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STEAM Beneath the Surface: Aquarium Exhibit Design
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SCF Summer Enrichment Overview |
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STEAM Beneath the Surface: Aquarium Exhibit Design
In this hands-on STEAM class, students design a professional-style aquarium exhibit that teaches others about marine life and promotes ocean conservation. They research a marine animal, explore how real aquariums create habitats, and build their own exhibit using Glowforge design software. Throughout the project, students learn about adaptations, habitats, and species compatibility while practicing creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and presentation skills. The experience culminates in an Aquarium Exhibit Showcase, where students present their finished displays to peers and families—just like real aquarium educators.
Students will:
Research a marine animal of their choice
Investigate animal habitats, diets, adaptations, and environmental needs
Design a professional aquarium exhibit using Glowforge
Present their learning with confidence
Students walk away with:
A custom-made aquarium exhibit display
Strong presentation skills
A deeper appreciation for ocean life and conservation
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SCF Youth Summer Enrichment programs offer a dynamic blend of learning and fun designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young learners. Across all experiences, students explore coding, robotics, design, and other technology-rich skills while engaging in hands-on activities grounded in STEAM and Project Based Learning.
Each program balances meaningful learning with joyful experiences. Participants collaborate in small groups to build 21st century skills such as communication, problem solving, teamwork, and creative thinking. Learning is reinforced through hands on experiments, design challenges, and real world projects that encourage students to ask questions, test ideas, and share their thinking.
To support the whole child, days are thoughtfully structured to include outdoor, guided play, brain breaks, movement, and opportunities for social connection. This intentional balance helps students stay engaged, energized, and excited about learning while having fun along the way.
SCF Youth Summer Enrichment is where imagination meets innovation and learning feels like an adventure.
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| Step Up Direct Provider | PEP Accepted |
Why Choose SCF Summer Enrichment? |
| SCF Youth Enrichment accepts Step Up and PEP scholarship funds for eligible programs. Families must register on both Step Up for Students and the SCF website. Use the code StepUpSCFSummer26 at checkout to reduce payment to $0. SCF reconciles class rosters with Step Up and PEP registrations and invoices after the first class. Step Up pays SCF directly; families are not reimbursed. |
At State College of Florida, we inspire kids to think big, stay curious, and build skills they can use for life. Our summer camps are designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and confidence in a fun, supportive, and engaging environment. Each week introduces new challenges and hands-on experiences that encourage learning, growth, and lasting memories.
Our camps are led by qualified, carefully selected staff with an education background, with curriculum thoughtfully curated and overseen by a former school principal to ensure high-quality instruction, strong student engagement, and a positive camp culture.
Student safety and well-being are our to priorities. SCF Public Safety Officers are on site during camp hours, and our staff actively monitor student behavior to maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment. While we make every reasonable effort to support individual needs and accommodate students when possible, behavior that significantly disrupts the learning or safety of others cannot be accommodated. Additional details regarding behavior expectations, supervision, and procedures are outlined in our required release and policy forms.
Join us for a summer of discovery, creativity, and innovation, where learning is always an adventure.
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| Discounts & Other Financial Assistance |
Upon Registration & What to Expect |
Scholarships
If you qualify for free and reduced lunch through county schools and can provide documentation, a limited number of scholarships may be available. To apply, click the link below. Our staff will contact you within one week of applying to determine eligibility.
Scholarship Application
Sibling Discounts
Families registering siblings who reside in the same household may use coupon code SCFsibling50 at checkout for $50 off.
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Upon registration, you will automatically receive our required release form. This form must be completed before your child may participate on campus without parent or guardian supervision, so we ask that you complete it promptly to avoid delays on the first day of class. Only one release form is needed per child, even if they are enrolled in multiple weeks or programs.
If you experience any issues completing the form electronically or need a paper copy, please contact us at youthenrichment@scf.edu and we will be happy to email one to you. Completed paper forms may be scanned and returned in advance by emailing it to youthenrichment@scf.edu, or you may notify us ahead of time if you plan to bring a hard copy on the first day.
Safety is a top priority at SCF, and completing forms in advance helps our staff ensure a smooth and efficient check-in, especially during busy first-day mornings.
An email with detailed logistics and expectations will be sent by Thursday of the week prior to the class start date. Campers should bring a water bottle and lunch each day. Snacks are included. |
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