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2009 Summer Engineering and Science Programs for KIDS Exchange City Summer Day Camp Become an Exchange City citizen and entrepreneur as you run a whole city with shops, an ad agency, a communications center, a magazine and chamber of commerce, change in community service and charitable giving, and create products and services for your own business. Host: Exchange City Eligibility: Ages 11–16 Location: Exchange City and EarthWorks, Taylor Dates: August 21–25, Monday–Friday, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Deadline: June 30 Cost: $200 Website: www.exchangecity.org Contact: Anne-Marie Abraham, 734-287-8696 Email: anne-marie.abraham@exchange. city.org Computer Technology Camp Experience hands-on learning and discuss current hot topics in the information technology industry. One full day will be devoted to creating animation, 3D modeling, and gaming using 3D Studio Max and Unreal Engine as development tools. Also included will be a day focused on networking using the Linux server and a day concentrated on crime scene investigation/computer fraud and digital forensics. Host: Ferris State University Eligibility: Ages 14–17 Location: Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Dates: June 21–24 Deadline: Two weeks prior Cost: Commuter $300 Residential $325 Introduction to Animation & Game Design Students will learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation and will plan, model, script, and create game levels using a 3D real-time game engine. Students are expected to have a solid familiarity with a Windows PC computer environment. Host: Ferris State University Eligibility: Ages 14–17 Location: Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Dates: July 6–10 and July 13–17; Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (day camp only, no housing provided) Deadline: Two weeks prior Cost: $275 Website: http://cps.ferris.edu Contact: Adam Wetherell, 231-591-5824 Email: wetherea@ferris.edu Advanced Animation & Game Design Students must have completed Introduction to Animation & Game Design. This session will build on the skills learned in beginning sessions. Students are expected to have a solid familiarity with a Windows PC computer environment. Host: Ferris State University Eligibility: Ages 14–17 Location: Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Dates: July 20–24; Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (day camp only, no housing provided) Deadline: Two weeks prior Cost: $275 Website: http://cps.ferris.edu Contact: Adam Wetherell, 231-591-5824 Email: wetherea@ferris.edu Engineering & Technology Exploration Academy- Architecture, Construction, and Graphics Students will use architectural CAD software to design a building. This track also offers demonstrations and hands-on applications in surveying and mapping; printing and digital imaging; heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration; and construction. Host: Ferris State University Eligibility: High school students Location: Ferris State University, Big Rapids Dates: July 12–17 Deadline: Two weeks prior Cost: Commuter $380 Residential $445 Website: www.ucelcpd.ferris.edu Contact: Adam Wetherell, 231-591-5824 Email: wetherea@ferris.edu Engineering & Technology Exploration Academy: Design and Manufacturing Camp Students will use solid modeling software to create 3D geometry and design and prototype simple household products and a micro-machine. This track also includes demonstrations and hands-on workshops in welding, manufacturing tooling & CNC, mechanical engineering, and plastics technology. Host: Ferris State University Eligibility: High school students Location: Ferris State University, Big Rapids Dates: June 14–19 Deadline: Two weeks prior Cost: Commuter $380 Residential $445 Website: http://cps.ferris.edu Contact: Adam Wetherell, 231-591-5824 Email: wetherea@ferris.edu Engineering & Technology Exploration Academy: Design, Transportation, and Electronics Camp Students will learn about automotive systems, heavy equipment and hydraulic power, electronics, and what is involved in selecting materials used when considering product design. Students will also use solid modeling software to create 3D geometry and design and prototype simple household products and a micro-machine. Host: Ferris State University Eligibility: High school students Location: Ferris State University, Big Rapids Dates: July 12–17 Deadline: Two weeks prior Cost: Commuter $380 Residential $445 Website: www.ucelcpd.ferris.edu Contact: Adam Wetherell, 231-591-5824 Email: wetherea@ferris.edu Biotechnology Camp Students will learn what it’s like to be a research scientist working in the area of genetics, molecular biology, and forensics. Learning opportunities in this lab setting include genetics, cancer, viruses, bacteria, recombinant DNA, forensic biology, and medical research. Host: Ferris State University Eligibility: High school students Location: Ferris State University, Big Rapids Dates: July 19–24 Deadline: Two weeks prior Cost: Commuter $585 Residential $650 Website: http://cps.ferris.edu Contact: Adam Wetherell, 231-591-5824 Email: wetherea@ferris.edu Giant Campus Summer and Virtual Computer Camps Giant Campus is the nation’s leading provider of summer computer and virtual camps for kids and teens ages 6–17. Our computer, tech, digital media, and virtual camps offer courses in game design, game molding, web design, animation, robotics, video production, and more. Host: Giant Campus Eligibility: Coed ages 6–17 Location: Various locations, see website Dates: June 6–August Cost: $649-$1,099 Website: www.giantcampus.com Contact: Ramill, 206-442-4527 Email: Ramill@giantcampus.com 24 | Technology Century | APRIL–MAY 2009
