High School Students
WPI courses open to motivated High School Students
In Summer 2009, WPI will offer selected college courses to motivated and gifted high school students. Classes will be held July 13-August 13 and carry full college credit. For a complete list of the courses to be offered, please click here.
To register for courses, please use the Visiting College Student page.
Frontiers (entering grades 11 & 12)
The real thing - On campus. Frontiers is a two-week, summer residential program for soon-to-be juniors and seniors interested in science, mathematics, and engineering. Looking for something new and exciting to do over summer break? Would you love to spend your summer splicing DNA or designing a robot? Or would you prefer creating your own multimedia Web pages, investigating interplanetary travel, or exploring flight? Well, WPI’s Frontiers may have just the perfect solution for you. Application deadline May 31, 2009.
Dates offered Summer 2009:
Session I July 12–24, 2009 - $1950
Session II July 25-August 1, 2009 - $1500
Sessions I and II $3,300
For more information and application: please visit http://admissions.wpi.edu/Frontiers/ , email frontiers@wpi.edu or call the Summer office at 508-831-5517.
Launch (entering grades 9 & 10)
Launch is a five-day program for soon-to-be freshmen and sophomores interested in biology, chemistry/biochemistry, interactive media and game development, and robotics. This program will challenge you to explore the outer limits of knowledge in these fields. You'll attend workshops and perform lab work in your chosen area of study. With classmates, you'll work on projects and assemble your findings. You'll learn from outstanding WPI instructors and use state-of-the-art experimental, analytical, and computer technology.
Dates offered Summer 2009: August 3-7
Cost: $495
For more information: please visit http://admissions.wpi.edu/Launch/ , email launch@wpi.edu or call the Summer office at 508-831-5517.
WUNDERS (entering grades 9-12)
WUNDERS is a hands-on exploration of engineering, math and science for young women. A residential experience, the program features introductions to various fields of engineering, math and science in addition to working in teams to create an engineering design project.
Dates offered Summer 2009:
July 12-18, - WUNDERS I (9th and 10th graders)
July 12-18, - WUNDERS II (11th and 12th graders)
Cost: $500
For More information and application: please visit http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/Women/Girls/WUNDERS/ , email wunders@wpi.edu or call the Summer office at 508-831-5517.
STRIVE (entering grades9-12)
Strive is a residential program to encourage African American, Hispanic and American Indian high school students to explore the areas of engineering and science. It is a hands-on exploration of engineering, math and science. You will be able to learn more about potential careers in these areas by engaging in labs facilitated by a dedicated team of WPI faculty and students. Strive isn't all work! The evenings are filled with opportunities for you to have fun with your fellow participants, who come from all over the country.
Dates offered Summer 2009: July 5-11
Cost: $500
For More information: please visit http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/Diversity/K12/Strive/ , email strive@wpi.edu ,or call the Summer office at 508-831-5517.
Teen Venture Program (ages 16-19)
The Teen Venture Program is a fun, intensive, highly interactive week of workshops, games, mental challenges, and talks that will keep teens busy, engaged, and focused on the task of getting to know their strengths, interests, and abilities to create their own business or social venture based on their ideas and passions. An application for admission is required.
Dates offered Summer 2009: June 29-July 2
Cost: $395
For more information: please visit http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Depts/MGT/CEI/Programs/teencamp.html , email cei@wpi.edu or call the Summer office at 508-831-5517.
Sports Camps
Join us for our 33rd year of Summer Sports Camps!
This summer WPI will offer sports camps for boys and girls ages 7-17 depending on the camp. Programs will be offered in July & August and will feature baseball, basketball, rowing, soccer and volleyball. Come to WPI to learn new skills, enhance your athletic abilities, meet new friends and have fun!
You will work in small groups getting expert coaching from WPI's Youth Coaches.
Dates offered Summer 2009: July & August –depending on camp
Cost: $85 -$450 depending on camp
For more information: please visit http://wpi.prestosports.com/navbar_white/summer_camps/index, email summercamps@wpi.edu or call the Summer office at 508-831-5517.
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