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.
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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: UNC-Chapel Hill, the University of Virginia, the College of William & Mary, Emory University, Washington University in St. Louis and more.
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Johnston Community College
Science & Engineering Summer Camps
The Johnston Community College Science & Engineering Summer Camps are two one week camps designed to introduce and expose high school students to a variety of science and engineering concepts/principles. The camp will also provide participants with a clear understanding of how science and engineering converge to create designs that are beneficial to society. Through “contextual learning” exercises participants will: conduct experiments; learn scientific and engineering principles; build working models; practice and learn the importance of teamwork.
Contact: Nahel Awadallah (919-209-2059) or Don Warren (919-209-2221), Director of Programs, Arts & Sciences and Academic Enrichment Johnston Community College, 245 College Road
Smithfield, NC 27577.
Email: d_warren@johnstoncc.edu
North Carolina State University
Engineering is Elementary!
Are you ready to take off this summer? The NC State College of Engineering will be offering a week-long summer day camp for elementary school students (rising 3rd through rising 5th). The camp will take place on the NC State Campus and will be led by elementary school teachers in partnership with engineering faculty from NC State. During the camp, students will be introduced to aspects of the fascinating world of engineering through application-based investigations like exploring chemical engineering through making lip balm and bubbles and testing consumer products, electrical/mechanical engineering by creating their own flashlights and competing in a "Junkyard Wars" type competition, civil engineering by designing kinetic sculptures and spaghetti bridges, general engineering by building things for competition like a double egg drop container, a cantilevered beam with balloons and straws, sailboats, and a device to "save Sponge Bob" from a river of hot lava.
Contact: Murray Wickwire, Coordinator of Engineering Summer Programs, North Carolina State University, College of Engineering, Raleigh, NC 27695-7904 (919-515-3263)
Email: engrsummerprograms@ncsu.edu
Web site: http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms/index.php
North Carolina State University
Middle School Engineering Camp: Prime Time Engineering (rising 6th, 7th, and 8th)
The NC State College of Engineering will be offering two week-long summer day camps for middle school students (rising 6th through rising 9th). The camp will take place on the NC State campus and will be led by middle school teachers in partnership with engineering faculty from NC State. During the camp, students will be introduced to aspects of the fascinating world of engineering through application-based investigations. Previous year s students investigated chemical engineering through making lip balm and bubbles and testing consumer products, electrical/mechanical engineering by creating their own flashlights and competing in a "Junkyard Wars" type competition, civil engineering by designing kinetic sculptures and spaghetti bridges, general engineering by bulding things for competition like a double egg drop container, a cantilevered beam with balloons and straws, sailboats, and a device to "save Sponge Bob" from a river of hot lava. Last year's curriculum was based on inspirations from TV's Survivor and CSI series.
Contact: Murray Wickwire, Coordinator of Engineering Summer Programs, North Carolina State University, College of Engineering, Raleigh, NC 27695-7904 (919-515-3263)
Email: engrsummerprograms@ncsu.edu
Web site: http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms/index.php
North Carolina State University/Craven Community College, Havelock Campus
Middle School Engineering Camp: Discover Engineering (rising 7th through 9th)
Craven Community College, Havelock Campus will be offering a week-long summer day camp for middle school students (rising 7th through rising 9th). The camp will be led by middle school teachers in partnership with NC State faculty and students.
Contact: Susan Price, NCSU 2+2 Engineering @ LCC, Middle School Summer Program, PO Box 188, 231 Highway 58 South, Kinston, NC 28502 (252-520-9597)
Email: wbfortne@ncsu.edu
Web site: http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/k12outreach/CravenCounty.html
North Carolina State University/Rocky Mount Gateway Technology Center
Middle School Engineering Camp: Discover Engineering
Rocky Mount will be offering a week-long summer day camp for middle school students (rising 7th through rising 9th). The camp will take place at Gateway Technology Center (in front of NC Wesleyan College) and will be led by middle school teachers in partnership with NC State faculty and students.
