STEM Fest 2023

(formerly STEM Conference & Expo)

April 29, 2023 | 9 AM-1 PM
Camp Cedar Hill Waltham, MA (map)

STEM Fest is GSEMA’s premier STEM event of the year, and is open to ALL Girl Scout levels with activities and experiments created and designated specifically for different ages.

It’s a STEM takeover at camp! Explore fun hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math challenges throughout Camp Cedar Hill. Local partners will be stationed all throughout the camp property so you can use your map to choose your own adventure and decide what areas and topics to explore. Meet and chat with STEM professionals while digging deeper into topics you love or discovering new ones that you may not have previously known about!

2023 STEM Fest Activities List

Join Us for Our STEM Fest Keynote Address!

Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors are invited to this year’s STEM Fest keynote speaker event! This year, the keynote will be structured as an informal “fireside chat” in the Council Bowl at 11 AM. Please keep in mind that while all are welcome to attend, it is recommended most for Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors.

Meet our Keynote Speaker!

Laura is a designer and architect with eight years of experience. Her works spans building types, project scales, and geographic settings in the Boston area. Originally from Cincinnati, her favorite hometown building is Music Hall, noted for its Victorian-Gothic style and magical performances. Laura received her Master of Architecture and B.S. Architecture from the University of Cincinnati.

Outside of architecture, Laura enjoys artistic pursuits like photography and videography, in addition to video and board games. She enjoys questioning the spaces and constructs around her, and often finds herself thinking about how and why things work (or don't).

Plan Your STEM Adventure

Daisy Activities (grades K-1): Coding for Video Games and Fun with Robots

Minecraft is a game with tons of possibilities, but have you ever wanted to create your own piece in the game? Join us and learn to code your own block, design, or other tool and import your creation into the game. Then, continue to test your coding skills by trying to successfully get a robot to go through an obstacle course.

Big Whale, Tiny Plankton

Whales are some of the biggest and most powerful sea creatures known to man, but they love snacking on some of the sea's tiniest delicacies! Examine the difference between these two creatures by studying whale bones, and teeth, and then use a microscope to look at and identify plankton.

The World's Coldest Ice Cream

Liquid nitrogen isn't just for cool science experiments! You can use it to make delicious desserts in a way you would have never thought possible. Join us in this exciting session for a tasty treat with a twist.

DIY Bandages

Bandages are something we are all familiar with, but have you ever thought about what goes into making them so effective? Try to make your own brand-new bandage design and put it to test it in an exciting obstacle course!

Smokin' Bubbles

What happens when you combine dry ice and soap? Smokin' bubbles, that's what! Come learn about what makes these types of bubbles so unique, and get creative by adding a touch of color and making them "pop" even more!

3D Printing in Action

You may have heard of 3D printing, but what can you do with it and how do 3D printers work? Come learn how you can make almost anything with a 3D printer, and then get your own 3D-printed object!

Taller and Stronger: Building Structures

Design and build a structure using everyday materials, your creativity, and your existing STEM skills. Push yourself to the limit by making the tallest and strongest structure that you can make before putting it to the ultimate test.

Ultimate Lego Construction Challenge

Are you ready for a challenge? Create a structure in ten minutes using Legos, a rock, and aluminum foil. Present your structure in front of construction professionals and see how your design compares with their real-life projects.

Viruses vs Antibodies

What do cornhole and circuits have to do with viruses and DNA? Try a circuit board puzzle that represents DNA by turning genes on/off. Then, watch as viruses and antibodies face off in an epic cornhole game. You can even design your own virus.

Get Groovy

Make your own alka-seltzer powered lava lamp! Using density, miscibility, and acid-base chemistry, you will make and color your own small water bottle lava lamp to take home.

Smart Dollhouse

Imagine a world where you could control every inch of your home with the touch of a button. Explore every possibility with our incredible "smart" dollhouse using buttons, motion sensors, and photocells.

When the Earth Shakes...

