STEAM Adventure Camp InternAt — CSUF - Center for Healthy Neighborhoods

    STEAM Adventure Camp

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This camp is based on the idea that building, testing, observing, and reflecting are the best ways for youth to learn. Youths investigate how real-world systems function through practical STEAM experiences, from electrical circuits and bridges to fire safety and clean water infrastructure.

Every day, engineering concepts are connected to community design, environmental systems, and practical career paths. To help Youth see themselves in a variety of options, they are exposed to various careers stemming from universities, community colleges, CTE pathways, skilled trades, and public service careers.

Through the integration of workforce awareness, systems thinking, and cultural design, the program teaches youth not only how things operate but also how they might contribute to the development, preservation, and enhancement of their own communities in the future.

About Us:

At CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods, we are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of individuals within our community. Recognizing the importance of education in breaking the cycle of poverty, we offer tutoring and educational support services for students in our low-income neighborhood. We partner with local schools, businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to leverage resources and maximize impact. Through collaborative initiatives and community-led projects, we work together to address systemic challenges, promote social justice, and create a more equitable and inclusive community for all.

Position Overview:

The Center for Healthy Neighborhoods has a 60-hour internship opportunity: The STEAM Adventure Camp is a hands-on program for rising 3–6 grade youth focused on Building Structures, Exploring Systems, and Discovering Career Pathways. Youth engage in engineering challenges, environmental systems exploration, cultural design, and workforce awareness activities across an 8-day curriculum.

Tasks:

· Facilitate a group of 4 youth; keep students engaged and safe.
· Distribute and collect supplies, monitor batteries and tools.
· Support LED circuit safety and glow station supervision.
· Assist with photos and video recording when assigned.
· Reinforce vocabulary and career discussions.
· Assist guest presenters.
· Ensure safety during hands-on activities.
· Work with interns and staff to ensure smooth operation of the program.
· Encourage youth to complete full sentences using vocabulary words.
· Connect activities to career pathways.
· Volunteers reinforce multiple pathways: 4-year college, community college/CTE, skilled trades, and public service careers.

Training:

Week 1: May 26th-28th (Tuesday - Thursday). 15 hours
Hands-on Training and Modeling

The intern will receive hands-on training while assisting staff with literacy instruction. They will observe activities being modeled and gradually practice them themselves, receiving feedback and guidance from mentors during the first week of the internship.
Training will be off-campus from May 26th-28th, 8:30 am-1:30 pm, at the CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods.

Learning Outcome:

1. Literacy Instruction Support: The student will support literacy instruction by assisting staff with the implementation of literacy strategies, providing one-on-one or small group support to campers, and facilitating literacy-related games and activities.

2. Child Engagement and Management: Through interaction with campers, the student will develop skills in engaging children in literacy-related activities, managing group dynamics, and addressing behavioral issues in a positive and supportive manner.

3. Cultural Competence: Working with campers from diverse backgrounds, the student will develop cultural competence and sensitivity, creating an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates cultural differences.

STEAM Adventure Camp:

Week 2: June 1-4 (Monday - Thursday). 20 hours

Week 3: June 8-12 (Monday - Friday). 25 hours