Women's and Diversity Programs
Camp Reach (entering grade 7)
Camp Reach is an award-winning summer residential program for girls in Massachusetts who are entering 7th grade and who are interested in learning more about careers in engineering and technology. The two-week program includes hands-on workshops, a design project for a community organization, field trips, recreational activities, and follow-up programs during the academic year.
Dates offered Summer 2009: July 19-31 Applications are due by April 15, 2009.
Cost: $575
For More information: please visit http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/Women/Girls/Reach/, email reach@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 (entering 9th and 10th graders)
July 12-18 - WUNDERS II (entering 11th and 12th graders)
Cost: $500
For More information: 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 grades 9-12)
Strive is a residential program for African American, Hispanic and American Indian high school students to explore the areas of engineering and science as well as 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.
Sports Camps (ages 7-17)
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, field hockey, 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:
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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