| 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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Chicago State University
Pre-Freshman Program in Engineering and Science
This is a career awareness program featuring academic courses in math and science, technical writing, and computer programming; hands-on engineering projects; industrial site visits; engineering seminars; study skills and time-management workshops; academic competitions; and motivational speakers. Culminating activity: Student Awards Program.
Contact: Ms. Terri Jones Young, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL 60628-1598 (773-995-2357)
Email: t-young@csu.edu
Chicago State University
Prematriculation Summer Institute
A freshman transition program featuring credit-bearing academic courses in math and science, technical writing, hands-on engineering projects, industrial site visits, engineering seminars, study skills, and time management workshops, academic competitions, and motivational speakers. Culminating activity: Student Awards Program.
Contact: Ms. Terri Jones Young, Chicago State University, Chicago, IL 60628-1598 (773-995-2357)
Email: t-young@csu.edu
Digital Media Academy
Computer Camps and Technology Courses
University of Chicago
Kids Jr. Adventures ages 6-8 & Adventures ages 9-12, Pre-Teens (11-14), and Teens (13-18) will experience digital media & art adventures by participating with hands-on learning environment in any of these camp courses. 3D Game Modding, Design, Development and Programming, Digital Art, and Web Design, Filmmaking, Robotics using Maya, Flash, Photoshop CS5, Python, C++, and Microsoft Visual Studio. NET. Our summer camps offer a more sophisticated learning environment than any other summer computer camp. Digital Media Academy is accredited by the prestigious Stanford University with all teen camp courses project-based and taught by award-winning industry experts. . All summer courses offered for day & overnighters camp located on prestigious university campuses both in U.S. & Canada. Also offered a multi-course Digital Media Academy Certification Programs.
Other Locations: Stanford University, Harvard University, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), Brown University, University of California at San Diego (UCSD), Drexel University, University of British Columbia, Swarthmore College, George Washington, and University of Chicago.
Contact: Call Toll Free (866) 656-3342
Email: info@digitalmediaacademy.org
Web: http://www.digitalmediaacademy.org/
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
TARGET
Program for sophomores and juniors in high school with demonstrated interest in science and engineering based careers. Full day experience combining a work assignment and electronics rocketry project design. Students are paid for their hours spent on the work assignment. Weekly stipend covers classroom hours.
Contact: Ms. Dianne M. Engram, Manager, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Batavia, IL 60510
(630-840-4633)
Email: engram@fnal.gov
iD Tech Camps
Summer Technology and Computer Camps
Love programming or gaming? Take hobbies further and gain a competitive edge! Create iPhone apps, programs with C++ and Java, video games, websites, movies, 3D models, robots, films, photos, and more. Accredited Continuing Education Units are available. Over 130,000 students ages 7-17 have enrolled in fun and challenging, weeklong, day and overnight programs held at 60 prestigious universities in 27 states. Small classes (max 8:1) are guaranteed, and taught by adult-only instructors for personalized curriculum with a small group to optimize learning and social experiences. Additional multi-week summer camp teen programs for ages 13-18 at select universities include: iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy (filmmaking and photography).
Locations: Northwestern University, Lake Forest College, the University of Michigan, Purdue University, Ohio State University and more.
Contact: Call Toll Free 1-888-709-TECH (8324) for details and specials. Save with code WD63.
Email: info@InternalDrive.com
Web site: www.internalDrive.com
iD Tech Camps
iD Gaming Academy - GAME ON!
Immerse in the dynamic world of video game development! Teens choose from one of four game design courses: Modeling and Animation with MayaÆ, Programming for Game Consoles, Level Design-UnrealÆ Engine 3 and FlashÆ Scripting for Web Games. Learn first-hand how industry professionals create premier commercial video games. Get ready for late-night gaming tournaments and tour a game studio. Locations include Stanford, Villanova, Emory, Lake Forest (Chicago) and UW (Seattle). Inquire about accredited Continuing Education units.
Contact: Call Toll Free 1-888-709-TECH (8324) for details and specials. Save with code WD63.
Email: info@InternalDrive.com
Web site: iD Gaming Academy
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Girls' Adventures in Mathematics, Engineering, and Science (G.A.M.E.S.)
G.A.M.E.S is an annual week long camp, designed to give academically talented high school aged girls an opportunity to explore exciting engineering and scientific fields through demonstrations, classroom presentations, hands-on activities, and contacts with women in these technical fields. GAMES 2011 is open to academically talented girls who will enter grades 9 through 12 in fall 2011. We present an advanced curriculum, use world-class instructional facilities, and provide an "away from home" experience at one of the best engineering schools. Enrollment in the program is limited to ensure the quality of the academic experience. GAMES has a selective admissions process, based on academic performance, a written essay and a teacher recommendation. Applications can be found on the GAMES website.
Contact: Women in Engineering, GAMES Camp, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 206 Engineering Hall, MC-272, 1308 W. Green St., Urbana, IL 61801 (217-244-3517)
Email: wie@illinois.edu
Web site: http://engineering.illinois.edu/gamescamp
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Discover Engineering
Discover Engineering is a camp for students who are interested in science, engineering, and mathematics. Campers work on several projects that will incorporate different aspects of engineering. Who can apply: Students who will be in the 10th grade in Fall 2010.
Deadline for application: April 15
Contact: Mary Weaver, World Wide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) at 800-843-5410 or 217-333-4454
Email: wyse@uiuc.edu
Web site: http://www.engineering.illinois.edu/wyse/eyo
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Exploring your Options
Exploring Your Options provides students who are interested in math, science, and engineering an opportunity to visit and participate in
hands-on activities in each of the twelve departments of the College of Engineering.
Who can apply: Students who will be in the 11th or 12th grade in Fall 2010.
Deadline for application: April 15
Contact: Mary Weaver, World Wide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) at 800-843-5410 or 217-333-4454
Email: wyse@uiuc.edu
Web site: http:/www.engineering.illinois.edu/wyse
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Illinois Aerospace Institute
This one-week program for high school students offers classroom and hands-on experience in the areas of propulsion systems, theory of flight, aerodynamics, principles of aircraft, and spacecraft design.
Who can apply: Students who will be in high school in Fall 2010.
Deadline for application: April 15
Contact: Diane Jeffers (217-244-8048)
Email: dejeffer@illinois.edu
Web site: http://www.ae.illinois.edu/iai
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
GEMS - Girls Engaged in Mathematics and Science program of the National Center for Supercomputing
GEMS is a free, non-residential one-week camp focuses on computers in biology, chemistry, astronomy, and or environmental sciences.
Contact:GEMS Program
Email: education@ncsa.illinois.edu
Web site: http://gems.ncsa.illinois.edu
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