🏔️ STEAM in the PARK 2024 🏔️  
National Mall and Memorial Park

Price listed above includes food, accommodations, program fees, supplies, and equipment while at camp. 
​Travel to and from camp is the sole responsibility of each camper.

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🌟 Overview:
 Immerse yourself in a transformative STEAM journey set against the backdrop of the majestic National Mall and Memorial Park. Engage in a 5-day, 4-night program meticulously crafted around the United Nations' Global Goal 16, emphasizing Social Justice.

🌍 Program Focus:
We will draw focus from the rich history of the monuments of the National Mall and craft educational experiences that spotlight the themes of social justice. Together we will empower educators to translate lessons from the National Mall into tangible opportunities for fostering equity and understanding in our diverse society.

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🛏️ Accommodations:

• Settle into cozy dormitory-style quarters and cultivate a sense of camaraderie and unity at West River Camp. 
• ​Savor shared, family-style meals, fostering connections and lively discussions.
• 🚌 Transportation: Enjoy 2 full days at the National Mall with convenient bus transportation provided.
• 👫 Limited Spots Available: Only 30 campers can join, ensuring an intimate and personal experience for all.

🌐 Base Camp: 
🛏️ West River Camp-Lodging
📍 5100 Chalk Point Rd, West River, MD 20778

⛴️ Special Activity:
River Cruise, canoeing, kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding

🎨 Program Highlights:

• 🏛️ Monument and Memorial Tour: Journey through the stories of iconic monuments and delve deep into their significance in the realm of social justice.
  
• 🎭 Ford's Theater: Experience the intertwined essence of arts and history at this monumental site.
  
• 🛠️ Tidal Basin Engineering Challenge: Showcase your prowess and team spirit as you tackle real-world problems.
  
• 🤝 Team Building Course: Solidify connections and sharpen interpersonal dynamics while championing social justice.
  
• 🎨 Paint the Parks: Channel your inner artist and portray nature's wonders, all while pondering themes of justice and unity.
  
• 🎤 Poetry Slam: Elevate your voice in a fervent expression of spoken art, shedding light on social justice, equity, and community.
  

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2022 Sizzle Reel

Tentative Schedule:

August 18:

• 2:00 PM: Registration
• 4:00 PM: Orientation
• 5:00 PM: Team building
• 6:00 PM: Dinner
• 6:45 PM: Opening Session
• 8:00 PM: 1st Campfire

August 19:

• 7:30 AM: Breakfast
• 8:00 AM: Head to NAMA
• 9:30 AM: Ranger Session
• 10:45 AM: Ranger Session
• 12:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00 PM: Ranger Session
• 2:30 PM: Ranger Session
• 5:00 PM: Return to West River
• 6:00 PM: Dinner
• 7:00 PM: Art Session
• 8:30 PM: Campfire

August 20:

• 8:00 AM: Breakfast
• 10:00 AM: Head to NAMA
• 11:30 AM: Ranger Session
• 12:30 PM: Lunch
• 1:30 PM: Ranger Session
• 2:30 PM: Free Time
• 6:00 PM: Dinner on the Mall
• 7:00 PM: Ranger Sessions
• 9:00 PM: Return to West River

August 21:

• 8:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM: SiTP Session
• 11:00 AM: Engineering Design Challenge
• 12:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00 PM: TeamBuilding
• 2:00 PM: Kayaking, Canoeing, and SUP
• 5:30 PM: Dinner
• 6:00 PM: Boat Cruise
• 9:00 PM: Campfire

August 22:

• 8:00 AM: Breakfast/Pack Up
• 9:00 AM: Final Session
• 10:00 AM: Goodbyes