Kids, Science & Summer: Inspired by Science Summer Camp Registration Opens May 1

In this episode of Community Forum on KCCC 930 AM, host Hattie sits down with Deena Annaporta of Inspired by Science to talk about the organization’s most anticipated event of the year — their annual summer STEM camp — and why families from as far away as Texas make the trip.Deena shares a peek at what’s planned for this year’s camp, including roller coasters, chemistry, physics, and electricity, though she’s keeping a few surprises under wraps. She also explains how platinum sponsors Simco, Devon Energy, ExxonMobil, and XL Energy Foundation make it possible to keep the full four-day camp at just $65 — a price the organization has held for several years running. Hattie adds her own perspective as a camp parent, recalling her son’s solar baking project, his first camp nickname, and the friendship that outlasted the week. The conversation also makes a case for STEM-hesitant parents: Inspired by Science’s Family Lab Partner Workshops are designed so that any adult — parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle — can show up without experience, because Deena and her volunteer team are there to help every step of the way.Camp at a Glance:* Dates: June 1–4, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. daily* Ages: 7–12 (by age, not grade)* Cost: $65* Location: SENMC – Community Education Area (left side of the main building from the parking lot)* Evening Events:* June 2 – Family Night at the National Cave and Karst Research Institute (hands-on activities)* June 4 – Family STEM Night at SENMC (prize drawings, giveaways, educational booths)* Registration Opens: May 1 at inspiredbyscience.orgPlatinum sponsors making accessible STEM education possible: Simco, Devon Energy, ExxonMobil, and XL Energy Foundation. Additional sponsors listed at inspiredbyscience.org.Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through the Eddy County Dispatch (kccc930am.substack.com) or our website (www.kccc930am.com).The Eddy County Dispatch, presented by KCCC 930 AM is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Already a subscriber? A one-time donation goes just as far. Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe