| The following camp directory lists some of the summer camps for K-12 students in engineering throughout the United States and Canada that are and were previously offered. The directory lists camps that have been hosted by Universities and research centers in the past. Please note that all camps may not be offered every year and that new camps and programs are currently being added. Old or unsuccessful programs are always being eliminated or modified. A substantial number of programs specifically target minorities, women, and other groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences. The programs offered change frequently, and this database is not comprehensive. This is only meant to be a guide to aid your search for engineering education preparation tools. Many of the programs offer scholarships and may have application deadlines as early as January. If you are interested in a program, please email, call or write the organization listed for an application and the most current information available.
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Arizona State University
Computer Science and Engineering Program
Focus will be on computer science and computer systems engineering. Student will learn basic programming and a selection of technologies that will broaden their knowledge of the fields of computer science and engineering. In addition, students will program and build a Sumo-Bot Robot. The program will end with a robotic competition.
Target Group: Students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade
Application Fee: $25 (non refundable) + Tuition: $240; scholarships available
Camp Type: Non-residentiaL students must be picked up and dropped off daily, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Contact: Arizona State University, Center for Outreach and Recruitment,
Summer Institute 2004, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, P.O. Box 878106,
Tempe, AZ 85287-8106 (tel: 480-965-4665) (fax:480-965-8394)
Email: engineering@asu.edu
Web site: http://www.fulton.asu.edu/fulton/departments/cor/summer/summerinstitute.php
Arizona State University
Computer Gaming Camp
Students will work with faculty and staff who have game industry experience to create prototypes for computer games using the latest software, hardware, and development tools. The program provides the optimal balance between creativity and application, evaluation and analysis, and instruction-based learning and hands-on practice. By the completion of the program, the students will have developed a game concept, identified the target audience, and created a working prototype.
Target Group: Students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade.
Application Fee: $25 (non-refundable) + Tuition: $1,500; scholarships may be available
Camp Type: Non-residential: students must be picked up and dropped off daily, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Contact: Arizona State University, Center for Outreach and Recruitment,
Summer Institute 2004, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, P.O. Box 878106,
Tempe, AZ 85287-8106 (tel: 480-965-4665) (fax:480-965-8394)
Email: engineering@asu.edu
Web site: http://www.fulton.asu.edu/fulton/departments/cor/summer/summerinstitute.php
Arizona State University
MESA National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)
Camps focuses specifically on civil engineering and transportation issues.
Target Group: STI I - Underrepresented minority students entering grades 10-12; STI II - Applicants must have attended a previous STI I program and be entering the 12th grade.
Camp Type: Residential: room and board, classroom materials and supplies will be provided.
Application Fee: $25 - No Tuition
Pending Funding by Federal Highway Administration
Contact: Arizona State University, Center for Outreach and Recruitment,
Summer Institute 2004, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, P.O. Box 878106,
Tempe, AZ 85287-8106 (tel: 480-965-4665) (fax:480-965-8394)
Email: engineering@asu.edu
Web site: http://www.asu.edu/
Arizona State University
WISE-UP (choices for women in engineering and construction)
Students will work in teams to complete and present a week long engineering project.
Target Group: Girls entering grades 10 - 12 (40 participants)
Application Fee: $25 - Tuition: $175
Camp Type: Residential: room and board, classroom materials and supplies will be provided.
Pending Funding by Intel
Contact: Arizona State University, Center for Outreach and Recruitment,
Summer Institute 2004, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, P.O. Box 878106,
Tempe, AZ 85287-8106 (tel: 480-965-4665) (fax:480-965-8394)
Email: engineering@asu.edu
Web site: http://www.asu.edu/
Arizona State University
WISE (Women in Applied Science and Engineering) TEAMS
Students will explore the many fields of engineering and construction through hands-on activities, games, short lectures, and laboratory visits.
Target Group: Girls ---Level I grades 6-7, Level II grades 8-9 (40 participants)
Application Fee: $25 - Tuition: $50
Camp Type: Three-day commuter camp (8:30am - 3:30pm)
Pending Funding by Intel
Contact: Arizona State University, Center for Outreach and Recruitment,
Summer Institute 2004, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, P.O. Box 878106,
Tempe, AZ 85287-8106 (tel: 480-965-4665) (fax:480-965-8394)
Email: engineering@asu.edu
Web site: http://www.asu.edu/
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
ROLLER COASTER DESIGN
Ever wondered how roller coasters were designed? In this class you will learn how to build your own roller coaster and learn the physics and engineering of it from an ASU engineering professor. There is even a possibility of visiting an active roller coaster here in the valley for a behind-the-scenes tour and ride. Sign up now! It's the most popular ASU Collegiate Scholar Summer Enrichment and fills up fast.
