Girlstart Summer Camp provides a nationally-recognized, week-long STEM experience specifically designed for girls to build confidence and explore STEM careers in a fun, informal, and collaborative environment.
At Girlstart Summer Camp's Pet Vet program, girls channel their inner veterinarian through a variety of hands-on STEM activities. Campers investigate cat genetics and examine fish tank environments to understand animal biology. They engage in engineering challenges by building prosthetic limbs for injured pets and practicing sutures on stuffed animals. Utilizing technology, girls use 3D modeling to design unique animal shelters and learn to code a robotic pet's journey to the vet's office using Ozobots. The program aims to develop a strong conceptual understanding of STEM subjects and increase participants' interest in STEM activities and careers, all while exploring the concepts veterinarians use to keep animals healthy.
A typical day at Girlstart Summer Camp involves a balance of hands-on STEM activities, relevant technology use, collaborative team building, and informal camp fun. Campers start each morning by mapping out the day and practicing social and emotional skills, and hear from women in STEM guest speakers.
This camp is best for girls entering 4th-5th grades who are curious about veterinary science, animal care, robotics, and engineering, and enjoy hands-on problem-solving.
Girlstart STEM Center 1400 W. Anderson Lane Austin, TX 78757
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