| 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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Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan
Engineering & Technology Exploration Academies
Design and Manufacturing
Students will use solid modeling software to create three-dimensional geometry, designing and prototyping simple household products and a micro-machine. This track also includes demonstrations and hands-on workshops in Welding, Manufacturing Tooling & CNC, Mechanical Engineering, and Plastics technology. Registration Fee: $499
Contact: Adam Wetherell, Ferris State University, Conference & Professional Services, 410 Oak Street, Alumni 113, Big Rapids, MI 49307-2022.
E-mail: wetherea@ferris.edu
Web site: www.ferris.edu/summercamps
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan
Engineering & Technology Exploration Academies
Architecture and Construction
Students will use architectural CAD software to design a building. This track also offers demonstrations and hands-on applications in Surveying, Heavy Equipment, Construction, and Digital Imaging. Registration Fee: $499.
Contact: Adam Wetherell, Ferris State University, Conference & Professional Services, 410 Oak Street, Alumni 113, Big Rapids, MI 49307-2022.
E-mail: wetherea@ferris.edu
Web site: www.ferris.edu/summercamps
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan
Engineering & Technology Exploration Academies
Inventors Academy
Students will learn how a product is developed from an idea to reality. In this session students will go through the design process using 3-D computer aided design, prototype a part, become familiar with various production materials and methods, and testing products. This academy is for students age 12-14. Registration Fee: $349
Contact: Adam Wetherell, Ferris State University, Conference & Professional Services, 410 Oak Street, Alumni 113, Big Rapids, MI 49307-2022.
E-mail: wetherea@ferris.edu
Web site: www.ferris.edu/summercamps
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan
Engineering & Technology Exploration Academies
Energy Academy
An exciting opportunity to learn about energy. Social, environmental, and technical topics will be introduced. Students will explore electrical, solar, wind power, biofuels, and building energy systems through hands-on experiments. They will gain a greater understanding of today's energy issues and technologies while building confidence in project skills and applying scientific concepts to real challenges. The academy will be complemented by the experience of campus life and other fun activities. Registration Fee: $559
Contact: Adam Wetherell, Ferris State University, Conference & Professional Services, 410 Oak Street, Alumni 113, Big Rapids, MI 49307-2022.
E-mail: wetherea@ferris.edu
Web site: www.ferris.edu/summercamps
Grand Valley State University
Science Technology and Engineering Preview Summer Camp for Girls (STEPS)
STEPS Day Camp for girls is a one-week introduction to the world of science, technology and engineering. Campers must be Michigan residents and currently in the 6th grade ( between the ages of 11-13). STEPS is an opportunity for girls to learn more about what engineers do. Campers participate in activities that will give them hands-on experience with high-tech equipment and processes. Program activities include designing, manufacturing, and flying a radio-controlled airplane. Students will also explore science and engineering topics such as aerodynamics, electronics, pneumatics and team building. This program is co-sponsored by the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing and the Regional Math and Science Center at Grand Valley State University.
Contact: Margo Dill or Jessica Noble, Program Co-Directors, Regional Math and Science Center at Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401. Phone:(616) 331-6260.
Email: dillm@gvsu.edu, or noblej@gvsu.edu
Web site: http://www.gvsu.edu/steps
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: the University of Michigan, Northwestern University, Lake Forest College, Purdue University, Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve 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
Kettering University, Flint Michigan
AIM (Academically Interested Minds)
The AIM Program is a FREE five-week residential program for African American, Hispanic and Native American students who are presently in the 11th grade. AIM provides students with a real college life experience by preparing them to make a successful transition from high school to college. Monday-Thursday, students attend freshman level classes in Calculus, Chemistry w/lab, Computers w/lab, Economics, Management and Physics. On Fridays, students visit companies to talk with engineers and managers. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in English, math and science courses to quality.
Contact: Ricky D. Brown, Director of Pre-College Programs, Kettering University, 1700 University Avenue, Flint MI 48504; 810-762-9845 or toll-free 800-955-4464 ext. 9845
Email: rbrown@kettering.edu
Web site: http://www.kettering.edu/futurestudents/precollege
Kettering University
Lives Improve Through Engineering (LITE)
A two-week residential program for women who have completed the 11th grade. The program focuses on engineering and highlights the unique and important contributions engineers make when they design products like car seats, crash test dummies, and artificial limbs. Participants take classes and conduct labs in biomechanics, vehicle collision analysis and occupant protection, engineering for a sustainable society and biochemistry. Field trips showcase engineers at work. Participants are mentored by upperclass women students from Kettering.
