Bear Grips Pro ShopsSTEM Camp T-Shirt Guide: Fabric, Fit, and Design Choices
- Cotton crew is the default STEM camp t-shirt fabric.
- Youth and adult fits cover ages 5-18.
- Two-color and three-color prints look the cleanest.
- Same per-piece price for 1 shirt or 200.
The STEM camp t-shirt is the single most-printed STEM camp apparel item. Every camp orders them, every camper wants one. Below is the full t-shirt guide: which fabric to pick for which camp type, which fits cover which age range, and the design rules that hold up across robotics, coding, engineering, and general STEM camps.
Fabric pick by camp type
| Camp type | Tee pick | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Robotics camp (indoor) | Cotton crew ($19.88) | Long classroom sessions, no sweat concern |
| Coding camp (indoor) | Cotton crew or premium triblend | Sit-heavy program, soft hand wins |
| Engineering camp (mixed) | Cotton crew + spare performance tee | Indoor design plus outdoor build |
| Science camp (mixed) | Cotton crew + bright color | Field trips and outdoor experiments |
| Outdoor STEM / nature camp | Performance wicking ($23.86) | Hot summer days, full outdoor program |
| Maker / hands-on camp | Cotton crew (darker color) | Hides paint, slime, soldering marks |
Fit options for STEM camp
- Youth Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee ($19.88): YXS through YXL, the standard youth-camp tee
- Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee (adult unisex) ($19.88): S-3XL, for teen and older campers and parents
- Womens Favorite Tee ($19.88): womens cut, for mom and counselor purchases
- Premium CVC Jersey Tee ($24.88): premium feel for older campers and counselors
Most STEM camps stock the youth fit as the standard camper tee and the adult unisex for older campers, counselors, and family.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Print design rules for STEM camp tees
- Camp logo on the chest, year on the back or sleeve
- Two-color or three-color prints look the cleanest, full color is fine
- Avoid super-fine line detail on small youth sizes (XS) that pixelates
- Bright tee colors photograph well in groups (orange, lime, royal, kelly)
- Camper name optional on back, included at no extra cost
Color choices for STEM camp tees
| Tee color | Print color | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Royal blue | White or yellow | Engineering, robotics, general STEM |
| Black | Neon green or white | Coding, hacker-camp, robotics |
| Athletic gold | Black or navy | Science, summer outdoor STEM |
| Heather gray | Navy or red | General STEM, neutral |
| Lime or safety green | Black | Outdoor camps (visible) |
| Orange | White or navy | Field trips, group visibility |
What we do not make
- Lab coats and safety glasses (technical equipment)
- Hardhats or safety vests (PPE)
- Hi-vis ANSI-rated safety apparel (specialty PPE supplier)
What we do make: every other piece of camp-branded apparel including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, joggers, shorts, polos.
Build Your STEM Camp T-Shirt Lineup
Cotton, performance, youth, adult, womens cut. Camp logo on every piece, no minimum, no inventory.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Can each camper have her own name on her tee?
Yes. Each tee is printed individually so each camper can have her own name added.
What is the youngest size you offer?
Youth XS, which fits roughly ages 4-6.
How fast do tees ship?
About one week US delivery from order placement.
Can the camp logo be different colors on different tee bases?
Yes. Same logo file can be printed in different ink colors on different base tees.
