| 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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NEW JERSEY
College Gifted Programs
Summer Institute for the Gifted at Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA
College professors teach challenging courses in number theory, problem solving, critical thinking, algebra, PSAT math, geometry, precalculus / trigonometry, biology, chemistry, space technology, robotics, veterinary medicine, archaeology, anatomy and physiology, physics, humanities, ethics, and arts. Includes a complete recreational pro gram and many cultural opportunities. (See also College Gifted Programs at Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH; Drew University, Madison, NJ; Vassar College, Pouhkeepsie, NY; George School, Newton, PA; Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA)
Contact: Dr. Philip W. Zipse, College Gifted Programs, Parsippany, NJ 07054-1803 (973-334-6991)
Email: info@cgp-sig.com
Web site: http://www.cgp-sig.com
Douglass College of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
Douglass Science Career Exploration Day
This program is for 11th & 12th grade women who are interested in exploring careers in or relating to math, science or engineering. Participants meet and talk with women role models who have excelled in these fields and learn about their educational experiences, career-related activities and research projects.
Contact: Beth Bors, Program Assistant, Douglass College of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8558 (732-932-9197 ext 11)
Email: dougproj@rci.rutgers.edu
Web site: http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~dougproj/
Douglass College of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
Douglass Science Institute (DSI)
The Douglass Science Institute is a four-year summer residential program for young women entering 9th grade who want to explore a variety of areas including biology, chemistry, computers, environmental and marine sciences, engineering, physics, and mathematics.
Contact: Beth Bors, Program Assistant, Douglass College of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8558 (732-932-9197 ext 10)
Email: dougproj@rci.rutgers.edu
Web site: http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~dougproj/
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: Princeton University, Seton Hall University, Villanova University, NYU, Columbia, Fordham University, Vassar College 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
Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, NJ
Architecture & Engineering Academy (Grades 9-10)
Discover the guiding principles of Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. Students will have the unique opportunity of working with MCCC faculty who are experienced design professionals in our state of the art college labs and classrooms. Learn the principles of sustainable and passive solar architecture design. Use analysis and rendering software to optimize bridge designs. Design timing circuits using resistors and capacitors. These one week long, academically advanced classes are offered M-F during the weeks of July 11-15 and July 18-22. Visit our website for full course descriptions and other summer Accelerated Study courses for grades 7-10th.
Contact: Rose Fiorello (609-570-3267)
E-Mail: campcollege@mccc.edu
Web site: www.mccc.edu/campcollege
Monmouth University
Middle School and High School COMPUTER CAMPS
Building on previous years' great success, Monmouth University's Computer Camp will now include sessions for both high school AND middle school students! Both camps allow students to tailor the program to their interests. These interactive programs will include computer animation, video game technology, Web page design, and much more. Our computer camp is taught by Monmouth University professors. Students will create an online portfolio of their work upon completion of the program.
Contact: Shauna Schubiger, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ (732-571-7501)
Email: sschubig@monmouth.edu
Web site: http://www.monmouth.edu/jumpstart
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Summer Programs
July 6 - August 5, 2010, Monday through Thursday, 9:00AM to 3:30PM
The Center for Pre-College Programs offers a series of summer prgrams for academically talented students from post-fourth to post-eleventh grades. The programs are designed to encourage students to pursue and successfully complete education in science, mathematics, engineering and technological fields.
Contact: Ana Cortina or Tammy Knight, New Jersey Institute of Technology (973-596-3550)
E-mail: cortina@adm.njit.edu
Web site: www.njit.edu/precollege.
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Center for Pre-College Programs
FEMME Program
The Women in Engineering and Technology Initiative-FEMME Program is a five-week program designed to provide post-fourth through post-eighth grade girls with opportunities to enhance their mathematics, science and technological academic achievement, develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and promote self-esteem and self-confidence. The program's goal is to encourage girls to choose careers in scientific and technological fields in which women are traditionally underrepresented. FEMME provides an intensive five-week summer component for six groups of female students and includes classroom discussions, computer activities, laboratory experiments, projects, and field trips. Engineering themes include: Environmental--4th grade, Aeronautical--5th grade, Mechanical--6th grade, Chemical--7th grade, Biomedical--8th grade.