When the Earth rattles and shakes, what happens to the structures that we've built on top of it? Join us as we learn the necessary skills to build something that can survive even the toughest of 'quakes.

The Wonderful World of Silk

Explore the silkworm life cycle from egg, to worm, to cocoon, to fuzzy moth! Visit the boiling station to see how silk strands are extracted for textiles— then check out our screen printing and cocoon designing stations!

Meet your Robotic BFF

Real people are SO last season. Play "catch" with a robot, take turns driving it around, and learn the ins and outs of building an interactive robot. While you wait for your turn with robo-bestie, you'll have the chance to try out a surprise structural experiment.

The Beauty of Artificial Intelligence

Instagram Story Filters, ChatGBT, and your favorite Tik Tok trends are all controlled by the world of robotics, programming, and AI. Learn more about the behind-the-scenes of your favorite past times.

Life Hack Robotics

Use paper plates, string, rubber bands, tiny batteries, and the power of engineering and robotics to solve everyday problems with relatable solutions.

Colorful Chemistry

Play with all the different colors of chemistry experiments by making slime, exploring with paper chromatography, and make a necklace with your name spelled out in DNA.

Exploring Photoshynthesis

Did you know that plants create their own food through a process called photosynthesis? Watch this project in action and investigate nearby plants!

2023 STEM Fest Activities List
Brownie Activities (grades 2-3): Coding for Video Games and Fun with Robots

Minecraft is a game with tons of possibilities, but have you ever wanted to create your own piece in the game? Join us and learn to code your own block, design, or other tool and import your creation into the game. Then, continue to test your coding skills by trying to successfully get a robot to go through an obstacle course.

Extracting DNA from Strawberries

When we think about genetics and biology, we usually aren't thinking about a fruity summertime favorite. Learn what DNA is and how scientists study it by using common household objects to extract genetic material (DNA) from living organisms (strawberries).

Big Whale, Tiny Plankton

Whales are some of the biggest and most powerful sea creatures known to man, but they love snacking on some of the sea's tiniest delicacies! Examine the difference between these two creatures by studying whale bones, and teeth, and then use a microscope to look at and identify plankton.

The World's Coldest Ice Cream

Liquid nitrogen isn't just for cool science experiments! You can use it to make delicious desserts in a way you would have never thought possible. Join us in this exciting session for a tasty treat with a twist.

Build Robots with BWSI Robotics

Robotic inventions can solve decades-old problems, but they can also be a ton of fun. Join us for this exciting robot-building session, solar-powered bug, and watch it dance in the sunlight!

Morse Code Bracelets

Trade secret messages with Morse code bracelets! Code and decode silly-phrases with your friends. and where them on your wrist for all to see (though few will be able to understand).

Popsicle Stick Explosion

Learn about the importance of a truss and its real-world applications by creating a chain of popsicle sticks. Remove one piece and watch as the structure falls apart, teaching each participant the true meaning of a "chain-reaction".

Candy or Medicine?

Calling all future pharmacists! Explore a potential career path, learn to use a pharmaceutical tray, and practice reading medication labels. Finally, use your newfound knowledge to compete in a game where you will differentiate between medication and candy!

DIY Bandages

Bandages are something we are all familiar with, but have you ever thought about what goes into making them so effective? Try to make your own brand-new bandage design and put it to test it in an exciting obstacle course!

Smokin' Bubbles

What happens when you combine dry ice and soap? Smokin' bubbles, that's what! Come learn about what makes these types of bubbles so unique, and get creative by adding a touch of color and making them "pop" even more!

3D Printing in Action

You may have heard of 3D printing, but what can you do with it and how do 3D printers work? Come learn how you can make almost anything with a 3D printer, and then get your own 3D-printed object!

Put the 'A' in STEAM!

Come and help us put the "A" in STEAM! Using a needle and thread, stitch lines to make colorful curves, stars, and other beautiful shapes! Who knew math could be so pretty?

Taller and Stronger: Building Structures

Design and build a structure using everyday materials, your creativity, and your existing STEM skills. Push yourself to the limit by making the tallest and strongest structure that you can make before putting it to the ultimate test.

