| 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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OREGON
Oregon Graduate Institute of Science, Saturday Academy
Apprenticeship in Science and Engineering
8 full time weeks of work and study with a mentor (at their site) in various fields of science and engineering. Mentors interview and select apprentices in March. Start and end dates are flexible but must occur during the summer school break. Participation in two conferences is mandatory. Housing is the responsibility of apprentices and parents, should the apprentice be selected for a position beyond commuting distance.
Contact: Ms. Molly Schmitz, Oregon Graduate Institute of Science, Saturday Academy, Portland, OR 97291-1000 (503-748-1395)
Email: mschmitz@admin.ogi.edu
Web site: http://www.ogi.edu/satacad
Oregon Institute of Technology
DayDreamers - FILM DAY CAMP
Grades: 5-12
You are the star! You're also the actor, writer, choreographer, director, camera crew, sound crew, and special effects team. Learn about film making by making films. Learn lighting, editing, camera angles, and how a film is put together from start to finish. Make a music video and a short film. Then premiere your group’s productions on the final night to friends and family. Taught by Ron Matchett and Dan Stearns. Tuition: $250; $225 for each addition child. Non-refundable registration fee: $25 Performance Night 8/19 @ 7-9pm.
Contact: 541-885-1668
Web site: http://www.oit.edu/youth-programs
Oregon Institute of Technology
LEGO - Beginning Day Camp
Grades: 5-9
In this camp you will learn about motors, pulleys, and mechanisms, everything that you will need to know to build and program your own LEGO robot! The BEGINNING camp will teach you the basics. Taught by James Zipay. Tuition: $125; $100 for each additional child. Beginning and Advance Tuition: $225; $175 for each additional child. Non-refundable registration fee: $25.
Contact: 541-885-1668
Web site: http://www.oit.edu/youth-programs
Oregon Institute of Technology
LEGO - Advanced Day Camp
Grades: 5-9
In this camp you build upon the skills you learned in the Beginning Camp; learning more about motors, pulleys, and mechanisms, everything that you will need to know to build and program your own LEGO robot! Taught by Douglas Lynn. Tuition: $125; $100 for each additional child. Beginning and Advance Tuition: $225; $175 for each additional child. Non-refundable registration fee: $25.
Contact: 541-885-1668
Web site: http://www.oit.edu/youth-programs
Oregon Institute of Technology
Amazing Games
Grades: 7-12
In this camp, you will learn how to design exciting and professional-looking computer games using Game Maker game creation tool. You will learn how to control characters, objects, and outcomes in your game, then increase the difficulty level and add more features. If you've always wanted to design a speed racing game or a version of Pac Man, Mario, or Dragon Drop, this camp will provide the techniques you need. Taught by OIT Faculty. Tuition: $250 per student including lunch; $225 for each additional child. Non-refundable registration fee: $25
Contact: 541-885-1668
Web site: http://www.oit.edu/youth-programs
Oregon State University
Saturday Academy Summer Camps
Grades: 2-12
June – August, Summer 2011
Saturday Academy is offering 11 summer camps with a wide variety of topics including Engineering, TekPets (building robots), Video Game Design, Science & Art, Science Quest, Health, Nutrition, & the Environment, Forensic Science/CSI , Marine Mammal Adaptations, Introduction to Lego Robotics, and Computer Graphics. These camps offer students a unique opportunity to participate in fun and meaningful hands-on activities under the direction of experienced faculty, students, and professionals. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE to all students who qualify. NOTE: Albany Public Schools and Mill City Public Schools students pay half-price as per policy of those school districts.
Contact: Dr. Cathy Law, Director, Saturday Academy @ OSU
Email: catherine.law@oregonstate.edu
Website: http://academy.engr.oregonstate.edu
Oregon State University
Saturday Academy Science & Engineering Clubs For Girls
Grades: 6-12
January – February, 2012
Saturday Academy at Oregon State University will be hosting two AWSEM (Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering, and Math ) Clubs during the winter term. Topics this year will include physics, construction engineering, wind power, marine ecology, magnetism and electricity (making speakers), and mechanical engineering (making adaptive devices for people with disabilities). Undergraduate women studying science and engineering will lead and be mentors for the AWSEM clubs. Middle School Club meets for six consecutive Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00 pm, from January 24th-February 28th. High School Club meets for six consecutive Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00 pm, from January 25th-February 29th. Cost is $75 for the six weeks. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! NOTE: Albany Public Schools and Mill City Public Schools students pay half-price as per policy of those school districts.
