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Start a STEM Camp in Des Moines, IA

Running start a stem camp in Des Moines, IA is mostly a logistics problem. The curriculum is the part that takes a year to write, and it is the part you do not have to.

Ages K-8 · For program operators · Iowa · Midwest

Start a STEM Camp — Ellis Abel Learns STEM summer camp materials used in Des Moines, IA
Start a STEM Camp — Ellis Abel Learns STEM summer camp materials used in Des Moines, IA

What the week actually is

Starting a camp is mostly logistics: enrolment, ratios, insurance, materials and a plan for the week. The curriculum is the part that takes a year to write and the part you can licence in an afternoon, which is why most new operators start here.

Day by day

  1. Site setup, staffing ratios and materials
  2. Day-one build and the first failure point
  3. Mid-week diagnosis session
  4. Rebuild and assessment capture
  5. Showcase, parent summary and data export

Des Moines, IA — what applies locally

  • The Des Moines–West Des Moines, IA metro area has about 758,539 residents, ranking 82nd in the country.
  • Metro area: Des Moines–West Des Moines, IA
  • State: Iowa · Region: Midwest

Questions we get from Des Moines, IA

What do I still have to do myself?
Venue, insurance, staffing, enrolment and local marketing. The licence covers the programme and the parent-facing materials.
Is there a territory restriction?
Exclusivity is available by market.
How many children do I need to break even?
That depends on your venue cost, and the licence includes a model you can put your own numbers into.

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Start a STEM Camp elsewhere in Iowa

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