Water, Water, Everywhere!

Enjoy a hands-on demonstration of watershed, explore the different kinds of pollution that impact Charles River, and learn about the importance of nature.

Ultimate Lego Construction Challenge

Are you ready for a challenge? Create a structure in ten minutes using Legos, a rock, and aluminum foil. Present your structure in front of construction professionals and see how your design compares with their real-life projects.

Viruses vs Antibodies

What do cornhole and circuits have to do with viruses and DNA? Try a circuit board puzzle that represents DNA by turning genes on/off. Then, watch as viruses and antibodies face off in an epic cornhole game. You can even design your own virus.

Get Groovy

Make your own alka-seltzer powered lava lamp! Using density, miscibility, and acid-base chemistry, you will make and color your own small water bottle lava lamp to take home.

Pixel Art

Have you ever wondered how images are created and displayed on a computer? Explore the world of pixel art and programming with imagiCharm and Python to create something totally unique.

Smart Dollhouse

Imagine a world where you could control every inch of your home with the touch of a button. Explore every possibility with our incredible "smart" dollhouse using buttons, motion sensors, and photocells.

When the Earth Shakes...

When the Earth rattles and shakes, what happens to the structures that we've built on top of it? Join us as we learn the necessary skills to build something that can survive even the toughest of 'quakes.

Flash Me A Message

Communicate in secrecy with Morse code and a flashlight! Create your own LED flasher and have fun trying to send and decipher messages from your friends.

Ocean Experiments

Observe turbulence and density and their effects on the ocean with small-scale simulation experiments. Then, connect your findings with real-world topics like climate change, and learn what you can do to help the environment!

The Wonderful World of Silk

Explore the silkworm life cycle from egg, to worm, to cocoon, to fuzzy moth! Visit the boiling station to see how silk strands are extracted for textiles— then check out our screen printing and cocoon designing stations!

Meet your Robotic BFF

Real people are SO last season. Play "catch" with a robot, take turns driving it around, and learn the ins and outs of building an interactive robot. While you wait for your turn with robo-bestie, you'll have the chance to try out a surprise structural experiment.

Internet Police

How do you stay safe online? Learn the essentials of cybersecurity by playing a game designing to help you protect yourself from cyber bullying and stolen passwords. Then, you'll get to put your observation skills to the test by finding the flaws in a phishing email scam.

Build Your Own Kaleidoscope

Learn about how light reflects inside a kaleidoscope to produce funky patterns, and make a kaleidoscope of your own to take home!

The Beauty of Artificial Intelligence

Instagram Story Filters, ChatGBT, and your favorite Tik Tok trends are all controlled by the world of robotics, programming, and AI. Learn more about the behind-the-scenes of your favorite past times.

Life Hack Robotics

Use paper plates, string, rubber bands, tiny batteries, and the power of engineering and robotics to solve everyday problems with relatable solutions.

Colorful Chemistry

Play with all the different colors of chemistry experiments by making slime, exploring with paper chromatography, and make a necklace with your name spelled out in DNA.

Exploring Photoshynthesis

Did you know that plants create their own food through a process called photosynthesis? Watch this project in action and investigate nearby plants!

2023 STEM Fest Activities List
Junior Activities (grades 4-5): Coding for Video Games and Fun with Robots

Minecraft is a game with tons of possibilities, but have you ever wanted to create your own piece in the game? Join us and learn to code your own block, design, or other tool and import your creation into the game. Then, continue to test your coding skills by trying to successfully get a robot to go through an obstacle course.

Extracting DNA from Strawberries

When we think about genetics and biology, we usually aren't thinking about a fruity summertime favorite. Learn what DNA is and how scientists study it by using common household objects to extract genetic material (DNA) from living organisms (strawberries).

Big Whale, Tiny Plankton

Whales are some of the biggest and most powerful sea creatures known to man, but they love snacking on some of the sea's tiniest delicacies! Examine the difference between these two creatures by studying whale bones, and teeth, and then use a microscope to look at and identify plankton.