Contact: Dr. Cathy Law, Director, Saturday Academy @ OSU, Phone: 541-737-1822
Email: saturdayacademy@oregonstate.edu
Website: http://academy.engr.oregonstate.edu
Oregon State University
Summer Experience in Science and Engineering for Youth (SESEY)
Sunday July 10 (4pm) – Friday July 15 (8pm), Summer 2011
The Summer Experience in Science and Engineering for Youth (SESEY) is a residential high school outreach program at Oregon State University (OSU). The primary focus of the SESEY program is the exposure and recruitment of traditionally underrepresented students (high school girls and ethnic minorities) who have completed their freshman, sophomore or junior years in high school, to careers in science and engineering. These target groups represent over 90% of the more than 500 SESEY participants in the last fourteen years. The students are brought to the Oregon State University campus for a one-week residential summer camp where they are paired with faculty and student mentors in engineering for a mini-research project. What differentiates SESEY from other programs of its kind is that the central activity for the week is approximately 30 hrs spent in a research laboratory on a mini-research project with faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate student mentors. In addition, there are field trips, college and career planning, and the opportunity for students to visit various departments at OSU. Activities are scheduled from 8:00am – 10pm each day, with typically 2 hrs/day of free time for recreational activities. The culmination of the week-long research experience is a poster presentation to peers, parents, friends and OSU faculty and administration.
Contact: Dr. Skip Rochefort, Director, OSU Precollege Programs
Email: skip.rochefort@oregonstate.edu
Website: http://cbee.oregonstate.edu/sesey
Oregon State University
Precollege Programs Summer Camp Schedule
OSU Precollege Programs and associated programs offer a wide range of STEM-based summer programs for K-12 students. Programs are both non-residential day camps as well as several middle and high school level residential programs. Visit our website for the most current information on all our summer camps and other great programs!
Website: http://oregonstate.edu/precollege/
Portland State University - Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science
Engineeering Discovery Showcase
Friday, May 16, 2008: 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
The Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science cordially invites you to attend the Engineering Discovery Showcase which is a fun, hands-on, interactive event for prospective freshman and transfer students. Meet PSU’s engineering and computer science faculty and students, learn about the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science Degree Programs, engage in interactive lab tours and learn about innovative research opportunities, and discover student life and the many project opportunities for hands-on design and research. General Campus Tours begin at 2:00 P.M. and the Showcase Doors Open at 2:30, feel free to stop by at any time. For event details or to volunteer please contact Kristen Nieman, Program Coordinator. To RSVP please email info@cecs.pdx.edu or call (503)725-2820. For parking information, please contact the Portland State University, Transportation and Parking Services office at: http://transportation.pdx.edu/. For building location, please reference H-10 on this campus map: http://www.pdx.edu/map.html
Contact: Kristen Nieman, Program Coordinator, Portland State University (503-725-2820)
Email: info@cecs.pdx.edu
Web site: http://www.pdx.edu/cecs/outreach.html
The Girl Scouts - Columbia River Council
Fairplay: Design and Discovery
Fairplay: Design and Discovery is a design and engineering initiative for girls entering the 7th - 10th grade. It involves girls in the exploration of
design and engineering concepts during an interactive two-week day camp program, followed by an optional six-month mentorship experience with a working engineer.
Web site: http://www.girlscoutscrc.org/Girl/Engineering_Science_Tech/Fair_Play/dates_locations.htm
The Girl Scouts - Columbia River Council
LEGO ROBOTICS Day CAMP
FOR GIRLS
Girls ages 9-14! Spend a fun and exciting week building robots out of LEGOS and programming
them to perform tasks. Learn how to make robots pull, push and lift objects. Explore motors, gears, and different ways to build robots. Learn how to use light and touch sensors to help a robot explore its environment.
Contact: Ruthe Farmer, Girl Scouts (503-598-6519)
Email: farmerr@juliette.org
Web site: http://www.girlscoutscrc.org/Girl/Engineering_Science_Tech/Lego_Robotics/day_camp.htm
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