What is the location of the 2024 Summer STEAM Institute?
Mt. Pleasant Academy, 605 Center St, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
What are the dates of camp?
July 17 - August 2, 2024 (no camp July 1-5)
How much does the Summer STEAM Institute® cost?
$375 per week. A non-refundable $100 deposit is due to reserve your spot for the week.
What is the daily schedule?
7:30 - 8:00 am: Drop-off
8:00am - 4:00 pm: Instruction
4:00 - 4:30 pm: Pick-up
Do you offer early drop-off or late pick-up?
Yes! Early drop-off begins at 7:00 am and late pick-up ends at 5:00 pm. There is a nominal fee.
Can my child come for partial weeks?
Due to costs involved, we are only able to register campers for full week sessions.
I have multiple children who will be attending camp this summer. Is there a sibling discount?
We love when siblings attend camp together and wish we could offer a discount but, because we provide scholarships for students who might not otherwise attend camp during the summer, we cannot offer sibling discounts. We want all children to experience the joy of the arts this summer so if finances are a barrier for you, please contact us at [email protected] and someone will reach out to discuss options.
What will my child need to bring to camp?
Campers should come each day with a water bottle, lunch, snacks, and wear closed-toe shoes. We are up and active during most of the day, so everyone will need to stay well-hydrated. Summer STEAM Institute® provides breakfast and lunch each day to keep campers energized! Campers are welcome to bring their own lunch from home.
My child is allergic to peanuts. Is your camp peanut-free?
No, our camp is NOT a peanut-free program.
What happens if my child has a medical emergency at camp?
All staff are CPR/First Aid certified. If our staff is unable to handle the emergency, we will get them to the hospital that you specify on your safety waiver. We will contact you about any medical issues or emergencies that occur during the camp day.
What is the counselor to camper ratio in your groups?
We have a 1:10 counselor to camper ratio in each group.
Who leads classes and groups during the day?
Each group of 10 campers will have one adult counselor who attends classes with their campers. Our counselors have been CPR/First Aid and certified and have completed Darkness to Light training. Your child will be placed with a counselor for the entirety of the week. Each class is taught by one of our ECM Instructors who have been trained in our curriculum and are a part of our in-school programming. All staff and administration have passed a SLED background check.
What is the cancellation policy?
A 50% refund (excluding the non-refundable deposit) is available up to two weeks before the week of camp begins.