STEM Camp Activity Day Color-Coded Tees: One Design, Five Colors

STEM camps that run color-coded activity days solve two problems with one apparel decision: headcount and group identification. Counselors spot Monday-blue campers in the parking lot, Tuesday-green campers at the lunch tables, Wednesday-orange campers on the field trip bus. The campers themselves collect the full set by Friday and walk away with five tees that read together as a week-long activity series. Below is how the system works and how to set it up.

How the color-coded day system works

One camp design (chest logo + back graphic) gets printed onto five different tee base colors. Each camper receives or buys the full week kit at registration or in-shop.

Day	Tee color	Print color	Theme
Monday	Royal blue	White	Welcome day
Tuesday	Lime green	Navy	Outdoor activity day
Wednesday	Orange	Navy	Field trip day
Thursday	Hot pink	White	Build-day or maker-day
Friday	Yellow	Navy	Showcase and final day

Why this works for STEM camps

• Headcount visibility: counselor can see at a glance how many of "her color" are present
• Photo days have built-in color theme: parents see clear group photos
• Field trip safety: bright colors visible at zoos, museums, parks
• Camper collection motivation: kids want all 5 by Friday
• Recruitment for next year: kids keep wearing the colored tees throughout the school year

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Pricing the 5-day kit

Two pricing models that work:

• Bundled into tuition: 5 cotton tees at $19.88 base = $99.40 cost per camper, build it into the camp price (an extra $125 in tuition covers tees plus margin)
• Optional kit add-on: parents add the "5-tee Activity Day Kit" at registration for $125-$150

Most STEM camps fold it into tuition because the activity-day system depends on every camper having every tee.

How to design the back-graphic for a color set

The design has to look right across 5 tee base colors. Three rules:

• Use a print color that contrasts cleanly on all 5 base colors (white usually works, navy works on light bases)
• Avoid color-specific graphics (do not put a yellow sun on the yellow tee)
• Test the design on each base color before approving the run

Activity day variants for different camp types

Camp type	Day-1 theme	Day-5 theme
Robotics	Build day	Robot battle finale
Coding	Hello World	Demo day
Engineering	Blueprint day	Bridge competition
Science	Experiment day	Discovery day
General STEM	Welcome	Showcase

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the camp have to commit to all 5 tee colors upfront?

No. The colors can be chosen and ordered per session as needed. Some camps stock 4 base colors plus Friday in a special color.

Can each color tee have a slightly different print?

Yes. The same chest logo can pair with day-specific back graphics. Five different prints across five colors is fine.

How does the camp handle late registrations?

No-minimum ordering means a late registrant can order the full 5-tee kit and have it within a week. No worry about running out.

Is the per-piece price the same across colors?

Yes. All cotton tee colors price at the same $19.88 VIP base.