Our Beliefs
At our core, we know that there are many skills necessary to thrive in this world that simply cannot be formally assessed. In the era of high-stakes testing, things like music and art, engineering and design, project based learning, and large scale problem solving are disappearing from our schools at an alarming rate. We aim to bring these things back while developing new and innovative ways to teach students valuable skills, all while providing a home for students to explore new interests and talents without the stress of a test looming over their heads.
Learning should be fun. Learning should be unique to the student. Learning should be collaborative and with others that also want to learn and share and help. These are our Core Values at Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead, and why we are doing what we are doing.
We provide transportation on a first come first serve basis from:
Rayma C Page Elementary*
Edison Park Elementary
Villas Elementary
Orangewood
Tanglewood Elementary
Heights Elementary*
Allen Park Elementary
Cape Elementary
*Confirmed for 2021-22
Summer Camps Information & Registration
Mini Camp Information & Registration
It’s easy to associate Full STEAM Ahead with teaching some of the coolest tech and arts lessons in town. Frankly, that’s not an association we mind! However, our programs are built on more than simply teaching kids cool stuff that they may or may not need one day. Full STEAM Ahead is built upon a culture of grit, pride in one’s work, creativity, and risk-taking. Our unique camps and classes all embody this mindset through the use of our very own “Maker Traits”
The Maker Traits
Perseverance
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead students learn and practice perseverance daily by engaging in challenging activities and learning new skills that will help them become smarter, stronger academically, and more well-rounded individuals. Instructors at Full STEAM Ahead have high expectations for all students, and understand that with the right supports and the right passion, all students can learn.
Fearless Problem Solving
There is no problem too big that it can’t be solved. At Full STEAM Ahead, we emphasize that problem solving is a process. Sometimes it is easy and sometimes it is not. Sometimes we solve problems right away, sometimes it takes days, weeks, months, or even years. However, there are no problems too big to be solved. Fearless problem solvers approach every problem with this attitude and don’t back down from challenges. They are not afraid of too much work, but are realistic about limitations due to budget, time, and current abilities.
Idea Generation
Ideas are what makes the world go round. To keep the world moving forward, however, we need to be able to generate new ideas. Coming up with great ideas is hard! If it was easy, everybody would be a famous inventor or engineer. However, like other skills we can practice, learn, and get better at it. Just because we came up with an idea doesn’t mean it’s a great one, and most ideas need to be adjusted many times in order to become great. There’s nothing wrong with trying out any type of idea because we rarely know how it will work out until we’ve tried it.
Self-guided learning
We teach students to be responsible for their own learning. Essential to learning is figuring out how to teach oneself, and Full STEAM Ahead students learn to evaluate their own deficits and search out knowledge to make them a more capable person. We live in a time when information is accessible to anyone who knows where to look. Our students learn and practice the essential skills of identifying, locating, and acquiring this information.
Business Review
"My boys LOVE Full STEAM Ahead!!! They participate in after school twice a week and then go for Summer Camp. They enjoy it so much often it’s hard getting them to want to leave. I highly recommend this to any parent looking for a place to have your children go not only to learn, but have fun doing it. Another perk for me is that they provide a safe environment for screen time which is a huge plus for me."
-Cristina, North Naples
"My son had a great time at Drone camp this summer! Great job Full STEAM Ahead, I have a future pilot in the making!"
-Leah, Fort Myers
"I loved this place! My son ,Jackson, called it the “smart camp” and can’t wait to return. Really cool activities, super nice staff & facilities were safe, clean, nice, new. Definitely returning with both kids!" -Caroline, Fort Myers
"I cannot say enough about this program! My son just finished the Minecraft camp today and he LOVED every minute! You have GOT to come over to the Cape!! Thank you!!"
-Norah, Cape Coral
"Our son has been going to the camps here since 2015. He has spent 8 full weeks at two different locations. He loves going, and learns different things each time! It is a fantastic program!"
-Monica, Naples Park
"Full STEAM Ahead is a great, fun and interesting way to spend the summer! Learn new skills and build cool stuff."
-Katherine, Naples
"My daughter LOVES this place!!! We have been going here for a semester now and my daughter loves to come to classes for homeschool! Ms. Baker (her teacher) is so kind and wonderful with the kiddos. She is always in an upbeat mood and genuinely happy to see Kylie and all of her students. Thank you so much for sparking her interest and challenging her with fantastic classes! Our family really appreciates your dedication to wonderful STEM programs!"
-Heather, Naples
