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SEEDS 3SC: Sports Scholars of Southern California

The camp offers a unique blend of sports science, data analytics, and engineering challenges, culminating in a stadium design project and a field trip to the California Science Center.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels 💰 $699–$3,995 total
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About this camp

SEEDS 3SC: Sports Scholars of Southern California is an immersive STEM experience for middle school students. Participants delve into the science of athletic performance, exploring physics and human biology concepts such as force, velocity, biomechanics, torque, reaction time, and injury prevention through hands-on labs and performance tests. Students also analyze data, statistics, and probability in sports to understand how mathematics influences coaching strategies. The program includes a unique engineering challenge where students design and prototype a stadium or arena, applying geometry, physics, and engineering principles. A career panel featuring STEM professionals provides insights into various pathways, and the camp concludes with a field trip to the California Science Center to explore exhibits related to sports science and innovation.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves hands-on labs, collaborative engineering challenges, and interactive sessions exploring the science and math behind sports.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for middle school students entering grades 5-8 who are curious about the intersection of STEM and sports and enjoy hands-on problem-solving.

What you'll learn

Physics of athletic performance Human biology in sports Biomechanics Sports analytics Data analysis in sports Stadium design and engineering Career pathways in STEM

Location

University of Southern California

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