Middle School students displayed excitement during the Francis Howell School District’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) camps this summer. The 2012 summer marked the first time the district offered the camps, which has given middle school students the opportunity to explore science and experience new and innovative technologies.

STEM camps are taught by Project Lead the Way (PLTW) teachers and classes are held in the PLTW pre-engineering labs at each of the district’s three high schools: Francis Howell High School (FHHS), Francis Howell Central High School (FHC) and Francis Howell North High School (FHN). 

Activities have included the students building a solar powered car, which was a part of the STEM summer camp curriculum.

Brian Stemmermann, PLTW teacher says students are having a great time during the camps. “These kids and I are really enjoying this stuff; I’m so glad to be a part of all of this,” said Stemmermann.

Camps at FHC and FHN were held June 11 – 15, 2012. FHHS will hold their camp the week of June 18 – 22, 2012.

Pictured: Bryan Middle School student Robert Blakley shows off his solar-powered car.