On-Site STEM+ Camps
Roanoke Higher Education Center
The CLS STEM+ lab on the 8th floor of the Roanoke Higher Education Center will be busy this summer!
Commonwealth Learning Systems is offering a series of week-long camps that combine physical activity with IT adventure.
- Monday – Friday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- June 7 – August 6
CLS STEM+ Lab and the Roanoke Higher Education Center follow COVID-19 protocols. Learn More

Gamification
Design, build and play games in the STEM+ Lab. Build your own to share with others and learn fundamentals of Scratch, block coding, microcontrollers, and Minecraft. Level: Beginner Ages: 8+
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Virtual Reality
Introduction to virtual worlds through Mozilla Hubs. Learn the skills to build your own virtual world and avatars to share with others. At the end of camp, explore virtual reality technologies such Oculus and Hololens at the CLS STEM+ Lab. Ages: 13+
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Programming with Micro:bits
Use Micro:bits to learn about electronic circuits, sensors, and actuators to invent your own contraptions. Level: Beginner to Medium Ages: 10+
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Smart Tech – IoT
Everything is connected in the Internet of Things (IoT). See how these connections work with hands-on activities using Raspberry Pi. Ages: 10+
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Emerging Technologies
When does Science Fiction become Science Fact? 70% of future jobs do not yet exist. Learn about emerging technologies and the skills needed for jobs of the future. Ages:13+
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Instructors:
Amanda Janis Murphy
Rowena Enatsky
Instructors:
Amanda Janis Murphy
Sam Williams
Rowena Enatsky
Holly Gillcash
Instructors:
Amanda Janis Murphy
Rowena Enatsky
Instructors:
Dr. Denis Gracanin
Amanda Janis Murphy
Sam Williams
Instructors:
Amanda Janis Murphy
Dean McIntyre