Are you a learner in Upper Primary, Junior Secondary, or Senior Secondary with a passion for science, innovation, or technology? The CEMASTEA STEM Bootcamp 2025 is not just another holiday activity — it’s a life-changing experience designed to ignite curiosity, fuel innovation, and build 21st-century skills that go beyond the classroom.
Organized by the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA), this national bootcamp is tailored for young learners looking to explore practical, hands-on science and technology in a fun, engaging, and impactful way.
🔍 What Students Will Learn at the STEM Bootcamp
At its core, the bootcamp focuses on experiential learning — learning by doing. Here’s a breakdown of the skills and knowledge participants will walk away with:
- Robotics and Automation
Students will be introduced to the exciting world of robotics, where they’ll build simple robots using motors, sensors, and controllers. They’ll learn how robots function and how they’re applied in industries like healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing.
🔧 Why It Matters: Robotics helps students develop logical thinking, engineering skills, and prepares them for careers in automation and AI.
- Basic Coding and Programming
Learners will explore block-based coding platforms like Scratch and progress into more complex environments like Python depending on their level. They’ll build apps, games, and automate tasks using basic code logic.
💻 Why It Matters: Coding boosts problem-solving skills, fosters creativity, and is an essential skill in today’s digital economy.
- Electronics and Circuitry
Students will work with basic electronic kits to understand circuits, resistors, LEDs, sensors, and microcontrollers like Arduino. They will learn how to assemble and troubleshoot simple electronic systems.
🔋 Why It Matters: Understanding electronics is crucial for innovation in energy, communication, and technology fields.
- Design Thinking and Innovation Challenges
Participants will engage in structured innovation tasks using design thinking methodology — empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. This trains them to think like engineers and innovators.
🧠 Why It Matters: Design thinking enhances critical thinking, encourages teamwork, and builds entrepreneurial mindsets.
- STEM Project Exhibitions and Pitching
Students will work in teams to create and present their final STEM projects to a panel of educators and invited professionals. They’ll receive feedback, mentorship, and possibly even rewards or recognition.
🗣️ Why It Matters: Public presentation builds communication, confidence, and helps students see the real-world application of their learning.
🏫 Why Choose CEMASTEA?
CEMASTEA has long been the national and continental leader in science and math education. Its bootcamps are known for:
✅ Well-trained facilitators and STEM educators
✅ Access to modern lab equipment and tools
✅ A structured, curriculum-linked learning approach
✅ Safe, inclusive, and gender-balanced training environments
✅ Strong networks with global STEM bodies
🌍 CEMASTEA doesn’t just teach science; it builds future-ready African innovators and leaders.
📅 Event Details
Target Group: Upper Primary (Grades 6–8), Junior Secondary (Grades 9–10), and Senior Secondary (Grades 11–12)
Venue: CEMASTEA Headquarters, Karen, Nairobi
Fee: KSh 15,000 per participant (covers meals, materials, mentorship, certificate)
📲 How to Register
✅ Visit: https://www.cemastea.ac.ke
📞 Call: 0715 579 817 / 0722 413 971 for inquiries and guidance
💬 Final Thoughts
If you’re a parent, guardian, or teacher — this is the kind of program that transforms curious learners into confident thinkers. For students, CEMASTEA STEM Bootcamp 2025 is your chance to learn, build, and shine.
