STEAMotion

About STEAMotion

STEAMotion is a dynamic one-week summer academy crafted by the Rice Office of STEM Engagement in collaboration with TinkerWorks and various school districts. Our program is designed to ignite young minds and bodies, offering a unique blend of enriching STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities.

Students embark on an exciting journey exploring physics, mathematics, computer science, and engineering through hands-on activities in the classroom and in motion. Each day includes immersive STEAM projects and engaging activities, fostering teamwork and collaboration. Led by experienced school district staff, our academies also feature guest speakers and special learning opportunities, ensuring a rich and memorable experience for all participants.

STEAMotion Activities

STEM content includes but is not limited to:

- Pushes, Pulls & Pins
- Smart Lamp
- TechAsketch
- LaunchPad
- TinkRsynth

REGISTRATION FOR STEAMOTION 2025 IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CHECK BACK AND FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO STAY INFORMED OF REGISTRATION OPENING DATES FOR SUMMER 2025.

*STEAMotion scholarship offerings will vary by district.

STEAMotion is available during June and July featuring three weeks : "A," "B," and "C" weeks. All three weeks will focus on the same content for each grade level. Lunch is not included in the registration fee for this program. Students will need to bring their own lunch each day and a refillable water bottle. Water refilling stations will be available. You can add a R-STEM water bottle to your registration for an additional fee upon checkout.

STEAMotion - Katy ISD

Location:To be announced soon!
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm | Mon-Thu
Grade Levels: K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-5th

- Week A: Location and dates to be announced soon!

- Week B: Location and dates to be announced soon!

- Week C: Location and dates to be announced soon!

View the 2024 STEAMotion Katy ISD Program Flyer in English
View the 2024 STEAMotion Katy ISD Program Flyer in Spanish

This program requires the payment of a registration fee of $349 per week. Payment is made during the registration process. Registrants will be required to submit signed participant agreement. and release forms for minors as part of their registration for each child.

Completing the registration form does NOT guarantee placement in the program. Participation in the program is contingent upon receipt of the registration fee and completion of all applicable minor participant agreement and release forms. Registrants are required to submit signed participant agreement and release forms for minors with their registration for each child which is part of the registration process.

REGISTRATION FOR STEAMOTION 2025 IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CHECK BACK AND FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO STAY INFORMED OF REGISTRATION OPENING DATES FOR SUMMER 2025.

STEAMotion - Tomball ISD

*Tomball ISD students only

Location:To be announced soon!
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm | Mon-Fri
Grade Levels: K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th, and 6th-8th

- Week A: Location and dates to be announced soon!

- Week B: Location and dates to be announced soon!

- Week C: Location and dates to be announced soon!

View the 2024 STEAMotion Tomball ISD Program Flyer in English
View the 2024 STEAMotion Tomball ISD Program Flyer in Spanish

This program requires the payment of a registration fee of $300 per week. Payment is made during the registration process. Registrants will be required to submit signed participant agreement and release forms for minors as part of their registration for each child.

Completing the registration form does NOT guarantee placement in the program. Participation in the program is contingent upon receipt of the registration fee and completion of all applicable minor participant agreement and release forms. Registrants are required to submit signed participant agreement and release forms for minors with their registration for each child which is part of the registration process.

REGISTRATION FOR STEAMOTION 2025 IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CHECK BACK AND FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO STAY INFORMED OF REGISTRATION OPENING DATES FOR SUMMER 2025.

Cancellation, Refunds, and Transfers Policy

Please read and agree to the Rice Office of STEM Engagement's cancellation policy.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing (by e-mail) to the Rice University Office of STEM Engagement (R-STEM) at stem@rice.edu.

• 75% refund will be issued if the request is made in writing at least 30 calendar days prior to the start day of the program.
  
• A 50% refund will be issued if the request is made in writing at least 10 calendar days prior to the start day of the program.
  
• No refunds will be issued for cancellation requests made less than 10 calendar days prior to the first start day of the program.
  
• Tuition will not be prorated or refunded in any amount for any missed days by the program participant for any reason.

Refund Procedures

All refund requests or cancellations must be submitted to R-STEM in writing (by e-mail) to stem@rice.edu with the participant’s first and last name in the subject line. Please allow up to 10 business days for your refund to be processed. Refunds are typically issued in the same form of payment as the original payment. Refunds are NOT available for vacations, special events, or other personal commitments that prevent attendance.

In the event of cancellation due to Force majeure, an Act of God, or cancellation by the Rice University campus location, R-STEM will provide a 100% camp credit of monies paid. This credit may be used for any child in the affected camper's immediate family and the credit expires the following program year.

It is each participant's family’s responsibility to check their email account regularly and to update contact email addresses with the correct contact information. R-STEM is not responsible for notices not received because of such problems.

We reserve the right to revoke the registration of any child who consistently disrupts normal activities and does not abide by the Rice Code of Conduct. While this is a rare occurrence, it is important to note that consistent disruptions diminish the experience of the other participants. No refund will be made if a child is dismissed from the program due to disrupting program activities.

Transfers
We understand that sometimes schedules change and that your child may be unable to attend camp during the session in which he/she is enrolled. We do allow registration transfers to occur but with some caveats. Registration is not transferable to anyone outside your immediate family, and split sessions are unavailable. Decisions related to transfer requests will be based on space availability and will be made at the discretion of R-STEM staff. These transfer requests must be made by sending an email to stem@rice.edu (phone requests for transfers will not be accepted).Session transfers will only be allowed at least five working days before the start of the session. Due to administrative costs, a $50 fee will be charged for each change made to your registration. This includes session transfers and late care transfers and cancellations.

Questions about registration or R-STEM programs?

Don't hesitate to ask us!
Email stem@rice.edu or call our main office at 713-348-8211.

We reserve the right to revoke the registration of any child who consistently disrupts normal activities and does not abide by the Rice Code of Conduct. While this is a rare occurrence, it is important to note that consistent disruptions diminish the experience of the other participants. No refund will be made if a child is dismissed from the program due to disrupting program activities.

In the event of cancellation due to Force majeure, an Act of God, or cancellation by the Rice University campus location, R-STEM will provide a 100% camp credit of monies paid. This credit may be used for any child in the affected camper's immediate family and the credit expires the following program year.

It is each participant's family’s responsibility to check their email account regularly and to update contact email addresses with the correct contact information. R-STEM is not responsible for notices not received because of such problems.

Refund Procedures

All refund requests or cancellations must be submitted to R-STEM in writing (by e-mail) to stem@rice.edu with the participant’s first and last name in the subject line. Please allow up to 10 business days for your refund to be processed. Refunds are typically issued in the same form of payment as the original payment. Refunds are NOT available for vacations, special events, or other personal commitments that prevent attendance.

Flyer

View and download a PDF of the STEAMotion Flyer here.

STEAMotion Administration

If you have any questions about STEAMotion, please contact the program instructor.

Jessica Robicheaux
Assistant Director for Educational Leadership and STEM Initiatives
713-348-6274 | jr102@rice.edu

^{*Program times, dates, and locations are subject to change before the first day of the program.}