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2026 STEM Camp Information
Waters of the World: July 20-24, 2026
Theme: Waters of the World
Registration: Open February 1
Grades: K–10
Join us for an exciting exploration of Waters of the World. Investigate different underwater habitats and learn about the creatures that live there. Campers will engage in hands-on STEM activities focused on how organisms survive in aquatic environments and the engineering developments humans have designed to explore these locations. Students entering grades K-10 are welcome to enroll. Each day, campers will be introduced to a new STEM concept and will participate in hands-on learning with instructors from the NDMU STEM Leadership program. But it’s not all science—there is also time for swimming, team building, crafts and lunch!
Hours
STEM camp is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Camp activities end at 3:00 p.m. to allow time for swimming, crafts and other activities.
A typical day in the life of our campers might look like this:
- 8:30 to 9:30 - Team Building
- 9:30 to 10:30 - STEM Activity
- 10:30 to 10:45 - Snack
- 10:45 to 11:45 - STEM Activity
- 12:00 to 1:00 - Lunch
- 1:00 to 3:00 - Work on week-long STEM project
- 3:00 to 3:30 - Outreach with local partner
- 3:30 to 4:00 - Arts and Crafts/Outdoor Activity with Afternoon Snack
- 4:00 to 5:30 - Swimming
Camp Fees
| Tuition | Non-Refundable Deposit | Balance |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $100 due by June 30 | $400 due by July 7 |
Discounts
- Current NDMU Employees (both faculty and staff) – 15% off camper’s tuition
- Multiple siblings discount – 15% off 1st child’s tuition, 20% off every other child (from the same family)’s tuition
* Discounts cannot be combined
Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Space is limited, don’t delay!
To reserve space for your child, complete the online registration form and submit a non-refundable $100 deposit per camper by the date listed above.
A limited number of need based scholarships are available on a first come first served basis. Please contact Lauren Mealey or Chelsea McClure for more information.
Camp Directors
Dr. Chelsea McClure is an Assistant Professor of STEM Education at NDMU's School of Education. She has over 12 years of experience working with and teaching at the elementary, secondary and university levels. Currently she facilitates professional learning experiences. She has over 15 years of experience working with, teaching and training teachers at the elementary, secondary and university levels and over 8 years in content development and teacher enhancement programs in STEM/environmental education. Dr. McClure will be overseeing the camp and organizing the curriculum and instructors.
Lauren Mealey was a Baltimore County public school teacher, where she taught grades 4th-7th for over 12 years. Currently, she is the doctoral advisor and adjunct professor for NDMU’s School of Education. She has a duel Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education from Salisbury University, and a Masters of Arts in Leadership in Teaching STEM from Notre Dame University of Maryland. Lauren Mealey will be overseeing the camp, organizing the curriculum and instructing students.
Grade K-1 Instructors
Ashley Demski is a Baltimore City Schools teacher and has taught grades Pre-K-3 for 12 years.. She is certified in elementary education, early childhood education, Leadership in Teaching: STEM, and Administration 1. Ashley has helped develop science and STEM curriculum and professional development for Baltimore City Schools. Ashley is a former 100Kin10 Teacher Forum member, and currently teaches a Science and Social Studies Methods course for NDMU.
Alyssa Demski works for Baltimore County Public Schools as a second and third grade self-contained special education teacher and also supports kindergarten and first grade self-contained special education. She received a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in education from St. Mary's College of Maryland. After graduating from St. Mary's, she received her masters in elementary and special education from Notre Dame of Maryland University. Currently she is working with NDMU in order to help create professional development modules in STEM and helping make them more accessible for students of all abilities.
Grades 2-4 Instructors
Jordan Kaschak is a Harford County public school teacher, currently working as the Title 1 mathematics teacher specialist for grades K-5. Jordan previously taught 5th grade for six years for HCPS. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Towson University, and a Masters of Arts in Leadership in Teaching STEM from Notre Dame of Maryland University.
Grades 5-7 Instructors
Lauren Mealey was a Baltimore County public school teacher, where she taught grades 4th-7th for over 12 years. Currently, she is the doctoral advisor and adjunct professor for NDMU’s School of Education. She has a duel Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education from Salisbury University, and a Masters of Arts in Leadership in Teaching STEM from Notre Dame University of Maryland. Lauren Mealey will be overseeing the camp, organizing the curriculum and instructing students..
Grades 8-10 Instructors
Robert Lamarr has worked in Baltimore County Public Schools for 9 years at a title 1 school, and has served as STEM coordinator for the past 8 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Middle School math and science education, and Masters in Leadership in Teaching: STEM. He also holds a Master Environmental Educator certification from the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education.
Contact Us
Lauren Mealey: lmealey@ndm.edu
Dr. Chelsea McClure: cmcclure@ndm.edu
Information for Tax Purposes: STEM Camp Federal Tax ID #: 52-059-1641