The Dallas Wings of Innovation STEM Camp returned for Arlington ISD students this summer. The two-day camp – led by STEM It Up Sports in partnership with the Dallas Wings – focuses on expanding opportunities for girls in science, technology, engineering, and math. Students learn about STEM concepts through a mix of athletic training, coding workshops, and engineering challenges.
“When girls are introduced to STEM early, they begin to see themselves not just as users of technology, but as the innovators, engineers, coders, and leaders who will shape the future,” said CEO and founder of STEM It Up Sports, Dr. Tonjia Grimble. “Programs like Wings of Innovation provide the confidence, exposure, and hands-on experiences that transform curiosity into possibility and potential into purpose.”
Students also had the opportunity to participate in a Court of Dreams basketball clinic, where Dallas Wings trainers helped connect athletic performance to biomechanics. The clinic helped students understand how physics, force, and motion impact every move on the court.
Throughout the two days, students got to learn in a robotics coding workshop, a coding obstacle course, tech art programming, and a drone clinic where students piloted through search and rescue missions.
They had the opportunity to hear directly from female experts working in the field at the lunchtime STEM panels.
“I think it’s going to help with our future because it gives us motivation to do whatever we need to do to be successful in life,” said Martin High School freshman, Khloi Sloan. “It’s really cool. You get to meet new people, you can have new experiences, and you get to learn how to use computers and electronics.”
Members of the Dallas Wings Flight Crew joined the camp to cheer campers on and create a supportive environment where students felt confident to try new skills. Crew members said the experience was just as impactful for them. Seeing these students light up with excitement helped to remind them why this mission matters.
“This is girl power,” said Dallas Wings Flight Crew member Mariah Martin. “I’m truly thankful that they want Flight Crew here, and that we get to showcase what we do and cheer them on when they get to explore.”
As the camp wrapped up, the girls left energized and ready to take on even more STEM challenges across Arlington ISD!