Applications Open Now for 2020 Engineering Summer Camps

Amy Warren

Engineering Summer Academy students build a DaVinci Bridge.

Do you know a K-12 student who is interesting in engineering and is looking something to do this summer? The University of Arkansas College of Engineering is offering programs that serve students currently in 1st through 11th grade that are designed to introduce engineering through hands-on activities that are both fun and educational. The College of Engineering is offering camps in Batesville, Bentonville, Blytheville, Camden, Fayetteville, Mena, Morrilton, and Springdale.

To learn more about our camps and apply, please visit our website, engineering-camps.uark.edu.

Discover Engineering Camp
Current 5th and 6th grade students are invited to dream, design, and discover at this weeklong camp. Students will explore the many exciting areas of engineering with fun, hands-on activities. This year's theme is "Plight of the Bumblebees: Engineering Solutions to Pollinator Extinction." This camp is offered in Fayetteville, June 8-12.

Explore Engineering Camp
Current 7th and 8th graders are invited to dive deeper into the different fields of engineering in this weeklong camp. This year's theme is "Engineering Entertainment: Amusement Park Challenge."  This camp is offered in Fayetteville, June 8-12.

Inside Engineering Camp
Engineer like a professional at our Inside Engineering camps offered to students who have just completed 5th through 8th grades. During this camp, students will have the opportunity to apply engineering concepts from multiple fields to a real world problem. This year's theme is "Outbreak! Engineering an Epidemic." These camps are offered in Batesville (June 22-26), Bentonville (June 8-12), Blytheville (June 15-19), Camden (July 6-10), and Mena (June 10-14).

GirlTREC Camp
Current 5th and 6th grade girls1 are invited to spend a week on the University of Arkansas campus participating in hands on activities related to transportation—from roads to railroads to waterways in a camp funded by a US Department of Transportation grant. In addition to engineering activities, students will participate in field trips and will have the opportunity to meet with women in engineering. This camp is offered in Fayetteville, July 6-10.

Soaring High in Engineering (SHE) Camp
Current 5th through 8th girls (actual grade levels vary by location) are invited to participate in hands-on engaging activities designed to allow them to explore the many fields of engineering while also working toward solutions for real world problems. In addition to engineering activities, students will participate in field trips and will have the opportunity to meet with women in engineering. These camps are offered in Batesville (June 22-26), Blytheville (July 6-10), Camden (July 6-10), Fayetteville (June 15-19), and Morrilton (July 13-17).

FIRST LEGO League Jr. Camps
Current 1st through 4th grade students are invited to participate weeklong FIRST LEGO League Jr. program from design to presentation. This camp is offered in Batesville (June 22-26) and Springdale (June 8-12). These are half-day camps and multiple sessions are offered. Please see our website for full information. Please note: The FIRST® LEGO® League, Jr. camp activities require that students are able to read and understand written instructions and conduct basic online research. Please keep your child's reading level in mind when deciding to apply.

FIRST LEGO League Robotics Engineering Camps
Stay tuned to our website for additional details about this new camp offering!

Engineering Summer Academy
Current 9th through 11th grade students are invited to participate in this residential camp that allows students to explore their interests in an Interdisciplinary Track with College of Engineering faculty and students on the Fayetteville campus of the University of Arkansas. Students will select one of the following courses: 1) Living Systems, 2) Structure and Function 3) Cybersecurity (Standard or Advanced Course), or 4) Design of Non-Living Systems. The Engineering Summer Academy will be held July 19-25.

Arkansas AIMS Prep Boot Camp
Want to get a head start on your AP classes? Are you a current Northwest Arkansas high school student (currently in 9th-11th grade)? Do you plan on taking AP English Literature, AP English Language, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, or AP Calculus? If the answer to these questions is yes, enroll in this weeklong, full day camp held on the University of Arkansas campus.

The College of Engineering offers need-based scholarships to students who qualify for free or reduced lunch or have other extenuating financial circumstances. Just indicate that you would like to be considered for a scholarship on the application and submit the required documentation either within the application or to engrcamp@uark.edu.