES Enrichment Approach](https://yesblog.mos.org/yes-enrichment-stem-2)

A research-backed, equity-focused approach to out-of-school STEM enrichment.

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### [Out-of-School time](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/out-of-school-time) | [EiE Resources for Teachers](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/eie-resources-for-teachers) | [Early Childhood STEM Education](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/early-childhood-stem-education) | [EiE Teaching Tips](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/eie-teaching-tips) | [Engineering for All](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/engineering-for-all) | [Afterschool/Summer Camp](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/afterschool-summer-camp) | [Create a Generation of Problem Solvers](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/create-a-generation-of-problem-solvers) | [STEM Implementation](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/stem-implementation) | [Summer Learning](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/summer-learning) | *Wednesday, April 5*

## [Benefits of Summer STEM Learning](https://yesblog.mos.org/benefits-of-summer-stem)

Summer is right around the corner! While summer is an important time for rest and rejuvenation, it’s also an incredible opportunity for students to explore new interests and expand their knowledge base. For STEM learning, this can be an opportunity for struggling learners to build confidence and confident learners to discover new passions.

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### [Out-of-School time](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/out-of-school-time) | [Afterschool](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/afterschool) | [Afterschool/Summer Camp](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/afterschool-summer-camp) | [Create a Generation of Problem Solvers](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/create-a-generation-of-problem-solvers) | [Engineering Activities](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/engineering-activities) | [EiE for Families](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/eie-for-families) | [EiE Families](https://yesblog.mos.org/topic/eie-families) | *Wednesday, March 29*

## [Exploring the Impacts of Family STEM Engagement](https://yesblog.mos.org/impact-of-family-engagement)

Incorporating learning time with family time [has been shown](https://blog.eie.org/importance-of-family-engagement) to have a positive impact on learners of all ages. Not only does it increase attendance and graduation rates, but it also provides opportunities to develop essential social and emotional learning skills. But where to begin?

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