STEM Discipline

Chemistry

General Overview

Chemistry studies the molecules and reactions that make up the universe. Participants discover how chemical bonds create dramatic changes in color, temperature, and physical state. Supervised by instructors in our college laboratories, they perform reactive mixtures, discover chromatography, measure pH of common solutions, and explore the fundamental physical principles of thermodynamics in a fun and safe way.

Hands-on Workshops & Activities

Creating controlled exothermic reactions (heat generation)

Analyzing the pH of daily solutions using natural indicators

Separation of pigments by paper chromatography

Workshop on making fun polymers (scientific slime)

Skills Gained

Volume measurements and handling of chemical glassware
Strict compliance with laboratory safety rules
Understanding states of matter and acid/base reactions
Comparative analysis of experimental data

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“Chemistry was just a board of formulas to me. At camp, it became color, motion, and real experimentation!”

— Jordan S., 2024 Participant

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