Contact: Marilynn Anselmi, Middle School Summer Program, Gateway Technology Center, 3400 N. Wesleyan Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC 27804 (252-446-2585)
Email: marilynn_anselmi@ncsu.edu
Web site: http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/k12outreach/CravenCounty.html
North Carolina State University, College of Engineering
Engineering Summer Programs
Each summer, the College of Engineering at NC State University offers rising high school freshman juniors to seniors the opportunity to experience engineering, science, and technology at NC State. Each of the workshops held during the summer are weeklong residential programs where students can experience engineering and learn what college and NC State University are like. Below is a summary of the programs to be offered in 2010. Check the web site to view program descriptions and find one that sparks your interest! Aerospace Engineering Workshop, Autonomous Robotics Workshop, Biological Engineering Workshop, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Workshop, Civil Engineering Workshop, Computer Science Workshop, Summer Textile Exploration Program (includes Textile Engineering), Wolfpack Motorsports Workshop, Young Investigators Summer Program in Nuclear Technology, Autonomous Robotics, Materials Science Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering workshop
Contact: Murray Wickwire, Coordinator of Engineering Summer Programs, North Carolina State University, College of Engineering, Raleigh, NC 27695-7904 (919-515-3263)
Email: engrsummerprograms@ncsu.edu
Web site: http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms/index.php
Autonomous Robotic Vehicles
UNC Charlotte – Camps on Campus
June 13 – June 17
For rising grades 9-10+
Get hands-on experience with real robots! Learn how to use software to program your team’s robot to accomplish multiple tasks that increase in difficulty throughout the week. Activities include everything from simple controls to how to interface sensors. You will use LabVIEW to program and control the same robots that are used in the Undergraduate “Introduction to Robotics” course in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Contact: 704-687-8900 or ceregistration@uncc.edu
Website: SummerCamps.uncc.edu
Aspire! Motorsports Engineering
UNC Charlotte – Camps on Campus
June 20 – June 24
For rising grades 11 & 12.
If you have an interest in Motorsports, Science and Engineering, then this Aspire! program is designed for you. In Charlotte, the racing capital of the world, you’ll get an introduction to Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineering by doing in-depth work on a race car project in the UNC Charlotte motorsports center (a.k.a. The Alan Kulwicky Race Shop); you’ll study micro-electronics fabrication in a clean room; and research race-track structures. The Thursday activities will include a field trip to a race-track and/or race team. Friday is for wrapping up projects followed up with a presentation and award program.
Contact: 704-687-8900 or ceregistration@uncc.edu
Website: SummerCamps.uncc.edu/camps/aspire
Robotics
UNC Charlotte – Camps on Campus
June 27 – July 1
For rising grades 6-8
Sure, you may have played with LEGOR bricks before. You may have even played with the LEGOR MindstormR kit before. But did you ever consider building several robots that worked together on a common task? In this camp you will learn about the science and engineering of robots, then design and build robots that can do more than you ever imagined! This is a fully hands-on week of learning and fun.
Contact: 704-687-8900 or ceregistration@uncc.edu
Website: SummerCamps.uncc.edu
Aspire! Engineering Design + Advanced Autonomous Robotic Vehicles
UNC Charlotte – Camps on Campus
August 1- August 5
For rising grades 11 & 12.
Morning: Use software to program your team’s robot to accomplish multiple tasks that increase in difficulty throughout the week. Activities include everything from simple controls to how to interface sensors. You will use LabVIEW to program and control the same robots that are used in the Undergraduate “Introduction to Robotics” course in the Electrical and Computer Engineering program.
Afternoon: In the afternoons you will explore Mechanical Engineering and Computer-Aided Design, using 3-D software tools to draw and then manufacture your next great invention.
Contact: 704-687-8900 or ceregistration@uncc.edu
Website: SummerCamps.uncc.edu/camps/aspire
Wake Technical Community College
Applied Technologies Exploration Camp - Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology will focus on each of the four major disciplines of engineering: mechanical, manufacturing, electronic, and civil engineering. Rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders will work with engineering faculty on selected projects related to the civil, architectural, mechanical, and electronics engineering fields. Past projects include wooden bridge design, construction, and load testing, catapult building, house design using SketchUp, and digital electronic circuit simulation, construction, and testing.
Contact: Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh NC (919-866-5351)
Email: atec@waketech.edu
Web site: http://summercamps.waketech.edu/
Wake Technical Community College
Applied Technologies Exploration Camp - Robotics and Electronics
Rising 9th and 10th graders will work with engineering faculty on selected projects related to robotics and electronics engineering. Past robotics projects have included using the LEGO Mindstorm system to build maze runners and combat competition robots. Past electronics projects include soldering, testing, and calibrating an electronic circuit.
Contact: Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh NC (919-866-5351)
Email: atec@waketech.edu
Web site: http://summercamps.waketech.edu/
Wake Technical Community College
Applied Technologies Exploration Camp - Level Design
Rising 9th and 10th graders will use the UNREAL Development Kit (UDK) to design and create 3-dimensional game levels. The UDK provides the platform and tools needed to develop cutting-edge 3D projects.
Contact: Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh NC (919-866-5351)
Email: atec@waketech.edu
Web site: http://summercamps.waketech.edu/
Wake Technical Community College
Applied Technologies Exploration Camp - Game Design Using GameMaker
Rising 9th and 10th graders will learn to design and create digital games
using GameMaker. Using drag-and-drop software, students will create games with 2D animation, backgrounds, music, graphics, and sound effects! Students can download GameMaker for creating games.
Contact: Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh NC (919-866-5351)
Email: atec@waketech.edu
Web site: http://summercamps.waketech.edu/
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