What do parents need to know about the "A" in STEAM? A STEAM summer camp provides children with the chance to explore new concepts, problem-solve, build on academic ideas, and more. If STEAM summer camps are the next activities on your child's off-school season agenda, take a look at the top "A" questions parents have answered.  What Is the "A" In STEAM? You've heard of STEM summer learning camps. How are these science, technology, engineering, and math programs different from STEAM camps?