WYSE Summer Camps

2023 Summer Camps

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Application deadline: Sunday, March 26, 2023


Summer Camp Offerings

Survey of Engineering Sessions

Wanting to learn more about the different types of engineering available for study or future careers? Sample 10+ Engineering majors or fields by attending any one of these Survey of Engineering camp sessions.

Camp Name
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DatesCamp TypeFor students entering this grade in Fall 2023
Exploring Your Options 6/18 - 6/24Residential11- 12
What It Takes: Exploring Engineering 7/6 - 7/27Online9 - 12
Discover Engineering 7/16 - 7/22Residential9 - 10

3-D (Deeper Dive into a Discipline) Sessions

Take a Deeper Dive into a Discipline (3-D) of Engineering with a full week of focused exploration.

Camp Name
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DatesCamp TypeFor students entering this grade in Fall 2023
Mid-GLAM–Materials Science & Engineering [*EAGER] 6/12 - 6/16Local Day camp7 - 9
People Designing for People: Exploring Relationships
Between Human Centered Design & Engineering DAYCAMP
6/12 - 6/16Local Day Camp10 - 12
Exploring the Internet of Things 6/18 - 6/24Residential10 - 12
Illinois Aerospace Institute Session I 6/18 - 6/24Residential9 - 12
People Designing for People: Exploring Relationships
Between Human Centered Design & Engineering
6/18 - 6/24Residential10 - 12
Molecule Maker Camp 6/18 - 6/24Invitation9 - 10 & Teachers
Exploring Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering 6/25 - 7/1Residential11 - 12
LEAP: Learning Electronics, AI, and Programming [*IDEA] 6/25 - 7/1Residential10 - 12
Civil & Environmental Engineering: Addressing Societal Challenges 7/9 - 7/15Residential10 - 12
Aerospace Engineering [*EAGER] 7/9 - 7/15Residential10 - 12
CURIE: Catalyzing UR Interest in Chemical Engineering [*IDEA] 7/9 - 7/15Residential10 - 12
GEMS-Materials Science & Engineering [*EAGER] 7/9 - 7/15Residential10 - 12
RoboScape Cybersecurity [*IDEA] 7/16 - 7/22Residential9 - 12
Illinois Aerospace Institute Session II 7/16 - 7/22Residential9 - 12
Exploring Mechanical Science & Engineering [*EAGER] 7/16 - 7/22Residential10 - 12
Tracks to the Future: Railroad Transportation and Engineering 7/17 - 7/21Hybrid (Residential - invitation)9 - 12
Saving FACE (Food, Agriculture, Construction, & Environment) Around the World 7/23 - 7/29Residential10 - 12
Illinois Aerospace Institute Remote 7/23 - 7/29Online9 - 12
Discovering Electrical and Computer Engineering Middle School 7/24 - 7/28Local Day Camp7 - 9
Electrical & Computer Engineering [*IDEA] 7/23 - 7/29Residential10 - 12 & Teachers
Power of Bioengineering 6/18 - 6/24Residential9 - 12

*Find out more about EAGER and IDEA camp tracks on the Summer Camps Frequently Asked Questions page. All are welcome to apply.

“The welcoming environment, the sense of community and friendliness was definitely the best thing about these camps.” ~2020 camper

 

More Summer 2023 STEM Opportunities: (All are welcome to apply)

(Note: Not all of the opportunities below are hosted by Grainger Engineering and/or may have different applications and deadlines. See the individual webpages below for full details.)

“The best part of my summer camp experience has been being challenged to think outside of the box and problem solve!” ~2020 camper