STEM Pathfinders: Engineering (Grade 10-12)
July 13-24Ìý(Online registration closes July 3. Call 303-492-7188 to register after this date.)
9:30am-3pm
$1,300
Location: ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder Engineering Center (specific building TBD)
Interested in engineering, but not sure which major may be right for you? Engineering Pathfinders can help you decide! This two-week immersive experience is designed for high school students to explore diverse majors, experience life on the ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder campus, and dive dep into fascinating disciplines in engineering. The program kicks off with an exploration of life as a ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä student, including campus tours, an introduction to student resources, and a Q&A with admissions. Throughout the following days participants spend two full days embedded in four different engineering departments. Department guides lead engaging hands-on activities, tours of cutting edge labs, and discussions with faculty and current students about academics, research, and future career paths.
Special note for this class: Learning objectives will be provided once campus departments have been selected.
What to Bring:ÌýWhile at Science Discovery, participants are expected to store their personal belongings in their backpack. Space is limited so please limit the number of personal items brought from home. All items should be labeled with the participant’s first and last name in case an item is misplaced.ÌýPlease send your child with the following each day:
- A backpack (sized to fit your child) for carrying personal items and any camp materials they will be bringing home
- Filled water bottle(s)
- 1-2 snacks (or more), depending on the child's needs
- A sack lunch that does not require refrigeration
- Closed-toed shoes
- A hair tie to hold back lengthy hair, if applicable
- All camps spend a portion of each day outside. Please send your child with clothing appropriate for the daily forecasted weather (jacket, sweatshirt,Ìýrain poncho, etc.)
- Optional: A mask or any additional Personal Protective Equipment the child wishes to utilize
​Grade Policy:Ìý¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Science Discovery serves students in grades K-12. Careful consideration is used to determine grade levels for all camps and classes. To provide the highest quality experience for all participants, it is necessary to adhere to the specified grade range for all camps and classes.
Cancellation and Transfer Policy:ÌýScience Discovery has designed its cancellation policy to minimize the number of camp and classÌýspots that are unused due to last-minute cancellations. Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the start of the camp/class will incur a $35 administrative fee. NoÌýrefunds will be given for cancellations made within 30 days of the start of the camp/class. In the event that a camp/classÌýis cancelled by Science Discovery, registrants will receive a full refund.ÌýTransfer requests made up to 30 days prior to the start of a camp/class will incur a $15ÌýadministrativeÌýfee. Transfer requests made within 30Ìýdays of the start of a camp/class will incur a $35 administrative fee.