Join Upham Woods and the Nelson Institute this August for Nature’s Navigators STEM Camp! Our camp aims to broaden science opportunities for autistic youth by providing a summer camp supporting inquisitiveness in a nonthreatening, nontraditional, and inclusive learning environment. We provide nature-based, hands-on learning opportunities and encourage the pursuit of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) degrees and careers.
Who: Open to autistic youth entering grades 6–12 in the 2025-2026 school year
When: 1 – 5 PM on the following Saturdays.
- September 27, 2025
- October 4, 2025
- October 11, 2025
Activities: Blackhawk Island exploration, Lego Robotics, Wacky Water Critters, and more!
Cost: Free; registration is required.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Please note: A parent/guardian or caregiver is required to accompany each youth to attend these sessions.
Nature’s Navigators is funded in part by a Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grant.
More information, including past camp information, can be found here: https://ccr.nelson.wisc.edu/natures-navigators-stem-camp/
