Edge on Science Summer STEM Programs

Edge on Science Summer STEM Programs includes Space Science, where children begin with the solar system and move on to the galaxy and beyond. The program also includes 3D Modeling & Design, Drone & Code, Mechanical Engineering Makerspace, Marine Science, Super Science Sampler, Hexapod Robotics, Viking Adventures, Biomedical Academy, Summer Rocket Blast Off, Bridge Building, and Catapult Engineering.

Programs

• Space Science — Week of exploration beginning with the solar system, then the galaxy and beyond.
• 3D Modeling & Design — Children design and prototype a model electric car.
• Drone & Code — Learn to code instructions for a drone and deal with basic laws of motion.
• Mechanical Engineering Makerspace — Learn how a hydraulic system is used to transmit power and build model hydraulic machines.
• Marine Science — Dive into marine ecology at the Ocean Alliance, a whale conservation center.
• Super Science Sampler — Explore many branches of applied science and engineering through experimentation, demonstrations, games and challenges.
• Hexapod Robotics — Assemble a six-legged walker and create an app to control it.
• Viking Adventures — Bringing to life the Viking sagas and testing battle technique through experimentation.
• Biomedical Academy — Pathways to careers in medicine, biotech and nanotechnology.
• Summer Rocket Blast Off — Design, build, test and fly a model rocket using simulation software.
• Bridge Building — Design, build and load test a take-home model truss bridge, including four different bridges.
• Catapult Engineering — Hands-on physics fun with a medieval flair; teams build two trebuchets.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–16 years old
• General schedule: Week-long summer STEM programs; daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; extended drop-off as early as 8:00 a.m. and pick-up as late as 6:00 p.m.

About the provider

The program has operated since 2013. Its founder and director is John Aviste, P.Eng., and instructors are engineers, scientists, and/or scholars. The mission is to provide a safe, educational, and curiously fun hands-on, project-based experience in applied science and engineering where kids do the doing and discover what they are capable of.

Last updated September 1, 2026.