The World's Coldest Ice Cream

Liquid nitrogen isn't just for cool science experiments! You can use it to make delicious desserts in a way you would have never thought possible. Join us in this exciting session for a tasty treat with a twist.

Clean that Water!

Before there was the Brita filter there was sand, gravel, and other natural materials that served as water purifiers. Clear up some muddy water the old fashioned way and experiment with different unrefined filtering tecniques.

BWSI Robotics and STEM

Robotic inventions can solve decades-old problems, but they can also be a ton of fun. Join us for this exciting robot-building session, solar-powered bug, and watch it dance in the sunlight!

Morse Code Bracelets

Trade secret messages with Morse code bracelets! Code and decode silly-phrases with your friends. and where them on your wrist for all to see (though few will be able to understand).

Popsicle Stick Explosion

Learn about the importance of a truss and its real-world applications by creating a chain of popsicle sticks. Remove one piece and watch as the structure falls apart, teaching each participant the true meaning of a "chain-reaction".

Build a Brain

Organs are intricately designed to perform hyper-specific functions within the body. Investigate some samples, then explore how they work by designing and building your own bone, brain, or heart using playdough and other nonconventional materials.

Candy or Medicine?

Calling all future pharmacists! Explore a potential career path, learn to use a pharmaceutical tray, and practice reading medication labels. Finally, use your newfound knowledge to compete in a game where you will differentiate between medication and candy!

Make Yourself Glow!

Light up your world with wearable LED devices! Add a little shine to your day by putting lights in your hair, on your clothes, and creating your own badge.

DIY Bandages

Bandages are something we are all familiar with, but have you ever thought about what goes into making them so effective? Try to make your own brand-new bandage design and put it to test it in an exciting obstacle course!

Smokin' Bubbles

What happens when you combine dry ice and soap? Smokin' bubbles, that's what! Come learn about what makes these types of bubbles so unique, and get creative by adding a touch of color and making them "pop" even more!

Viruses vs Antibodies

What do cornhole and circuits have to do with viruses and DNA? Try a circuit board puzzle that represents DNA by turning genes on/off. Then, watch as viruses and antibodies face off in an epic cornhole game. You can even design your own virus.

3D Printing in Action

You may have heard of 3D printing, but what can you do with it and how do 3D printers work? Come learn how you can make almost anything with a 3D printer, and then get your own 3D-printed object!

Put the 'A' in STEAM!

Come and help us put the "A" in STEAM! Using a needle and thread, stitch lines to make colorful curves, stars, and other beautiful shapes! Who knew math could be so pretty?

Taller and Stronger: Building Structures

Design and build a structure using everyday materials, your creativity, and your existing STEM skills. Push yourself to the limit by making the tallest and strongest structure that you can make before putting it to the ultimate test.

Water, Water, Everywhere!

Enjoy a hands-on demonstration of watershed, explore the different kinds of pollution that impact Charles River, and learn about the importantance of nature.

Ultimate Lego Construction Challenge

Are you ready for a challenge? Create a structure in ten minutes using Legos, a rock, and aluminum foil. Present your structure in front of construction professionals and see how your design compares with their real-life projects.

Pixel Art

Have you ever wondered how images are created and displayed on a computer? Explore the world of pixel art and programming with imagiCharm and Python to create something totally unique.

Smart Dollhouse

Imagine a world where you could control every inch of your home with the touch of a button. Explore every possibility with our incredible "smart" dollhouse using buttons, motion sensors, and photocells.

When the Earth Shakes...

When the Earth rattles and shakes, what happens to the structures that we've built on top of it? Join us as we learn the necessary skills to build something that can survive even the toughest of 'quakes.

Flash Me A Message

Communicate in secrecy with Morse code and a flashlight! Create your own LED flasher and have fun trying to send and decipher messages from your friends.

Budgeting 101

Money, money, money! Rent, groceries, and entertainment costs are all a part of life. Figure out your needs and your wants in this hands-on budgeting activity.

