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Camp Captivate is a S.T.E.A.M. program offered by Science Smart Kids Inc. The program is described as the best S.T.E.A.M. summer camp in the South Bay Area. Camp Captivate opens registration on January 20th each year.
• Schedule: The office can be reached by email at [email protected] between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM.
Science Smart Kids Inc. (Camp Captivate) grew from a backyard playgroup in 2008, started as a company in 2009, and became incorporated as Science Smart Kids, Inc. in 2018. Camp Captivate is a product of Science Smart Kids Inc., which has expanded its offerings to include summer S.T.E.A.M. day camps, after school enrichment classes, tutoring, corporate “take your kid to work day” events, birthday parties, and nonprofit events. The mission of Science Smart Kids Inc. is to inspire students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics by fostering creativity and curiosity through hands-on activities and interpersonal relationships, and its programming includes summer day camps, enrichment classes, tutoring, corporate events, library workshops, and birthday parties.
Camp Captivate’s Founder and Director is Ildiko Stennis, who is also a Science Teacher at Peterson Middle School. Ildiko is credentialed in Physical Science and Math and taught junior high and high school before starting the company. The Pac-12 and CFP Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers program awarded over $36,000 to 12 teachers across the San Jose area, including Camp Captivate’s Founder and Director, Ildiko Stennis. Community involvement connected to the program includes Peterson Middle School hosting a pilot contest for marketing the district’s STEAM Expo and the Bryan Osborne Nature Area at Peterson Middle School celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Last updated June 21, 2026.
• Schedule: The office can be reached by email at [email protected] between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM.
Science Smart Kids Inc. (Camp Captivate) grew from a backyard playgroup in 2008, started as a company in 2009, and became incorporated as Science Smart Kids, Inc. in 2018. Camp Captivate is a product of Science Smart Kids Inc., which has expanded its offerings to include summer S.T.E.A.M. day camps, after school enrichment classes, tutoring, corporate “take your kid to work day” events, birthday parties, and nonprofit events. The mission of Science Smart Kids Inc. is to inspire students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics by fostering creativity and curiosity through hands-on activities and interpersonal relationships, and its programming includes summer day camps, enrichment classes, tutoring, corporate events, library workshops, and birthday parties.
Camp Captivate’s Founder and Director is Ildiko Stennis, who is also a Science Teacher at Peterson Middle School. Ildiko is credentialed in Physical Science and Math and taught junior high and high school before starting the company. The Pac-12 and CFP Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers program awarded over $36,000 to 12 teachers across the San Jose area, including Camp Captivate’s Founder and Director, Ildiko Stennis. Community involvement connected to the program includes Peterson Middle School hosting a pilot contest for marketing the district’s STEAM Expo and the Bryan Osborne Nature Area at Peterson Middle School celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Last updated June 21, 2026.
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