STEM Activities

Many of the activities and awards offered across Scouting focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) topics:

• COSMIC STEM Awards are Capitol Area Council’s STEM recognition program. COSMIC offers age-appropriate, hands-on STEM experiences for youth across Scouting programs. Every participant begins with COSMIC First Steps, then may earn topic patches in any order with a COSMIC Counselor. Visit the COSMIC pages for awards and requirements, Counselor and Mentor information, and reporting and purchasing instructions.
• The advanced COSMIC Pin is planned, with requirements and availability coming soon. Please see the COSMIC awards page for updates.
• You do not have to pursue a COSMIC award to explore STEM-related topics. Many of the adventures you will earn in Cub Scouts (elementary school) include basic STEM concepts. The Scouts BSA (middle and high school) merit badge program offers dozens of topics ranging from Astronomy to Environmental Science to Space Exploration and more.

Our council offers some annual events with a STEM-focused program:

STEMboree (for all Scouts and Scouting families)

This is a one day event with several short STEM learning opportunities for Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA Scouts. There is also a midway of activities and displays just for fun and for all ages. Visit the STEMboree page for current activities and any COSMIC award opportunities.

STEM Adventure Weekend (for Scouts BSA)

This weekend STEM event introduces Scouts BSA youth to STEM skills such as Robotics, Welding, Engineering, Automotive Maintenance, and more. Visit the STEM Adventure Weekend page for current activities and any COSMIC award opportunities.

TechLab (for Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA)

Our premiere STEAM (the “A” stands for Art) camp provides engaging, exciting, and hands-on activities. You can learn more at this page on our website.

Conservation Awards Weekend (for Scouts BSA)

The Conservation Awards Weekend provides Scouts BSA youth a path toward earning Scouting’s highest conservation award, offering all qualifying merit badges, Leave No Trace classes, and conservation project opportunities. You can learn more information by visiting our Awards Weekend page, located at this page.