Ocean Experiments

Observe turbulence and density and their effects on the ocean with small-scale simulation experiments. Then, connect your findings with real-world topics like climate change, and learn what you can do to help the environment!

The Wonderful World of Silk

Explore the silkworm life cycle from egg, to worm, to cocoon, to fuzzy moth! Visit the boiling station to see how silk strands are extracted for textiles— then check out our screen printing and cocoon designing stations!

You Grow Girl!

Ready to learn about the magic behind your favorite floral blooms? Join us for a workshop on germination and pollination, plant your own seeds, and decorate a pot!

Meet your Robotic BFF

Real people are SO last season. Play "catch" with a robot, take turns driving it around, and learn the ins and outs of building an interactive robot. While you wait for your turn with robo-bestie, you'll have the chance to try out a surprise structural experiment.

Mechanism Mayhem!

Come meet the engineers whose mechanisms make the world-go-round, or, at least make our favorite products come to life on the shelves. Learn what it takes to design some of your favorite household items and build your own mechanism-filled dancing toy!

Internet Police

How do you stay safe online? Learn the essentials of cybersecurity by playing a game designing to help you protect yourself from cyber bullying and stolen passwords. Then, you'll get to put your observation skills to the test by finding the flaws in a phishing email scam.

Build Your Own Kaleidoscope

Learn about how light reflects inside a kaleidoscope to produce funky patterns, and make a kaleidoscope of your own to take home!

The Beauty of Artificial Intelligence

Instagram Story Filters, ChatGBT, and your favorite Tik Tok trends are all controlled by the world of robotics, programming, and AI. Learn more about the behind-the-scenes of your favorite past times.

Life Hack Robotics

Use paper plates, string, rubber bands, tiny batteries, and the power of engineering and robotics to solve everyday problems with relatable solutions.

Colorful Chemistry

Play with all the different colors of chemistry experiments by making slime, exploring with paper chromatography, and make a necklace with your name spelled out in DNA.

Exploring Photoshynthesis

Did you know that plants create their own food through a process called photosynthesis? Watch this project in action and investigate nearby plants!

2023 STEM Fest Activities List
Cadette Activities (grades 6-8): Coding for Video Games and Fun with Robots

Minecraft is a game with tons of possibilities, but have you ever wanted to create your own piece in the game? Join us and learn to code your own block, design, or other tool and import your creation into the game. Then, continue to test your coding skills by trying to successfully get a robot to go through an obstacle course.

Extracting DNA from Strawberries

When we think about genetics and biology, we usually aren't thinking about a fruity summertime favorite. Learn what DNA is and how scientists study it by using common household objects to extract genetic material (DNA) from living organisms (strawberries).

Big Whale, Tiny Plankton

Whales are some of the biggest and most powerful sea creatures known to man, but they love snacking on some of the sea's tiniest delicacies! Examine the difference between these two creatures by studying whale bones, and teeth, and then use a microscope to look at and identify plankton.

The World's Coldest Ice Cream

Liquid nitrogen isn't just for cool science experiments! You can use it to make delicious desserts in a way you would have never thought possible. Join us in this exciting session for a tasty treat with a twist.

Clean that Water!

Before there was the Brita filter there was sand, gravel, and other natural materials that served as water purifiers. Clear up some muddy water the old fashioned way and experiment with different unrefined filtering tecniques.

BWSI Robotics and STEM

Robotic inventions can solve decades-old problems, but they can also be a ton of fun. Join us for this exciting robot-building session, solar-powered bug, and watch it dance in the sunlight!

Morse Code Bracelets

Trade secret messages with Morse code bracelets! Code and decode silly-phrases with your friends. and where them on your wrist for all to see (though few will be able to understand).

Popsicle Stick Explosion

Learn about the importance of a truss and its real-world applications by creating a chain of popsicle sticks. Remove one piece and watch as the structure falls apart, teaching each participant the true meaning of a "chain-reaction".

