Engineering, Robotics & Math Camps
Building Bridges – Exploring Civil Engineering
Schedule # 535319
Entering Grades 6-9
Fee: $335 | register online
Monday-Friday, July 23-27, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
What's so special about bridges? Imagine where we'd be without them. Students can learn the principles and history of bridge design, including how to build a model bridge that must perform like the real thing. Take on the challenge of becoming the designer of the bridge that holds the most weight! Discover the important role that civil engineers play in overseeing the construction of the buildings, bridges and more! *** STEM
Instructor: Stephen Strom, PSU Lecturer in Computer Engineering
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Exploring Engineering
Section 001, Schedule # 535355
Entering Grades 6-9
Fee: $335 | register online
Monday-Friday, July 30-August 3, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Section 002, Schedule # 535391
Entering Grades 8-12
Fee: $335 | register online
Monday-Friday, August 6-10, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Engineering is with us every day, at home, at school and at work. In this class, you will get to explore engineering through a variety of hands-on experiments. Each day you will be presented with a new challenge to solve. Whether you are building a bridge, designing an airplane, launching a rocket, or constructing a tower, you will use the scientific method to learn how things work. If you are someone who is interested in science and math, then this is the place to be. *** STEM
Instructor: Stephen Strom, PSU Lecturer in Computer Engineering
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Lego Robotics Camp I (YTHPR 5087)
Section 001, Schedule # 535253
Entering Grades 4-6
Fee: $335 | Camp full!
Monday-Friday, June 25-29, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Section 002, Schedule # 535271
Entering Grades 5-8
Fee: $335 | Camp full!
Monday-Friday, July 9-13, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Using Lego Mindstorm NXT Robotics Invention System, teams of participants will learn to design and build their own robot inventions in this hands-on workshop. Learn to combine Legos, motors, sensors and computer software to create moving robots that solve complex problems. *** STEM
Instructor: Section 001 - Steve Kelly, Technology Education Instructor
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Lego Robotics Camp II
Schedule # 535352
Entering Grades 6-9
Fee: $335 | Camp full!
Monday-Friday, July 30-August 3, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join a team of experienced robotics engineers to develop a multi-functioning robot for a highly classified government project. Our team of investigative engineers will receive training in: advanced NXT programming, advanced robot design and techniques. Prerequisite: Lego Robotics Camp I or previous programming experience. *** STEM
Instructor: Aaron Sborz, Technology Education Instructor
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Math Options for Girls
Schedule # 535322
Entering Grades 8-12
Fee: $150 | register online
Monday-Friday, July 23-27, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Do you have a unique interest in math and science? Did you ever wonder what an engineer or a biochemist does? Students are invited to participate in this uniquely designed program intended to help girls explore and experience the many different career choices available in fields involving science, technology, engineering and math. Students will participate in hands-on activities and lab experiences led by instructors and professionals working in these high demand careers. This camp is being partially supported by the Math Options program at Penn State Abington*** STEM
Instructor: Melissa McCloy, English Instructor
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NEW - The $300 House Project
Schedule # 535358
Entering Grades 6-12
Fee: $335 | register online
Monday-Friday, July 30-August 3, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Did you know that only about half of world’s population can afford housing? This camp challenges students to tap into their creative minds to design a home that costs less than $300. Utilizing engineering and design processes, as well as an understanding of the world’s population with relationship to poverty and housing, students will explore the use of various and cost effective building materials to help plan and build a model of their new design. Students present their “award winning” solutions at the end of the week.
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Instructor: Jason Cottone, Social Studies Instructor
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Rocking with Rocketry
Schedule # 535295
Entering Grades 6-9
Fee: $335 | register online
Monday-Friday, July 16-20, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Come and explore the basics of rocketry through a variety of hands-on experiments. Learn rocket construction techniques, how to safely launch rockets, track altitudes, rocket types, rocket engines, and explore the science involved in powered flight. Be prepared to count down to lift-off as you plan to launch your own rockets at the end of the week!
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Instructor: Dan Hugenbruch, Technology Education Instructor
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VEX® Robotics and Engineering Design I
Section 001, Schedule # 535265
Entering Grades 3-5
Fee: $335 | register online
Monday-Friday, July 9-13, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Section 002, Schedule # 535292
Entering Grades 6-8
Fee: $335 | Camp full!
Monday-Friday, July 16-20, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Section 003, Schedule # 535325
Entering Grades 8-12
Fee: $335 | register online
Monday-Friday, July 23-27, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In a collaborative team setting, learn to build and use the VEX® Robotics Design System to compete in fun real-world challenges including obstacle courses, maze solving and much more! The camp is designed to help you increase your technical knowledge and skills and well as to learn robotics design. Working in teams, you will design and build robots to compete in high energy and exciting challenges. *** STEM
Instructor: Chris Young, Physics & Robotics Instructor