Chemistry and Physics Camp This intensive week-long camp will emphasize a hands-on laboratory experience. Students attending this camp will explore the following topics: chemical dyes, chromatography, spectroscopy, polymers, holography, superconductivity, X-ray diffraction, and thermodynamics. Host: Hillsdale College Summer Science Camp Eligibility: High school sophomores and juniors Location: Hillsdale College Dates: June 21–26 Deadline: April 1 Cost: $100 and a letter of recommendation Website: www.hillsdale.edu/seminars/ oncampus/sciencecamps.asp Contact: Dr. Francis X. Steiner, 517-607-2399 Email: fxs@hillsdale.edu The Body Shop Interested in a career in the health sciences… doctor, nurse, paramedic, physical therapy, or athletic training? This camp explores the respiratory, nervous, and circulatory systems through dissection and how our findings relate to human health care. Host: Hope College Summer Science Camps 2009 Eligibility: Grades 3–5 & 6–9 Location: Hope College, Holland Dates: June 15–18, grades 3–5 from 9 a.m.–Noon & grades 6–9 from 1–4:30 p.m. Deadline: Check website Cost: Pricing to be determined. GENTEX has made need-based scholarships available. Website: www.hope.edu/camps/science.html Contact: Tod Gugino, 616-395-7628 Email: gugino@hope.edu Creepy Crawlies & Flying Things Hakuna Matata is the theme for this camp as we explore the awesome world of bugs. From butterflies to beetles, spiders to wasps, and everything in between. Learning to identify bugs and creating your own collection will be just the beginning. Host: Hope College Summer Science Camps 2009 Eligibility: K–2 Location: Hope College, Holland Dates: June 22–25 from 9 a.m.–Noon & July 20–24, from 1:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m. Cost: Pricing to be determined. GENTEX has made need-based scholarships available. Website: www.hope.edu/camps/science.html Contact: Tod Gugino, 616-395-7628 Email: gugino@hope.edu Mathematics Camp This camp will explore the use of mathematics in cryptology (codes) and probability. Activities will include making and cracking codes, experimental estimation on Pi, and analyzing games of chance. In addition, students will learn HTML programming. Host: Hillsdale College Summer Science Camp Eligibility: High school sophomores and juniors Location: Hillsdale College Dates: June 21–26 Deadline: April 1 Cost: $100 and a letter of recommendation Website: www.hillsdale.edu/seminars/ oncampus/sciencecamps.asp Contact: Dr. Francis X. Steiner, 517-607-2399 Email: fxs@hillsdale.edu Molecular Biology Camp This camp features lectures and laboratories in a week-long, intensive hands-on format that will allow ample time for discussion and analysis of experimental results and procedures. Topics covered include: DNA/ RNA chemistry, gene cloning, genetic engineering, and more. Host: Hillsdale College Summer Science Camp Eligibility: High school sophomores and juniors Location: Hillsdale College Dates: June 21–26 Deadline: April 1 Cost: $100 and a letter of recommendation Website: www.hillsdale.edu/seminars/ oncampus/sciencecamps.asp Contact: Dr. Francis X. Steiner, 517-607-2399 Email: fxs@hillsdale.edu Building Virtual Worlds Use your imagination to build worlds with computer programming and design. Join us for an adventure into the possibilities of virtual worlds. Host: Hope College Summer Science Camps 2009 Eligibility: Grades 4–7 Location: Hope College, Holland Dates: July 6–9 & July 13–16, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Deadline: Check website Cost: Pricing to be determined. GENTEX has made need-based scholarships available. Website: www.hope.edu/camps/science.html Contact: Tod Gugino, 616-395-7628 Email: gugino@hope.edu Club Vet & Club Vet Tykes Explore the exciting world of animal science and care through Hope’s own Van Kley Animal Museum. If you want to be a veterinarian, start your own pet business, or just learn how to care for pets, this is the camp for you. Host: Hope College Summer Science Camps 2009 Eligibility: Grades K–2, 3–5, 6–8 Location: Hope College, Holland Dates: Cost: June 8–11, K-2 from 9 a.m.–noon, 3–8 from 1–4:30 p.m.; July 13-16, K-2 from 1:15 pm–4:15 p.m. Pricing to be determined. GENTEX has made need-based scholarships available. Website: www.hope.edu/camps/science.html Website: Tod Gugino Contact: Tod Gugino, 616-395-7628 Email: gugino@hope.edu CSI Plunge into the evolving world of Crime Scene Investigation. Learn about and experience the technologies and methods used to catch criminals in the nick of time. Host: Hope College Summer Science Camps 2009 Eligibility: Grades 4–6 Location: Hope College, Holland Dates: June 15–18, from 9 a.m.–Noon Deadline: Check website Cost: Pricing to be determined. GENTEX has made need-based scholarships available. Website: www.hope.edu/camps/science.html Contact: Tod Gugino, 616-395-7628 Email: gugino@hope.edu Disgusting Dissection You can really dig into this type of science and discover animals from the inside out. This camp applies dissection techniques to organisms such as earthworms, crayfish, cockroaches, sharks, and rats. Host: Hope College Summer Science Camps 2009 Eligibility: Grades 4 & up Location: Hope College, Holland Dates: June 29–July 2, from 1–4:30 p.m. Deadline: Check website Cost: Pricing to be determined. GENTEX has made need-based scholarships available. Website: www.hope.edu/camps/science Contact: Tod Gugino, 616-395-7628 Email: gugino@hope.edu f www.esd.org | The Engineering Society of Detroit | 25
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