Iowa 4-H Navy STEM Camp trip

12 youth and 2 staff from Navy Region Center Singapore traveled off to enjoy a one-week 4-H STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathmatics) Camp in Iowa at the state 4-H Campsite and at Iowa State University in reward of the great job they did when they competed in a previous video competition.  Our youth enjoyed time on campus learning the DaVinCi computer system which allows groups to design and test gliders in a simulated situation before a real build.  Once a idea was finalized, a 3-D printer created all of the glider parts, which were then constructed and flown by our youth.  Our youth also enjoyed outdoor activities including canoeing, hikes to interesting bridges, archery, rock climbing, group games, fireside s'more's, new friends and some local American food!

Allison went as one of the youth, and I went as one of the staff.  Twenty-seven hours of travel time was well worth it for the experiences!