Fuller Dome S.T.E.A.M. Camp

Unleash your child’s inner genius this Summer with hands-on S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities.
About this Event

Unleash Your Child’s Inner Genius This Summer!

"All children are born geniuses." – R. Buckminster Fuller • designer of the Fuller Dome

Dates: July 27 – July 31, 2026 • Ages: 8 –12 years old
Location: The Center for Spirituality & Sustainability (The Fuller Dome), on the SIUE Campus, just off of Circle Drive, right next to Visitor Lot B.

Welcome to the Fuller Dome S.T.E.A.M. Camp 2026, an extraordinary one-week summer experience designed to unlock the spark of brilliance inside your child. Hosted inside the historic and inspiring Fuller Dome on the SIUE campus, this camp immerses young minds in the visionary ideas of inventor and futurist Buckminster Fuller.

Through hands-on S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities, campers will transform from passive learners into active world-changers. They will design structures, explore global ecosystems, and discover how to do "more with less." Give your child a summer of curiosity, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving!

Pricing Structure

• Early Bird Registration (up until June 15th): $325
• Standard Registration (June 15th – July 15th): $350
• Late Registration (After July 15th): $375
• SIUE Faculty, Staff, & Student Discount: 10% off standard rate

What is Included:

• Full supervision from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.
• All S.T.E.A.M. project materials, building kits, and lab supplies.
• Two healthy snacks per day (Campers bring their own lunch).
• Official S.T.E.A.M. Camp 2026 t-shirt and certificate of completion.

The daily setting for camper's activities will happen inside of a miniature-earth geodesic domed building and upon the world's most accurate large-scale floor map.

Daily Camp Schedule (7:30 AM – 5:00 PM)

· 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM: Drop-off at the Fuller Dome Visitor Lot B on SIUE Campus

· 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Morning Mindset (Interactive brainteasers and journal prompts)

· 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Morning Assembly (Daily theme introduction and inspiration)

· 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: S.T.E.A.M. Session 1 (Hands-on S.T.E.A.M. Activity)

· 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Morning Snack & Stretch Break

· 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM: S.T.E.A.M. Session 2 (Hands-on S.T.E.A.M. Activity)

· 12:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Lunch & Spaceship Earth Outdoor Exploration (Active games and walks on the SIUE campus grounds)

· 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Mini-Genius Lab (Individual choice time, art, model building, games or reading under the Fuller Dome)

· 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Afternoon Snack Break

· 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM: Daily Reflection & Campers share their wins

· 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Clean-up, Free Design & Pick-up

Pick up must occur by 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm each day when camp is in session.

Throughout the week, campers will get to participate in a variety of comprehensive activities that enhance their fundamental understanding of science, art, modern technology, and engineering. Our S.T.E.A.M. based activities include primary introductions into chemistry, engineering, physics, environmental science, art and color theory, and personal mindfulness.

Our S.T.E.A.M Genius Camp is a part of a new pilot program meant to enhance community engagement and support local youth education initiatives in core learning disciplines. Our camp also has a unique approach of enhancing our camper’s sense of community, self-assurance in critical thinking, and confidence in application of their personal skills.

Overview of Activities:

Our Campers will participate in a variety of S.T.E.A.M. based activities that are structured to enhance their scientific application, problem-solving skills, self-expression, artistic and abstract thinking, and more!

· Physical outdoor play

· Art and music activities

· Geometric, model building

· Plants, gardening, composting

· Magnetism, light spectrum

· Making Soap

· Mindfulness practices

· Include a portfolio to hold work and carry home at end

· Tie dye shirt creation, tie dye the summer camp shirt

Drop-off will occur from 7:30 am - 8:00 am each day when camp is in session.

Pick up must occur by 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm each day when camp is in session.

The Fuller Dome is located on the SIUE campus just off of Circle Drive right next to Visitor Parking Lot B. Campers should bring their lunch each day.