Build a Brain

Organs are intricately designed to perform hyper-specific functions within the body. Investigate some samples, then explore how they work by designing and building your own bone, brain, or heart using playdough and other nonconventional materials.

Candy or Medicine?

Calling all future pharmacists! Explore a potential career path, learn to use a pharmaceutical tray, and practice reading medication labels. Finally, use your newfound knowledge to compete in a game where you will differentiate between medication and candy!

Make Yourself Glow!

Light up your world with wearable LED devices! Add a little shine to your day by putting lights in your hair, on your clothes, and creating your own badge.

Smokin' Bubbles

What happens when you combine dry ice and soap? Smokin' bubbles, that's what! Come learn about what makes these types of bubbles so unique, and get creative by adding a touch of color and making them "pop" even more!

Viruses vs Antibodies

What do cornhole and circuits have to do with viruses and DNA? Try a circuit board puzzle that represents DNA by turning genes on/off. Then, watch as viruses and antibodies face off in an epic cornhole game. You can even design your own virus.

3D Printing in Action

You may have heard of 3D printing, but what can you do with it and how do 3D printers work? Come learn how you can make almost anything with a 3D printer, and then get your own 3D-printed object!

Put the 'A' in STEAM!

Come and help us put the "A" in STEAM! Using a needle and thread, stitch lines to make colorful curves, stars, and other beautiful shapes! Who knew math could be so pretty?

Taller and Stronger: Building Structures

Design and build a structure using everyday materials, your creativity, and your existing STEM skills. Push yourself to the limit by making the tallest and strongest structure that you can make before putting it to the ultimate test.

Water, Water, Everywhere!

Enjoy a hands-on demonstration of watershed, explore the different kinds of pollution that impact Charles River, and learn about the importantance of nature.

Ultimate Lego Construction Challenge

Are you ready for a challenge? Create a structure in ten minutes using Legos, a rock, and aluminum foil. Present your structure in front of construction professionals and see how your design compares with their real-life projects.

Pixel Art

Have you ever wondered how images are created and displayed on a computer? Explore the world of pixel art and programming with imagiCharm and Python to create something totally unique.

Smart Dollhouse

Imagine a world where you could control every inch of your home with the touch of a button. Explore every possibility with our incredible "smart" dollhouse using buttons, motion sensors, and photocells.

When the Earth Shakes...

When the Earth rattles and shakes, what happens to the structures that we've built on top of it? Join us as we learn the necessary skills to build something that can survive even the toughest of 'quakes.

Did You Hear That?

There are millions of broadcasters transmitting sound through airways all around us. Listen to music, television, first responders, and more as you try your hand (and ears) at identifying local radio signals.

Flash Me A Message

Communicate in secrecy with Morse code and a flashlight! Create your own LED flasher and have fun trying to send and decipher messages from your friends.

Budgeting 101

Money, money, money! Rent, groceries, and entertainment costs are all a part of life. Figure out your needs and your wants in this hands-on budgeting activity.

Ocean Experiments

Observe turbulence and density and their effects on the ocean with small-scale simulation experiments. Then, connect your findings with real-world topics like climate change, and learn what you can do to help the environment!

The Wonderful World of Silk

Explore the silkworm life cycle from egg, to worm, to cocoon, to fuzzy moth! Visit the boiling station to see how silk strands are extracted for textiles— then check out our screen printing and cocoon designing stations!

You Grow Girl!

Ready to learn about the magic behind your favorite floral blooms? Join us for a workshop on germination and pollination, plant your own seeds, and decorate a pot!

Meet your Robotic BFF

Real people are SO last season. Play "catch" with a robot, take turns driving it around, and learn the ins and outs of building an interactive robot. While you wait for your turn with robo-bestie, you'll have the chance to try out a surprise structural experiment.

Mechanism Mayhem!

Come meet the engineers whose mechanisms make the world-go-round, or, at least make our favorite products come to life on the shelves. Learn what it takes to design some of your favorite household items and build your own mechanism-filled dancing toy!

