This year’s Steam Academy summer camp has been hailed a success by organisers.

The camp — dedicated to fostering science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics education — provided an enriching space for primary school students and teachers to explore innovative approaches to learning.

The programme, provided by the Department of Education, engages students in Stem-based activities to address learning gaps and reinforce foundational skills.

This year, the camp concentrated on enhancing reading fluency and strengthening maths skills, particularly in measurement and fractions.

Students participated in hands-on activities such as woodworking, electronics, robotics, computer game design and 3D modelling, including laser engraving and 3D printing.

Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, expressed his confidence in the Steam Academy.

He said: “The Steam Academy is more than just a summer camp — it’s a multifaceted programme with diverse outputs and targets.

“The students love it, the teachers learn from it, and we constantly seek ways to expand our impact without compromising the quality of our core objectives.

“In line with our commitment to community service, camp participants built mini-libraries for primary school bus stops, encouraging reading among young students. Last year, the camp contributed by building beds for Family Centre and placing them in homes for those in need.”

Academy leader Neville Zuill said the camp provided a “sandbox” environment for teachers, allowing them to test Stem lessons and project-based learning ideas.

He said: “To measure the programme’s effectiveness, we assess students’ progress and collect data to demonstrate growth. This data also informs our educators, who reflect on their practices and use the insights gained to drive instructional decisions in their respective schools.

“Additionally, our educators work towards completing valuable online certifications. This year, they successfully earned certifications in Lingo and Special Education.

“Looking ahead, we are excited to announce that we are considering ocean-related projects for the coming year. This is part of our ongoing commitment to finding new and innovative ways to give back to our community.

“We hope these projects will benefit the community and inspire our students to explore new areas of Steam education.”