YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase / YMCA Ayrlawn Program Specialty: STEM Camps

TECH EXPLORERS

Jump into the exciting world of technology with Tech Explorers Summer Camp! Designed for curious minds, this camp lets kids discover how everyday tech works through hands-on activities, creative challenges, and beginner-friendly projects. Campers will explore coding, robotics, digital art, simple circuits, and problem-solving adventures that spark imagination and build confidence.

Whether they’re programming a mini-robot, designing their own game, or creating digital masterpieces, Tech Explorers encourages creativity, teamwork, and big ideas. Perfect for young innovators who love to tinker, build, and think outside the box!

Let’s power up, explore, and create the future—one fun project at a time!

LET’S PAINT

Campers will focus on the various painting mediums of oil, acrylic, watercolor, and inks.  They will learn about the techniques in each of these arts and learn about the artists who made each style famous.  Campers will complete a daily project with an art exhibit on Friday.

KIDS GONE CRAFTY

Craft a creation! This unique, hands-on camp introduces young artists to a variety of art mediums that may include drawing, painting, clay creations, plaster of paris, paper mâché, and more! Please send campers in appropriate clothing that allow for freedom of expression or send a smock.

CRIME BUSTERS

Campers will turn into Crime Science Investigators as they learn to asses a crime scene, lift fingerprints, basics of chromatography, and solve crimes. Each day will focus on a mystery to solve using the skills they have learned.

CONSTRUCTION DESTRUCTION

Investigate engineering from inside out. Campers will get to deconstruct popular toys and everyday household items and discover how they can be put together again. This is a great camp for curious minds that always want to know how things work.