Internet Police

How do you stay safe online? Learn the essentials of cybersecurity by playing a game designing to help you protect yourself from cyber bullying and stolen passwords. Then, you'll get to put your observation skills to the test by finding the flaws in a phishing email scam.

Build Your Own Kaleidoscope

Learn about how light reflects inside a kaleidoscope to produce funky patterns, and make a kaleidoscope of your own to take home!

The Beauty of Artificial Intelligence

Instagram Story Filters, ChatGBT, and your favorite Tik Tok trends are all controlled by the world of robotics, programming, and AI. Learn more about the behind-the-scenes of your favorite past times.

Life Hack Robotics

Use paper plates, string, rubber bands, tiny batteries, and the power of engineering and robotics to solve everyday problems with relatable solutions.

Exploring Photoshynthesis

Did you know that plants create their own food through a process called photosynthesis? Watch this project in action and investigate nearby plants!

2023 STEM Fest Activities List
Senior Activities (grades 9-10): Extracting DNA from Strawberries

When we think about genetics and biology, we usually aren't thinking about a fruity summertime favorite. Learn what DNA is and how scientists study it by using common household objects to extract genetic material (DNA) from living organisms (strawberries).

Big Whale, Tiny Plankton

Whales are some of the biggest and most powerful sea creatures known to man, but they love snacking on some of the sea's tiniest delicacies! Examine the difference between these two creatures by studying whale bones, and teeth, and then use a microscope to look at and identify plankton.

BWSI Robotics and STEM

Robotic inventions can solve decades-old problems, but they can also be a ton of fun. Join us for this exciting robot-building session, solar-powered bug, and watch it dance in the sunlight!

Morse Code Bracelets

Trade secret messages with Morse code bracelets! Code and decode silly-phrases with your friends. and where them on your wrist for all to see (though few will be able to understand).

Build a Brain

Organs are intricately designed to perform hyper-specific functions within the body. Investigate some samples, then explore how they work by designing and building your own bone, brain, or heart using playdough and other nonconventional materials.

Candy or Medicine?

Calling all future pharmacists! Explore a potential career path, learn to use a pharmaceutical tray, and practice reading medication labels. Finally, use your newfound knowledge to compete in a game where you will differentiate between medication and candy!

Make Yourself Glow!

Light up your world with wearable LED devices! Add a little shine to your day by putting lights in your hair, on your clothes, and creating your own badge.

Put the 'A' in STEAM!

Come and help us put the "A" in STEAM! Using a needle and thread, stitch lines to make colorful curves, stars, and other beautiful shapes! Who knew math could be so pretty?

Taller and Stronger: Building Structures

Design and build a structure using everyday materials, your creativity, and your existing STEM skills. Push yourself to the limit by making the tallest and strongest structure that you can make before putting it to the ultimate test.

Water, Water, Everywhere!

Enjoy a hands-on demonstration of watershed, explore the different kinds of pollution that impact Charles River, and learn about the importantance of nature.

Viruses vs Antibodies

What do cornhole and circuits have to do with viruses and DNA? Try a circuit board puzzle that represents DNA by turning genes on/off. Then, watch as viruses and antibodies face off in an epic cornhole game. You can even design your own virus.

Did You Hear That?

There are millions of broadcasters transmitting sound through airways all around us. Listen to music, television, first responders, and more as you try your hand (and ears) at identifying local radio signals.

Budgeting 101

Money, money, money! Rent, groceries, and entertainment costs are all a part of life. Figure out your needs and your wants in this hands-on budgeting activity.

Ocean Experiments

Observe turbulence and density and their effects on the ocean with small-scale simulation experiments. Then, connect your findings with real-world topics like climate change, and learn what you can do to help the environment!

The Wonderful World of Silk

Explore the silkworm life cycle from egg, to worm, to cocoon, to fuzzy moth! Visit the boiling station to see how silk strands are extracted for textiles— then check out our screen printing and cocoon designing stations!