Contact: Ana Cortina or Tammy Knight, New Jersey Institute of Technology, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102 (973-596-3550)
Email: cortina@adm.njit.edu
Web site: www.njit.edu/precollege
New Jersey Institute of Technology
UNITE
The UNITE program at NJIT is coordinated in conjunction with the FEMME8 and FEMME Academy programs, challenging rising ninth and tenth grade females to improve their math and science backgrounds, while encouraging them to pursue STEM careers, with an ultimate goal of increasing the number of women in these fields. Two groups of 25 students each will participate in this part-commuter, part residential program that extends learning outside the classroom, helping shape the minds of tomorrow's female innovators.
Contact: Suzanne Berliner - Heyman: (973) 642-4795
E-mail: berliners@adm.njit.edu
Web site: www.njit.edu/precollege
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Academy College Courses
July 6 - August 5, 2010, Monday through Thursday
Offers up to eight college credits in small, customized classes taught by faculty. Eligibility grades 10-12.
Contact: Ana Cortina or Tammy Knight, New Jersey Institute of Technology (973-596-3550)
E-mail: cortina@adm.njit.edu
Web site: www.njit.edu/precollege
Middlesex County College, Edison, NJ
TechXploration, A Technology Adventure for Teen Girls
Young women engage in the adventure of scientific discovery through the
design, development and construction of a hands-on engineering project
based upon the use of an interdisciplinary module developed by NJCATE.
The module incorporates science, technology, engineering and mathematics
instruction. Teaming, problem solving and communication skills are
developed. Engineers and technicians familiarize the participants with
the technology underlying theme park rides so that they can apply this
information, along with learned scientific concepts, to their projects.
Physical empowerment supplements the intellectual component with karate
instruction as an integral part of the summer camp. (Supported by the National Science Foundation)
Contact: Karen Ford (732-906-7735)
E-mail: kford@middlesexcc.edu
Web site: http://www.middlesexcc.edu/techxploration/.
Robotics Learning Center
Storming Robots
Provides year-round robotics engineering and technology education for talented youth. We offer engineering challenges that are not commonly present at grade-school levels. Our high school programs often deliver college level challenges. Through the engineering process, students learn the basic mechanical skills to build robots from scratch. They then program their robots with true programming language. Explore the world of automation! Our program has proven itself through our students’ achievements. For example, our high school roboclub students were the sole team from NJ selected to compete in the 2010 MIT/NASA ZeroRobotics Competition after a rigorous and detailed process. During summer, we offer weekly themed-based robotics and engineering workshops.
Website: http://summer.stormingrobots.com
Rowan University
AWE - Attracting Women into Engineering – July 19, 20, and 21, 2011
AWE is a one-day workshop designed to introduce middle school girls entering the 7th and 8th grades to the field of engineering. Participants interact with faculty members and undergraduate engineering students via hands-on experimentation in the various fields of engineering. The workshop fee is $25 and includes a pizza lunch.
Contact: Kathy Urbano, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ (856-256-5309)
Email: urbano@rowan.edu
Rowan University
RISE-Rowan's Intro for Students to Engineering
Rowan’s Introduction for Students to Engineering is being held July 5-7 with hands-on workshops and laboratory clinics as well as campus and industry tours. The program is $250 which includes lunch. Applications are available online.
Contact: Engineering Department, Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 (856-256-5307)
Email: engineering@rowan.edu
Web site: http://www.rowan.edu/colleges/engineering/k-12/rise/index.html
Stevens Institute of Technology
ECOES Summer Program
Stevens Institute of Technology offers a two-week career exploration and research program. ECOES will give you the opportunity to explore the diverse fields of engineering and science while you experience life on a college campus. In Stevens' ECOES Program, you'll live on our campus for two weeks this summer and participate in hands-on research competitions, site visits to major companies, and enjoy the sites of New York City!
Contact: Maia Hadidi, Admissions Counselor, Events and Summer Programs Coordinator, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ 07030 (201-216-8076 tel, 201-216-8348 fax)
Email: maia.hadidi@stevens.edu
Web site: http://www.stevens.edu/admissions/summer
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