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STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) has emerged as a prominent educational approach that promotes interdisciplinary learning. Incorporating hands-on activities and authentic contexts within STEAM can support English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in acquiring both English language skills and scientific concepts in a more meaningful and engaging way. STEAM-based summer camps were implemented with 80 elementary school students. A thematic analysis of students’ worksheets, online learning records, and questionnaire responses yielded the following findings. First, learners demonstrated an understanding of scientific concepts and terminology, such as “freezing point depression caused by salt.” Second, activities such as creating salt art and making slush provided hands-on experiences that significantly enhanced learners’ engagement and motivation in acquiring English vocabulary and scientific knowledge. Based on the findings, recommendations were proposed for the effective design and implementation of STEAM-based summer camps.