Contact: Mark D. Duplissis, Ed.D., Executive Director: High School Relations, Arizona State University, PO Box 876705, Tempe, Arizona 85287-6705, (480-965-2621)
Email: Mark.Duplissis@asu.edu
Web site: http://promise.asu.edu/csp
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
WISE (Women in Science /Engineering) Symposium @ POLY
High school female students interested in the worlds of science and engineering get a glimpse into these fields by interacting with professors at this one day event. Hear their professors' stories about their career paths and learn valuable leadership techniques. You will also interact with college students in the field. The purpose of this event is to make high school females comfortable about exploring and going into these important educational directions.
Contact: Mark D. Duplissis, Ed.D., Executive Director: High School Relations, Arizona State University, PO Box 876705, Tempe, Arizona 85287-6705, (480-965-2621)
Email: Mark.Duplissis@asu.edu
Web site: http://promise.asu.edu/csp
Northern Arizona University
STEP UP Summer Engineering Camp
STEP UP Engineering Camp is a one-week residential summer camp dedicated to introducing young women in high school to engineering. Campers are immersed in a variety of hands-on engineering activities with other young women from across the country. Campers learn from NAU engineering faculty, students and professional engineers from a range of engineering and science disciplines. The week culminates in a showcase of innovative team designs that tackle the week long design challenge. We welcome all young women who will be entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grades in fall 2008 (must be a U.S. citizen) and have an interest in math, science or engineering. We especially encourage young women from minority populations and those would be the first in their families to go to college. Camp Cost: $200 fee. This fee includes room, board, and activities. Scholarships are available. Applications are due by May 9th, 2008.
Contact: Fonda D. Swimmer, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011 (928-523-2110)
Email: Fonda.Swimmer@nau.edu
Web site: http://www.nau.edu/stepup
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Mountain Campus
Engineering Camp for Young Men
The Engineering Camp for Young Men at Northern Arizona University (NAU) offers a week of exploration in engineering while living on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus. Students from throughout the nation will learn about the engineering design process through exciting activities and teamwork. Campers have the chance to visit with professional engineers from a variety of disciplines and conduct engineering projects first-hand. The camp will also feature adventure and hiking in the Flagstaff area. We welcome all young men who will be entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grades in fall 2008 (must be a U.S. citizen) and have an interest in math, science or engineering. We especially encourage young men from minority populations and those would be the first in their families to go to college. Camp Cost: $150. This fee includes room, board, and activities. Scholarships are available. Applications are due by May 9th, 2008.
Contact: Fonda D. Swimmer or Danielle Varnes, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011 (928-523-2110 or 928-523-8163)
Email: Fonda.Swimmer@nau.edu or Danielle.Varnes@nau.edu
Web site: http://www.nau.edu/mep
University of Arizona
Astronomy Camps-Teens
Offers a unique opportunity to use research telescopes (40-61 inch apertures) at the Mount Lemmon Observatory and learn first-hand about astronomy, physics, mathematics, and engineering. Includes daytime lectures on modern astronomical topics and space art, field trips, group research projects. Advanced Camp emphasizes group research with modern astronomical instruments. Career opportunities modeled. No prior knowledge of astronomy necessary.
Contact: Dr. Donald McCarthy, Astronomer, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0065 (520-621-4079)
Email: dmccarthy@as.arizona.edu
Web site: http://www.astronomycamp.org/
University of Arizona
Summer Engineering Academy (SEA)
During the summer of 2008, the College of Engineering at the University of Arizona (UA) will offer a Summer Engineering Academy (SEA) to attract qualified high school students to consider engineering as a career option. The fundamental idea behind the SEA program is to show prospective engineers exactly how an idea becomes reality. In this program, student teams will design aerodynamic cars and devices under the theme of Technology in Service of Society, make models that will be tested in a specially built wind tunnel. Students will be trained to use SolidWorks™, Powder Injection 3-D Printing and for Computer Aided Design (CAD) and rapid prototyping (RP), respectively. Classroom lectures will cover topics ranging from Fundamentals of Aerodynamics to Materials used in Engineering. Prizes will be awarded to best over all designs. The SEA program has won numerous grants and awards.
Contact: Cecilia Gaxiola, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0065 (520-621-4018)
Email: gaxiola@engr.arizona.edu
Web site: http://www.engr.arizona.edu/sea
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