Contact: Deborah Stewart, Director of Orientation and Special Programs, Kettering University, Flint, MI (810.762.9679)
Email: LITE@kettering.edu
Web site: www.kettering.edu/lite
Kettering University, GMI Engineering and Management Institute
21st Century Woman
Projects and hands-on lab work focusing on engineering, physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Tours of business and industries, field trips to science and technology museums, career panels with business and professional women.
Contact: Ms. Terry Lynn Love, Kettering University, GMI Engineering and Management Institute, Flint, MI 48504 (810-762-7493)
Email: tlove@kettering.edu
Lake Superior State University
Summer Robotics Camps
This residence program introduces gifted and talented young men in grades 8-12 to the fields of science and engineering to spark their interest in these career paths. Participants receive hands-on experiences utilizing state-of-the-art equipment including industrial robots and automation, computer-aided design, GPS, interactive physics animations, electronics and Web page development. Discussion and instruction sessions are led by university faculty and staff. Each student works on a project of his choice throughout the week that concludes in a demonstration to families and guests on the final day of camp. Activities during the day or evening may include skating, repelling, heading to the water park, the Soo Locks and other local sites of interest.
Contact: Cheri Skinner, Lake Superior State University, Department of Engineering and Technology, 650 W. Easterday Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 635-2207
Email: engineering@LSSU.EDU
Web site: http://www.lssu.edu/eng/camps/
Lake Superior State University
Women in Technology
This residence program introduces gifted and talented young women in grades 8-12 to the fields of science and engineering to spark their interest in these career paths. Participants receive hands-on experiences utilizing state-of-the-art equipment including industrial robots and automation, computer-aided design, GPS, interactive physics animations, electronics and Web page development. Discussion and instruction sessions are led by university faculty and staff. Each student works on a project of her choice throughout the week that concludes in a demonstration to families and guests on the final day of camp. Activities during the day or evening may include skating, repelling, heading to the water park, the Soo Locks and other local sites of interest.
Contact: Cheri Skinner, Lake Superior State University, Department of Engineering and Technology, 650 W. Easterday Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 635-2207
Email: engineering@LSSU.EDU
Web site: http://www.lssu.edu/eng/camps/
Lake Superior State University
Game Design
Learn the fundamentals of writing a computer game. Discover a variety of programming packages that aid in the design of computer games. Look at the process of game creation from initial idea to final concept. Learn about career opportunities in the gaming industry as well as more traditional computer-related jobs.
Contact: Julia Roque, Lake Superior State University Summer Camps, 650 W. Easterday Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 635-6673.
Email: edventures@LSSU.EDU
Web site: http://www.lssu.edu/edventures/
Michigan State University
Wireless Integrated MicroSystems (WIMS) for TEENS
This residential program places high demands and expectations on participating students. Plans are in place to take the existing WIMS curriculum to another level by exposing students to a hands-on wafer processing experience in the WIMS ERC teaching lab (cleanroom) at the WIMS Engineering Research Center. Newly developed WIMS curriculum will offer introductory chemistry, physics, and biology units.
Contact: Jamie Ramos, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824 (517-355-6616 ext. 7)
Email: ramosja@egr.msu.edu
Web site: http://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/programs
Michigan State University
Engineering Exploration: LEGO Robotics to Wireless Integrated MicroSystems
This program utilizes the Lego Robotics Invention System to provide in-depth exploration and research-based experimental learning in cutting-edge WIMS technologies. The newly developed short course is a collaboration between Michigan Technological University, the University of Michigan, and Michigan State University. This program is open to students who are currently in 4th to 6th grade with a math and science grade point average of B or above.
Contact: Drew Kim, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824 (517-355-6616 ext. 7)
Email: ramosja@egr.msu.edu
Web site: http://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/programs
Michigan State University
High School Engineering Institute
A six-day summer residential program designed to encourage students to consider engineering as a career option. Students are exposed to eight disciplines within the field of engineering so they may better understand the many career pathways that are available. Students do a variety of hands-on projects and activities throughout the week as well as visit an engineering company. Career exploration and social activities are also planned.
Contact: Engineering Undergraduate Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824 (517-355-6616)
Email: ramosja@egr.msu.edu
Web site: http://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/programs
Michigan Technological University
Explorations in Engineering
First week of July each year
A one-week workshop involving exploration of ten fields of engineering and applied technology through role model speakers, laboratory / field experiences, and a group engineering project. Other career, financial aid, admission information, competitions, and recreational activities will be provided during evening presentations.