Meet your Robotic BFF

Real people are SO last season. Play "catch" with a robot, take turns driving it around, and learn the ins and outs of building an interactive robot. While you wait for your turn with robo-bestie, you'll have the chance to try out a surprise structural experiment.

Mechanism Mayhem!

Come meet the engineers whose mechanisms make the world-go-round, or, at least make our favorite products come to life on the shelves. Learn what it takes to design some of your favorite household items and build your own mechanism-filled dancing toy!

Internet Police

How do you stay safe online? Learn the essentials of cybersecurity by playing a game designing to help you protect yourself from cyber bullying and stolen passwords. Then, you'll get to put your observation skills to the test by finding the flaws in a phishing email scam.

2023 STEM Fest Activities List
Ambassador Activities (grades 11-12): BWSI Robotics and STEM

Robotic inventions can solve decades-old problems, but they can also be a ton of fun. Join us for this exciting robot-building session, solar-powered bug, and watch it dance in the sunlight!

Morse Code Bracelets

Trade secret messages with Morse code bracelets! Code and decode silly-phrases with your friends. and where them on your wrist for all to see (though few will be able to understand).

Build a Brain

Organs are intricately designed to perform hyper-specific functions within the body. Investigate some samples, then explore how they work by designing and building your own bone, brain, or heart using playdough and other nonconventional materials.

Candy or Medicine?

Calling all future pharmacists! Explore a potential career path, learn to use a pharmaceutical tray, and practice reading medication labels. Finally, use your newfound knowledge to compete in a game where you will differentiate between medication and candy!

Make Yourself Glow!

Light up your world with wearable LED devices! Add a little shine to your day by putting lights in your hair, on your clothes, and creating your own badge.

Put the 'A' in STEAM!

Come and help us put the "A" in STEAM! Using a needle and thread, stitch lines to make colorful curves, stars, and other beautiful shapes! Who knew math could be so pretty?

Taller and Stronger: Building Structures

Design and build a structure using everyday materials, your creativity, and your existing STEM skills. Push yourself to the limit by making the tallest and strongest structure that you can make before putting it to the ultimate test.

Viruses vs Antibodies

What do cornhole and circuits have to do with viruses and DNA? Try a circuit board puzzle that represents DNA by turning genes on/off. Then, watch as viruses and antibodies face off in an epic cornhole game. You can even design your own virus.

Did You Hear That?

There are millions of broadcasters transmitting sound through airways all around us. Listen to music, television, first responders, and more as you try your hand (and ears) at identifying local radio signals.

Budgeting 101

Money, money, money! Rent, groceries, and entertainment costs are all a part of life. Figure out your needs and your wants in this hands-on budgeting activity.

Ocean Experiments

Observe turbulence and density and their effects on the ocean with small-scale simulation experiments. Then, connect your findings with real-world topics like climate change, and learn what you can do to help the environment!

The Wonderful World of Silk

Explore the silkworm life cycle from egg, to worm, to cocoon, to fuzzy moth! Visit the boiling station to see how silk strands are extracted for textiles— then check out our screen printing and cocoon designing stations!

Meet your Robotic BFF

Real people are SO last season. Play "catch" with a robot, take turns driving it around, and learn the ins and outs of building an interactive robot. While you wait for your turn with robo-bestie, you'll have the chance to try out a surprise structural experiment.

Mechanism Mayhem!

Come meet the engineers whose mechanisms make the world-go-round, or, at least make our favorite products come to life on the shelves. Learn what it takes to design some of your favorite household items and build your own mechanism-filled dancing toy!

Internet Police

How do you stay safe online? Learn the essentials of cybersecurity by playing a game designing to help you protect yourself from cyber bullying and stolen passwords. Then, you'll get to put your observation skills to the test by finding the flaws in a phishing email scam.

2023 STEM Fest Activities List

REGISTER: GSEMA Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors

This is a drop-off event for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors.

Please note that bus transportation WILL be available and displays as an add-on service when you complete your registration. Please reach out to Customer Care if you have any questions.

View the photos and examples of the activities we had last year from 2022.