Week 1: June 12-15

Week 2: June 19-22

STEPS Camper by plane
STEPS Camp group photograph
STEPS Campers with their planes

Thank you to all of our sponsors for a wonderful STEPS season!!


Welcome to STEPS at Grand Valley State University!

Science Technology & Engineering Preview Summer (STEPS) Camp is a day-camp preview of science, engineering and technology for rising 7th grade students.  The theme of airplane flight is utilized to integrate technical classes and recreational activities, all the while encouraging social development and personal growth.  The students, in teams of roughly twelve, each manufacture and assemble a radio controlled airplane with the assistance of teachers, counselors, and volunteers.  By the end of the week, the students fly their airplanes at a sanctioned fly field, with the help of certified pilots.  Throughout the week, they learn theory of flight, utilize manufacturing equipment and tools, and ultimately learn a lot more about their own personal capabilities and potential.

Camper flying a plane with a pilot
Retrieving a plane after flight
STEPS 2020 Participants

STEPS YouTube Video

Contact Us

Sara Maas (Director)

Shape Corporation Innovation Design Center

227 Winter Ave. NW

Grand Rapids, MI  49504

(616) 331-6025

Ryan Aldridge (Lead Technician)

Shape Corporation Innovation Design Center

227 Winter Ave. NW

Grand Rapids, MI  49504

(616) 331-6025

Shelby Harrison (STEPS Administration)

101 Eberhard Center 

301 Fulton Street West

Grand Rapids, MI  49504

(616) 331-6025



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