Science Technology Engineering Preview Summer Camp
(STEPS)
for boys, grades 9-12, is a one-week introduction to the world of
technology and engineering. Students will focus on one main engineering
project during the week - robotics. Students will work to program their
robot to perform tasks. They will learn about hardware and software.
This fun, hands-on activity will teach them what an engineering project
is like.
In addition, campers will explore the world
of engineering through various workshops and hands-on activities that
expose students to Metallurgical Engineering (through blacksmithing),
Chemical Engineering (through a chocolate lab!), and all other
engineering disciplines on campus. Evenings are filled with additional
opportunities to explore engineering and science principles in fun ways.
Of course there is time for fun! The camp also includes a number of
activities that may include swimming, pizza parties, a field trip, etc.
Participants will experience dorm life, cafeteria food and learn what
it is like to be on a college campus.
This is an overnight residential camp. A room will be provided in a
residence hall on the School of Mines campus for the entire week. There will be 2-4 campers per room. Counselors are assigned to the campers in a ratio of one for every 15
boys. The camp will provide all meals.
