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🌟 Summer Camp Program: STEAM Explorers Camp 🌟

Presented by the Natchitoches Community Improvement Foundation
“Making footprints in the community”

Location: Natchitoches, LA
Duration: 3 Weeks (3 Days per Week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Target Audience: Grades 3rd - 8th (Ages 8-14)
Maximum Capacity: 50 students
Focus: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), Financial Literacy, Drone Technology & More!

🚀 About the Program:
Join us for an exciting, hands-on summer camp where students explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) while learning real-world skills like financial literacy and the cutting-edge world of drone technology!

Through creative projects, critical thinking, and problem-solving exercises, participants will gain practical knowledge that will shape their future. The camp will conclude with a STEAM Exhibition, where students will showcase their projects and discoveries to family, friends, and the Natchitoches community.

Program Highlights:
🔬 Hands-on STEAM activities
💡 Innovative technology & engineering challenges
🎨 Creative arts integration
💰 Financial literacy lessons
🚁 Introduction to drone technology
🎤 STEAM Exhibition on the final day!

🔑 Space is limited to 50 students, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators. Register now and be part of a transformative summer experience!

📍 Sign Up Today!
For more details and to register contact Harold Bayonne, Board Chair Natchitoches Community Improvement Foundation at 318-413-2064 or Dr. Ross F. Williams Jr., Executive Director, Emma Robinson Williams Education Foundation at [email protected].

05/23/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 23, 2025

Empowering Young Minds: STEAM Explorers Summer Camp Launches in Natchitoches, LA
Sponsored by Natchitoches Community Improvement Foundation and Coordinated by the Emma Robinson Williams Education Foundation (ERWEF) Natchitoches, LA — The Emma Robinson Williams Education Foundation (ERWEF), in proud partnership with the Natchitoches Community Improvement Foundation, is thrilled to announce the launch of the STEAM Explorers Summer Camp — a dynamic new initiative aimed at empowering youth through immersive science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) education.

This exciting, hands-on learning experience is part of the Lee Fisher STEAM Academy’s "STEAM Collaborative" Initiative, a visionary program designed to inspire innovation and academic excellence among local students.

Camp Details:
📍 LP Vaughn Elementary School
📅 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays – July 8 through July 24, 2025
⏰ 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
🎯 Open to students ages 9–14

At the heart of the camp is Drone Legends, a nationally recognized STEAM curriculum that blends high-impact learning with real-world applications. Students will engage in exciting drone missions that build 21st-century skills like critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving — all aligned to national educational standards. “We believe that investing in our children’s innovation potential is one of the most powerful ways to build a better future for Natchitoches,” said Dr. Ross F. Williams Jr, Executive Director of ERWEF and Camp Coordinator. “This camp represents a milestone in our mission to expand educational opportunity and inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators.” Through this groundbreaking partnership, the STEAM Explorers Summer Camp offers an engaging, supportive, and transformative environment where local youth can explore future-forward careers, sharpen their skills, and unlock their full potential. Get ready for a summer of discovery, drones, and dreams in flight!

For more information or to register, contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 Harold Bayonne 318-413-2064 or Dr. Ross F. Williams Jr. 214-734-2242

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