2010 Summer Programs for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) in the Maryland and DC-Metro Area
This list has been compiled from information sent to us. Please visit the websites for more information. We are happy to add to this list, but take no responsibility for the quality of any of these programs. Some of the deadlines may have passed. You can also find information if you google “STEM summer camps in Maryland or DC 2010”
General Robotics and Engineering Summer Camp Information
http://www.botmag.com/articles/04-26-07_summer_camps.shtml
http://robotics.nasa.gov/students/summer_camps.php
http://www.engineeringedu.com/camps/md.html
Multiple Locations
TIC Summer Camp http://www.ticcamp.com/
Age Range: 7 to 16 years old
Bethesda, McLean, Washington D.C.
Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering Engineering Innovation Summer Camps Sites in Baltimore, Frederick, Howard and Montgomery Counties.
http://engineering-innovation.jhu.edu/
Learn to think and problem-solve like an engineer while earning Johns Hopkins University credit. High school students put engineering concepts to the test. Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University, July 6 - July 30, Elkridge, Johns Hopkins University, July 6 - July 30, Frederick, Tuscarora High School, July 6 - July 30, Rockville, Johns Hopkins University, July 6 - July 30
Gateway Academy for Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Charles County Public School System Students. A one-week summer pre-engineering program called Gateway Academy for students entering grades seven, eight, or nine. The Gateway Academy is specifically aimed at girls and minorities and gives secondary school students a jumpstart on successful high school and college experiences.
http://lhs.sites.fcps.org/summer
IT Computer Wiz Kids Inc. is a non-profit, youth-focused organization that serves the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Our mission is “To empower youth with the confidence to pursue professions in IT (Information Technology) and the computer industry by creating a fun, exciting, learning environment.”
IT Computer Wiz Kids Inc.
Building Futures While Building Computers
www.itcomputerwizkids.com (summer camp information is not yet posted, but for more information e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
301-350-9499
Patriots Technology Training Center offers many programs, monthly meetings, workshops, engineering conferences and competitions throughout the year.
Patriots Technology Training Center
Thurman D. Jones, President
Phone: 301-925-9350
Fax: 301-925-9352
Summer camp information is not yet posted, but for more information email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Washington, DC
American University - Computer Camps
iD Tech Camps, Ages 7-17
WEEKLONG | CO-ED | DAY CAMPS | OVERNIGHT CAMPS
COURSE TOPICS: VIDEO GAME DESIGN, PROGRAMMING, WEB DESIGN, & MORE
Mad Science of Washington, DC
http://www.madscience.org/locations/dc/
Mad Science of Washington DC
Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
Phone: 301-593-4777
Age of Campers: 6 to 12
Five different week-long camps are available from Mad Science of Washington.
National Society of Black Engineers Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) Camp
NSBE’s Summer Engineering Experience for Kids camps have made a huge impact on young people in Washington, DC and Columbus, Ohio. The program, in its second year, is intended to build a pipeline of future engineers. SEEK has touched the lives of more than 600 elementary and middle school students. In Washington, DC the Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) is a three week day camp for elementary school students currently in grades 3-5. This is an all day commuter program. NSBE has designed the SEEK Camp to be a fun and engaging educational experience for all students. The overall goal of the camp is to show students what engineering is about and give them additional skills and confidence in math and science. Hands-on engineering activities to the students in grades 3-5. Friendship Public Charter School, 725 19th Street, NE, Washington DC. July.
Smithsonian Summer Camp 2010
https://residentassociates.org/camp/camps.aspx
ADVANCED LEGO-BOTS
July 12 to July 16, Grades 7-9
MARYLAND
Allegany County
STEM Career Exploration Camp
http://acps.allconet.org/spage.php?PageID=381
July 19 - 22, 2010
WHO: Allegany County Middle School Students
WHEN: Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Annapolis, MD
Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County
http://www.bgcaa.com/main.asp?id=59
Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County offer Summer Camps and programs at all five Anne Arundel County locations. The clubs provide a safe and fun environment complete with qualified staff and excellent programming. Summer programs at BGCAA are for boys and girls, ages five to twelve, and run Mondays through Fridays, for seven weeks, from June through August.
St. Anne’s School of Annapolis
http://st.annesschool.org/userfiles/file/Camp2010-5.pdf
St. Anne’s is offering 3 summer robotics camps:
· Girl’s Engineering Camp, June 21-25
· Lego Robotics for Beginners, July 6-9
· Advanced Lego Robotics, July 19-23
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY Summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Program
http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/stem.html
The Naval Academy Summer STEM Program is offered to rising 8th-11th Graders. The Summer STEM Program application will remain open until April 7, 2010.
