Sign up now for STEM-O-Rama: Journey to Applied Science
The Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America invites to youth to "STEM-O-Rama: Journey to Applied Science" Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 at the Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Road.
The main events and exhibits will take place at Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Sandwich Fairgrounds in Sandwich. The Saturday night Arena Show will feature a spectacular fireworks display and entertainment.
For Scouts attending, there is weekend camping starting Friday night through Sunday morning. There will be age-appropriate activities for Venturers/Explorers, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. Order of the Arrow activities include an Indian village, Native American dancing and a Brotherhood conversion opportunity for qualified Ordeal members.
It is open to elementary, middle school and high school youth interested in science, technology, engineering and math.
Cost for weekend admission is $25. A weekend family camping pass is $75. Registration ends at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27.
To register for STEM-O-Rama, visit threefirescouncil.org/portfolio/stem-o-rama/.
There will be hundreds of demonstrations and exhibits designed to show science in a fun, outdoor and engaging environment.
They have already booked interactive displays, games and crafts. You'll be able to fly a drone/quad copter, climb a climbing wall, play in a Gaga Pit, and participate in shooting and outdoor sports. There will be special activities for older youth, age 14 to 20, with .22 caliber pistol and shotgun shooting (off-site).
It will feature seven zones of STEM Fun: Shooting Sports Zone, Sports Zone, Manufacturing Zone, Training Zone, Environmental Zone, Abilities Awareness Zone and Adventure Zone. This event offers something for everyone, young and old alike.
All registered youth will be entered to win one of five drones/quad-copters. The drawing will be held during the Arena Show. You need not be present to win.
In addition, there also will be Stride & Soar 5K Run: STEM In Motion, a new 5K race as part of the event. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. It is open to all runners. Anyone who registers for the race also get a pass to enter the STEM-O-Rama activities on the same day. There is a separate registration for the race.
As it is a CARA certified/sanctioned race, registration must be done directly with the 5K race group. Runners will be treated to a new certified 5K course. The course offers all runners a challenge, but seasoned runners will find the new course a welcome addition. The start and finish will be in the Sandwich County Fairgrounds with the main course winding through bucolic Sandwich. Registration by 8:30 a.m. Sept. 30 is $40 with an event shirt or $25 without; there is also an online fee.
There also will be a "Tenderfoot Trot" for those not wanting to do a full 5K. It is $15. To register, visit stridesoar5k.itsyourrace.com.
The Three Fires Council serves more than 14,000 youth in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties, as well as portions of Cook and Will counties. Visit threefirescouncil.org.