What it is
STEM activities can include rockets, simple engineering challenges, experiments, nature science, and creative problem-solving.
At a recent STEM Day at West Virginia University, Pack 60 scouts explored drone programming, robotics, and hands-on design and building activities.
When it usually happens
STEM activities can fit into pack meetings, den meetings, summer activities, or special events.
Why scouts enjoy it
Scouts enjoy building, testing, launching, measuring, and learning by trying.
What families should know
Activities should be age-appropriate, hands-on, and supervised.