Inspired by Science

06/19/2026

Last day of Artesia Camp ‘26! Finished our crystal light boxes, raced mini dragsters, made critter bots, and did some STEM demonstrations with camper volunteers. So much fun! We are so grateful to all who were involved in this camp!

06/18/2026

More Snap Circuit UFO slow motion!

06/18/2026

By Misty Cryer Inspired by Science hosted its reputable STEM Summer Camp at Southeast New Mexico Community College (SENMC) earlier this month. The day camp is for kids aged seven to 12. The excitement of the camp can be shared with the campers’ families for two nights during camp week, making for ...

06/18/2026

Snap Circuit UFO!
Artesia Camp ‘26!

06/18/2026

Having fun at Artesia Camp '26! Catapults, making crystal light boxes, index card towers, domino chain reactions, and Snap Circuits were all part of the fun today. More fun to come tomorrow! We had great help from Devon Energy and Central Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.. We are very thankful to PY Foundation and Written in Red for funding the camp! Also, many thanks to Artesia Public Schools for providing the facility!

06/11/2026

Thank you, SIMCO, for being our biggest supporter! Your sponsorship throughout the years has allowed us to grow and offer so many opportunities to the youth in our community. We appreciate you so much!

06/11/2026

Inspired by Science Camp '26 was a huge success!! There are no words to thank all the sponsors, supporters, volunteer team members, community volunteers, exhibitors, parents, and kids for the amazing time we all had last week! We saw real growth in our campers during their time with us, and we were so sad when camp ended. But there's always next year!!
Thank you so much to the best volunteer team in the world for your time and commitment to our youth!
Thank you to the following sponsors and supporters for making camp possible:
SIMCO, Devon Energy, Xcel Energy, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Southeast New Mexico College, Carlsbad Community Foundation, Inc., Edgewater Federal Solutions, Permian Resources, Bar FD Ice & Cattle, BCO Wealth Management, Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558, Carlsbad Environmental Monitoring & Research Center, Carlsbad Heights Lions Club, CEHMM, CNB Bank - Carlsbad, New Mexico, Eddy Lodge No 21, J & J Welding Services, New Mexico Children's Foundation, Carlsbad Downtown Lions Club, Faith Hope and Love Foundation, Financial Security Credit Union, Intrepid, National Cave and Karst Research Institute, Q Station, Robby and Judy Walterscheid, Kevin and Emily Wirth

06/09/2026

06/07/2026

About 100 kids ranging from seven to 12 years old made Borax crystals and did other fun and challenging experiments.

06/05/2026

OH, WHAT A NIGHT! Inspired by Science Camp's STEM Night was a huge success! Our young scientists and their families came out to see science-related exhibits from some amazing local businesses and organizations! There was family, food, fun and prizes! Thanks to all for participating and supporting Inspired by Science Camp!