About the Camp
Every summer, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at Texas A&M University hosts a week-long summer camp for middle school girls, featuring the many opportunities available in the fields of science and engineering. Through hands-on demonstrations, tours of laboratory facilities, team-building activities, and design competitions, the girls will discover that engineering is an exciting and rewarding field. Engineering can lead to careers in developing 3D movie technology, designing roller coasters, creating the next generation of cell phones, exploring outer space, and finding solutions to complex problems that shape the world we live in. The camp is organized and led by active members in SWE. These women spend months planning the camp and they will serve as female role models who are pursuing a degree in engineering.
Eligibility
Girls currently enrolled in the 7th and 8th grades who are interested in math, science, or engineering are encouraged to apply.
Camp Dates
Sunday, July 22, 2012 - Friday, July 27, 2012
Cost
A fee of $175 is required for participation in the camp. The camp fee includes housing and meals. This fee will be collected from the participants after they are notified of their acceptance. Scholarships are available for those who qualify for financial aid.
How to Apply
Interested girls must submit the following:
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Camper Application
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Responses to Essay Questions*
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Recommendation Letter
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Scholarship Application, if applicable
*Essay Questions can be found on the Camper Application
Deadline
Submit the application components listed above by Friday, April 13, 2012 to:
Texas A&M University
Attn: SWE Summer Camp
3127 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3127
Additional Details
More information can be found in the SWE Summer Camp Brochure. Please email all questions to summercamp@swetamu.org
Camp Counselors
If you are interested in becoming a Camp Counselor, please submit the Counselor Application by Wednesday, March 9, 2011.
Company Sponsors
Companies interested in sending a guest speaker or leading a hands-on lab can send an email to summercamp@swetamu.org by Friday, April 29. Sponsorships are also welcome.