Contact: Youth Programs at Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931 (906-487-2219)
Email: yp@mtu.edu
Web site: http://youthprograms.mtu.edu
Michigan Technological University
Women in Engineering Program
Late June each year
A one-week workshop involving exploration of ten fields of engineering and applied technology through role model speakers, laboratory / field experiences and a group project. Other career, financial aid, admissions information, and recreational activities will be provided during evening sessions.
Contact: Youth Programs at Michigan Tech University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931 (906-487-2219)
Email: yp@mtu.edu
Web site: http://youthprograms.mtu.edu/
Michigan Technological University
Summer Youth Program
The Summer Youth Program will introduce you to careers and allow you to develop new skills through laboratory, classroom, and field experiences. The program includes more than seventy one-week explorations, scheduled over a four-week period. An exploration is an intensive week-long look at a particular field or area of interest and is offered in seven different categories designed to introduce you to a world of opportunities. Explorations allow you to learn to use a computer, rappel, or perform diagnostic chemical tests. In other explorations you could paint a landscape, backpack through a scenic wilderness area, or cast molten metal. Each exploration is lead by a Michigan Tech faculty member, graduate student, or other specialist in that particular field. You will spend approximately 32 hours investigating your area of interest through classroom activities, hands-on laboratory exercises, field trips, and discussions with your instructors and other students. Enrollment is open until classes are full. Classes are limited to 20 or less students. Fee for day students is $375 and for residential students is $575 per week.
Contact: Youth Programs at Michigan Tech University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931 (906-487-2219)
Email: yp@mtu.edu
Web site: http://youthprograms.mtu.edu/
University of Detroit - Mercy
UNITE
The University of Detroit Mercy UNITE program is intended for students who want to prepare themselves for college. UNITE meets daily (approximately 8:30 am to 3:30 pm) and is designed to resemble a university freshman engineering curriculum. The goal is to introduce students to the subjects and skills necessary to succeed as an engineering student. Classes involve hands-on activities emphasizing teamwork. Students will take five classes daily Persuasive Speaking, Computer Applications, Trigonometry, Physics, and College Writing taught by University professors. Students can earn two college credits per course. Applicants who have less than a 2.25 GPA, any grade below a D or poor citizenship/conduct marks will not be considered for this program. Those students who do get considered will be invited to the interview phase. At that point, a personal essay and teacher letter of recommendation must be submitted.
Contact: Dan Maggio: (313) 993-1435
Email: maggiodd@udmercy.edu
University of Michigan WISE Program
Girls in Science and Engineering (GISE)
GISE@UM focuses on hands-on activities that are both fun and challenging. Campers elect a Focus Project in a particular subject area to attend each morning (e.g. chemistry, computer science, engineering, human genetics, physics, and robotics). We allow 15-17 girls in each Focus Project. Focus projects are planned and taught by University of Michigan faculty, staff and students. Afternoons are spent in a variety of hands-on science and engineering activities, including group collaborative competitions, touring dynamic UM labs and learning about science and engineering careers.
Contact: Cinda-Sue Davis, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (734-647-7012)
Email: csdavis@umich.edu
Web site: http://www.wise.umich.edu/
University of Michigan WISE Program
Web site: http://eng-sci.udmercy.edu/pre-college/unite/
Grace Hopper Project
The Grace Hopper Project is an exciting one week program designed for young women who will complete the 9th, 10th or 11th grade. Do things like a stapler, automatic hair braider, walking wind-up bug, or disco light wand intrigue you? Well, these all started out as computer aided designs (CAD). This one-week program will introduce you to the latest 3D CAD design software in the University of Michigan state-of-the-art computer laboratory. you will experience the process of design, assembly, and simulation by working with hands-on activities as an individual or as a member of a design team.
Contact: Cinda-Sue Davis, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (734-647-7012)
Email: csdavis@umich.edu
Web site: http://www.wise.umich.edu/
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor/Camp CAEN
A computer technology exploration camp at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering. Courses are two weeks long and encompass programming topics such as C and Java and web-based technologies such as Virtual Reality.
Contact: Mr. Craig Strickland, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (734-936-8039)
Email: campcaen@engin.umich.edu
Web site: http://campcaen.engin.umich.edu/
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