Alabama STEM Education
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Alabama STEM Education, a Bessemer nonprofit founded in 2014, runs a STEM summer camp from June through August aimed at underrepresented and underserved middle and high school students, built around STEM instruction and exposure trips. It has served more than 500 low-income families at about $350 per month. The organization also runs a 10-week Saturday program, Raise the Bar, covering coding, aeronautics, robotics and biotechnology, and partners with UAB, Auburn, Lawson State, Miles College and the University of Montevallo.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Alabama STEM Education directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Matthew KingMy nephew really enjoyed the Alabama STEM Education Program. It gave him hands-on science experience and exposed him to exciting things like fingerprints, dissecting a sheep brain, and learning what makes airplanes fly. It’s a great program that makes STEM fun, engaging, and memorable.
★★★★★K.L. ClarkMy sons have been apart of the this program for a several years. My oldest son is currently a sophomore mechanical engineer major at Alabama A&M; his foundation started here. The program is truly a gem for the youth of Alabama who are interested in STEM and/or need assistance with finding their passion within education. The staff is amazingly knowledgeable in their respective subject areas and very personable.
★★★★★Kisha HGreat program for kids !! My daughter really enjoyed it ! Lots of hands on activities !!!
★Sheka WI wish I could give a negative star! My child attended the Bessemer Camp this summer, and I can say that I have never been more upset by a camp! The first week of camp the children were introduced to a rapper, and my 8 year old son, along with a few others, watched one of his vulgar videos at camp. I expressed my concern to Mrs. Graham and she stated he donated popsicles to the kids on Fridays. I was provided with a schedule of field trips for the summer that was altered NUMEROUS times without ANY communication to the parents. I've gone to pick up my child on the day no trip was scheduled to find out they were gone somewhere. They were scheduled to attend a movie at the McCalla theatre, but they took them to the $1 theatre in Hoover instead with no notice. They did not have adequate transportation to their trips and canceled many of them. I even found out after the fact that my child was placed in a personal vehicle to attend a field trip. After expressing concern to Mrs. Graham, I received a generic response that the decision was made by her assistant and they have insured vehicles (which, once again, my child was NOT in). The last week of the camp they closed two days early! I don't know why or the cause, because the message was relayed to my by my 8 year old child the day before the last day. I paid $700 for an educational Stem camp and received an unorganized, unprofessionally ran daycare. As a parent and educator, I STRONGLY advise you to seek something better for your child!!
★★★★Quitta WilliamsMy children have attended the Summer STEM camp. I understand that things have gotten better and better over the years. They had a great experience this summer (2018). Now they are in the Raise the Bar program which is partnered with Auburn, Alabama, UAB, and Alabama state university. They love it. I wish this program well and continued growth.