| 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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Smith College
Summer Science and Engineering Program
June 29 - July 26, 2008
This program is for high school girls entering grades 9, 10, 11 or 12. Since 1990 nearly 1400 girls representing 44 U.S. states and 50 foreign countries have participated - more than 50% have been awarded financial aid and 40% are students of color. After the program, girls report that they return to high school better prepared to tackle tough science courses, and better informed about what to expect in college. Participants in the program are taught by Smith faculty, live in a college house alongside Smith undergraduate interns, and have access to all campus facilities. The 2008 program offers a variety of research courses in architecture, astronomy, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, genetics, women's health, and writing. Selection is very competitive and is based upon academic record, a teacher recommendation and a written essay. Students are strongly encouraged to apply by the early application deadline of March 1.
Contact: Gail E. Scordilis, Ph.D., Director of Educational Outreach,
Clark Hall, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063, Tel (413-585-3060)
Email: edoutreach@smith.edu
Web site: http://www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep
Boston University, Physics Department
The Boston University Research Internship in Science & Engineering Program
The Research Internship in Science & Engineering provides academically motivated rising high school seniors with the opportunity to conduct university-level research in state-of-the-art laboratories, alongside some of the sharpest scientific minds in the country.
Contact: Ms. Jinara Reyes, Boston University Summer Term, High School Program- Research Internship Program, 755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 105, Boston, MA 02215 (617-353-1378)
Email: reyes@physics.bu.edu
Web site: http://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/research-internship/
Harvard University Summer School
Secondary School Students Program
Courses for undergraduate credit in anthropology (including archaeology); astronomy; biochemistry; biology; chemistry; computer science; engineering science; history of science; college algebra; graphs; functions and mathematical modeling; precalculus; calculus, linear algebra and differential equations; psychology; quantitative reasoning; physics and laboratory electronics; sociology; and statistics are offered.
Contact: Harvard University Summer School, Cambridge, MA 02138 (617-495-3192)
iD Tech Camps
Summer Technology and Computer Camps
Experience North America's most reputable and distinguished summer technology program. Over 100,000 kids and teens worldwide have learned to create 2D and 3D video games, websites with Flash®, digital movies, C++ and Java programs, iPhone® and Facebook® apps, robots, 3D models and animations with products experts use in their professions. These weeklong, day and residential summer camps are located at 60 prestigious universities in the U.S. and Canada. Additional multi-week summer camp teen programs for ages 13-18 at select universities include: iD Gaming Academy, iD Visual Arts Academy and iD Programming Academy.
Locations: Harvard University, MIT, Merrimack College, Smith College, Bentley University, Brown 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 Programming Academy - CODE FOR THE REAL WORLD!
Code for the real world at this summer programming camp! Ages 13-18 learn from top instructors and interact with industry professionals and/or NASA researchers in this 2-week immersive programming academy. Teens choose from one of three courses: iPhoneฎ App Development, Facebookฎ App Development or C++ Programming & Rocket Science. Located at the prestigious universities of Stanford and MIT. Bridge the gap between writing code in the lab and watching functions come to life in the real world. Inquire about accredited Continuing Education Units.
Contact: Call Toll Free 1-888-709-TECH (8324) for details and specials. Save with code WD63.
Web site: www.iDProgrammingAcademy.com
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Minority Introduction to Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Science
Features courses in calculus, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, Entrepreneurship, writing and design. Includes lectures, field trips, and cultural and fun trips.
Contact: Mr. Karl W. Reid, Director, MITE2s Program, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 (617-253-3298)
Web site: http://web.mit.edu/mites/www/
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Women's Technology Program
Four-week residential program for high school girls features courses in electrical engineering and computer science, or mechanical engineering.
Contact: Cynthia Skier, Director, WTP, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 (617-253-5580)
Web site: http://wtp.mit.edu/
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
DESIGNCAMP
UMass Lowell's DESIGNCAMP is a summer science and engineering enrichment program that offers a wide range of project-based workshops for students in grades 5-11. If you like to invent things, do experiments, build things, and figure out how things work, then this is the place for you! At DESIGNCAMP, you get to think of your own ideas and build them. All of our programs engage kids in interesting and challenging projects. If you come to camp, you could learn how to design a security system for you bedroom, build a hot air balloon, program a search-and-rescue robot, build a PVC pipe submarine, or design your own stereo speakers--and those are only a few of the cool projects we do at DESIGNCAMP!
Contact: Deborah Finch, Assistant Director, K-12 Educational Outreach, UMASS Lowell College of Engineering, Lowell, MA (978-934-4690)
Email: deborah_finch@uml.edu
Web site: http://www.designcamp.org/
Wentworth Institute of Technology
STEM Discovery Program for high school students
A motivational and fun three-week course of study that will: Inspire student interest in STEM disciplines; Introduce students to some of the fields of engineering technology; Provide students with some tools and knowledge for academic success and inform students of the professional opportunities within STEM fields. Course content is at the introductory-college level, and is a sampling of what is normally taught to a Wentworth freshman student. Courses include: Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Engineering Technology. $1000 per student includes all classroom, study, laboratory materials, and lunch. Please note that this is a non-residential program; neither on-campus housing nor daily transportation can be provided.
Contact: Wentworth Institute of Technology, 550 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 (617-989-4225)
Email: stem@wit.edu
Web site: http://www.wit.edu/STEM
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Frontiers
Frontiers is an on-campus research and learning experience that challenges you to explore the outer limits of knowledge in science, mathematics and engineering. Now in its 25th year of operation, it has been enthusiastically received by its participants.
Contact: Office of Admission, Bartlett Center, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280. (508)831-5286
Email: frontiers@wpi.edu
Web site: http://www.wpi.edu/+frontiers/
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Strive
Strive is a hands-on exploration of engineering, math and science for African American, Latino and American Indian high school students. You will be able to learn more about potential careers in these areas by engaging in labs facilitated by a dedicated team of WPI faculty and students.
Strive isn't all work! The evenings are filled with opportunities for you to have fun with your fellow participants, who come from all over the country. We think you'll find the Strive program to be a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience
Contact: Strive Program, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280. (508)831-5796 - tel
Email: strive@wpi.edu
Web site: http://www.wpi.edu/+strive/
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Camp Reach
Camp Reach is an award-winning summer residential program for girls in Massachusetts who have completed the 6th grade and who are interested in learning more about careers in engineering and technology. The two-week program includes hands-on workshops, a design project for a community organization, field trips, recreational activities, and follow-up programs during the academic year.
Contact: Shelley Errington Nicholson, Director, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280. Phone: 508-831-5819
Email: shell@wpi.edu
Web site: http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/Women/Girls/Reach/
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WUNDERS (Women, Understanding New Dimensions in Engineering Related Sciences)
WUNDERS is a hands-on exploration of engineering, math and science for young women. You will be able to learn more about potential careers in these areas by engaging in labs facilitated by a dedicated team of WPI faculty and students. Although labs change every year to accommodate repeat participants, in the past they have included comparing the quality of water from various sources and testing different techniques for making it potable, building a robot that responds to sound, and learning about the process of making artificial skin.
Contact: Shelley Errington Nicholson, Director, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280. Phone: 508-831-5819
Email: shell@wpi.edu
Web site: http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/Women/Girls/WUNDERS/
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