Tuition and Expenses
Baltimore, MD
UMBC LEGO Robotics Summer Camp
http://ebiquity.umbc.edu/blogger/2006/08/02/umbc-lego-robotics-summer-camp/
UMBC LEGO Robotics Summer Camp is for rising 7th and 8th grade students from August 21 – 25, 2010
Students will work in small teams with undergraduate mechanical engineering students.
Morgan State University (MSU)
July 17-August 7, 2010. Morgan State University (MSU), along with (NASA), offer an initiative to expose more students to the exciting field of robotics. This residential program provides the opportunity to introduce Robotics and Engineering to raising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students interested in pursuing STEM careers.
Park School Camps
http://www.parkcamps.com/cfm.cfm?CFID=109921&CFTOKEN=37863381 Park School Camps in Baltimore. Has a computer science and robotics camp.
Bethesda, MD
Landon School Summer Camps
http://www.landon.net/page.cfm?p=1363
Landon School
6101 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, Maryland 20817-3199
STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 6–8
THREE WEEKS: JUNE 21–JULY 9
College Park, MD
For a complete list of summer camps at the University of Maryland, please click the link below.
http://www.education.umd.edu/SUCP/Summer_Programs/academics.html
iEngineer @ UMD-Summer Stem
Phone: 301-405-9434
Website: www.wie.umd.edu/precollege/iengineer.html
iEngineer at the University of Maryland is a summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) camp for rising 4th and 5th grade students.
June 28 - July 2, 2010
Stepping Stones to Your Future (Engineering Summer Camp)
Phone: 301-405-0315
Website: www.eng.umd.edu/wie/precollege/stepstone.html
Summer 2010 Program Dates
Session I: July 19-23, 2010 (co-ed)
Session II: July 26-30, 2010 (girls only)
9:00am - 3:30pm, daily
S.P.I.C.E. Camp
Alana Johnson, Bruk Berhane
Phone: 301-405-3283
Website: www.wie.umd.edu/precollge/spice.html
S.P.I.C.E. Camp is a week long commuter program for young women who will be entering the 9th and 10th grade next fall and would like to learn more about engineering.
June 28 - July 2, 2010
Summer LEGO Robotics Camp
Mrs. Lawanda Kamalidiin
Phone: 301-405-3879
Website: www.cmse.umd.edu/summer/summer-lego.html
An Introduction to Building and Programming
July 6-July 16, 2010
(Rising 4th, 5th, and 6th Grades)
Session 2 —Summer Robotics Camp
An Introduction to Building and Programming
July 19-July 30, 2010
(Rising 4th, 5th, and 6th Grades) (Rising 7th and 8th Grades)
TERP Engineers
Spend a week as a Terp Engineer at the University of Maryland. Find out what engineers do, how engineering relates to the world around you, and if engineering is for you.
Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23, 2010
Students entering 9th or 10th grades in Fall 2010 are eligible to apply.
The priority deadline is April 9, 2010.
ESTEEM (ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY TO ENERGIZE AND EXPAND YOUNG MINDS)
High school students who are considering careers in engineering. http://www.cmse.umd.edu/summer/esteem.html
The program provides students who are interested in pursuing engineering as a major in college with the chance to learn more about research in engineering disciplines. These students will conduct an independent research project under the direction of an engineering faculty member.
Activities (Summer) Students participate in a two-week program.
Activities (Academic Year) Seniors who participate in the summer and who have a research project requirement will have an academic year long independent project with a faculty member which will result in a final paper and participation in a research symposium in the spring of 2011.
http://www.education.umd.edu/SUCP/Summer_Programs/academics.html
Spend a week discovering if engineering is for you at the University of Maryland. Live on campus, meet faculty, tour one-of-a-kind labs and facilities, and learn about the various engineering disciplines offered at the University of Maryland.
Session 1: July 25-July 31, 2010
Session 2: August 1-August 7, 2010
Garrett County, MD
http://www.gearsinc.org/node/287
Potomac, MD
Bullis School
June 21 - July 30, 10-15 year olds
http://www.bullis.org/summerprograms/index.asp
Sandy Spring, MD
Summer at Sandy Spring: Robotics
http://www.ssfs.org/summercamp/st/class_robotics.html
(301) 774-7455 x 167 Grades 6–8 | 7/19–7/30 |
Timonium, MD
Info not updated on website for 2010: Dulaney High School REX Robotics Summer Camp through JHU:
http://dulaneyhs.bcps.org/clubs/robotics/
last updated 3/29/10