YouTube Science & Engineering Camps for Kids - ESD

Tykes Legos
Get ready to build awesome Lego robots as
you are introduced to the science of simple
machines, the mechanics of motion, and the
control of forces. Take your knowledge and
skills to new heights as we engage in daily
challenges and build, build, build.
Host:
Hope College Summer Science
Camps 2009
Eligibility: Grades K–2
Location: Hope College, Holland
Dates:
June 29–July 2, from 1–4:30 p.m. &
July 20–24, from 9 a.m.–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
Building Videogames
Learn how to design and modify your own
exciting arcade-style video games, control
characters, objects, and outcomes as you
increase the difficulty level and add features.
Leave with your own game to play at home.
Host: Hope College Summer Science
Camps 2009
Eligibility: Grades 5 & up
Location: Hope College, Holland
Dates: June 22–25, July 6–9,
July 20–24, 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
AIM (Preparing Students for
Engineering)
The AIM program provides African American,
Hispanic, and Native American students with
a real college life experience by preparing
them to make a successful transition
from high school to college. Students will
also be introduced to the engineering,
applied mathematics, applied science, and
management fields of study. Students will
also have the opportunity to tour facilities
used by Chrysler, GM, Delphi, Bosch, and
American Axle.
Host: Kettering University
Eligibility: Students going into 12th grade
Location: Kettering University, Flint
Dates: July 6–August 8
Deadline: April 21
Cost: Free
Website: www.kettering.edu
Contact: Ricky Brown, 810-762-9845
Email: rbrown@kettering.edu
Kamp Kettering
Participants conduct exciting laboratory
experiments in chemistry, physics, and
engineering; sharpen their computer skills;
and explore the broad range of career
opportunities available to them in science,
math, engineering, and technology.
Host: Kettering University
Eligibility: Girls going into 7th and 8th grade
Location: Kettering University, Flint
Dates: Session I: July 27–31
Session II: August 3–7,
from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Deadline: May 15
Cost: $150
Website: www.kettering.edu/kampkettering
Contact: Virginia Hill, 810-762-9873
Email: vhill@kettering.edu
Sustainable Energy Grades 9-10
This program will provide hands-on
educational experiences including exhibits,
laboratory, and classroom activities, as well
as a fun-day field trip.
Host: Kettering University
Eligibility: Grades 9–10
Location: Kettering University, Flint
Dates: June 15–19, from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Deadline: May 15
Cost: $150
Website: www.kettering.edu
Contact: Virginia Hill, 810-762-9873
Email: vhill@kettering.edu
Sustainable Energy Grades 10-11
This program will provide hands-on
educational experiences including exhibits,
laboratory, and classroom activities, as well
as a fun-day field trip.
Host: Kettering University
Eligibility: Grades 11–12
Location: Kettering University, Flint
Dates: June 22–26, from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Deadline: May 15
Cost: $150
Website: www.kettering.edu
Contact: Virginia Hill, 810-762-9873
Email: vhill@kettering.edu
Fish Science
Set fake nets and minnow traps, collect
abiotic data, practice fish identification,
predict population size from a sample,
analyze diet and age of fish, mark-recapture
analysis, learn differences in sampling gear
and habitat types. Conduct research at
the LSSU Aquatic Research Lab with LSSU
faculty.
Host: Lake Superior State University
Eligibility: Grades 8–12
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