Series synopsis
Vegas PBS STEAM Camp is an American drama television series that premiered on August 7, 2020.
The Vegas PBS STEAM Camp, designed for children ages 6-8, will bring the fun and discovery associated with summer camp directly into kids’ homes. A phenomenon-based question will drive each episode’s exploration and the program will utilize community experts, interactive at-home STEAM challenges, and literacy extensions to support inquiry-based learning and conceptual understanding.
Premise
The Vegas PBS STEAM Camp, designed for children ages 6-8, will bring the fun and discovery associated with summer camp directly into kids’ homes. A phenomenon-based question will drive each episode’s exploration and the program will utilize community experts, interactive at-home STEAM challenges, and literacy extensions to support inquiry-based learning and conceptual understanding.
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | August 6, 2020 | August 21, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 3 | July 9, 2021 | July 23, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 4 | June 6, 2022 | June 9, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Waves and Bridges Explore how PBS KIDS programs travel to your television through waves with the help of Vegas PBS broadcast engineers. Then, the Nevada Department of Transportation explains how the second longest bridge in Nevada is being built. Investigate each topic further through interactive at-home STEAM challenges and book talks with librarians from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. |
August 7, 2020 |
| 2 |
Water Filtration and Water Slides Explore how the Clark County Water Reclamation District cleans the water that goes down your drains. Then we go to Cowabunga Bay to learn more about the science and engineering behind water slides. Investigate each topic further through interactive at-home STEAM challenges and book talks with librarians from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. |
August 14, 2020 |
| 3 |
Weather and Dams Explore how National Weather Service meteorologists predict and measure the weather to keep you safe, then visit Hoover Dam to learn why dams were built along the Lower Colorado River. Investigate each topic further through interactive at-home STEAM challenges and book talks with librarians from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. |
August 21, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Thunderbird Jets and Allegiant Stadium Explore how the F-16 Fighting Falcon jet flies so fast with the help of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird team. Then, engineers from McCarthy Building Companies and Kimley-Horn explain the math involved in building Allegiant Stadium. Investigate each topic further through interactive at-home STEAM challenges and book talks with librarians from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. |
July 9, 2021 |
| 2 |
Desert Animal Adaptations and Robotics Explore how animals have adapted to the harsh Mojave Desert climate with help from the Springs Preserve. Then Dr. Louis Rubbo from FIRST Nevada and members of the Pahrump Robotics team, Awkward Silence, explain what a robot is. Investigate each topic further through interactive at-home STEAM challenges and book talks with librarians from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. |
July 16, 2021 |
| 3 |
Solar Electricity and Pitch Explore how energy from the sun is collected in solar panels and travels to homes and businesses with help from NV Energy. Then Christopher Vivas from the Las Vegas Philharmonic explains the concept of pitch and how instruments make music. Investigate each topic further through interactive at-home STEAM challenges and book talks with librarians from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. |
July 23, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Science of Hockey Visit City National Arena with crew from the Vegas Golden Knights to explore the science behind hockey equipment. Then, learn how the ice in a hockey rink is made and get an up-close look at how a Zamboni works. Investigate each topic further through interactive at-home STEAM challenges and book talks with librarians from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. |
June 6, 2022 |
| 2 |
Dinosaur Fossils and Rocks Dinosaur Fossils and Rocks |
June 7, 2022 |
| 3 |
Recycling and Landfills Explore how recycling is sorted in a recycling center with the help of Republic Services. Then, visit the Apex Landfill to learn how trash is processed. Investigate each topic further through interactive at-home STEAM challenges and book talks with librarians from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. |
June 8, 2022 |
Production
Release
| First aired | August 7, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | June 9, 2022 |
| Status | continue |