Elementary School Students
WPI is dedicated to making a child's experience the best it can be. We know that parents have questions, and we have done our best to address them. If you still have questions after checking out Parent's Page, please contact the Summer Office at 508-831-4900.
Programs marked with an asterisk* require the interested party to submit an application, and in some cases, other documentation. Submission of an application does not represent acceptance. Applicants will be notified of their status of acceptance.
Registration for programs that do not require an application is offered on a first come/first served basis. Both registration and payment are required for the participant to be enrolled in these programs.
REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 15 at 9:00AM!
INTELLECT QUEST
A Summer Program for kids who need an Intellectual Challenge!
Intellect Quest is a fun and challenging program designed to stimulate the inquisitive minds of bright, motivated students. Designed for students (grades 5-8) throughout the area, this experience requires cooperation, organization, and innovation.
Under the supervision or our summer director and alongside Mass Academy students, participants work in a hands-on environment within the disciplines of math, science, and technology.
Intellect Quest 2012, click here for Application and Teacher Recommendation.
- Division 1: July 9 - 13, 2012 Must be entering 7 or 8 grade as of September 2012
- Division 2: July 16 - 20, 2012 Must be entering 5 or 6 grade as of September 2012
Audience: Elementary and Middle school students
Cost: $300 per Division
For more information on this program, visit Mass Academy.
This weeklong day program designed to inspire and excite its participants as they explore science and engineering in a fun and inventive atmosphere. It teaches the basics of designing, building and programming autonomous robots using the LEGO® MINDSTORMS™ platform. The student-designed robots then face-off in a friendly competition on the final day to demonstrate what was learned during the week. Program hours are 9am-4pm.
Program dates: July 9-13, 2012
Audience: Entering grades 4-6 in fall 2012
Cost: $395
WOMEN IN SCIENCE
Ever wonder where science can take you? Science is the foundation of so many fields from Veterinary medicine, to chemistry to national intelligence. This week long program is designed for girls entering grades 5-7 and will provide a survey of many applications of science. Each day there will be 4 science based workshops, teambuilding activities and games. Girls will be placed in groups of 10 and rotate throughout the workshops each day. Teambuilding activities will include the entire group. Lunch is provided in Morgan Dining Hall. Program hours are 9am to 4pm.
Program dates: July 16-20, 2012
Audience: Entering grades 5-7 in fall 2012
Cost: $295
SPORTS CAMPS
Join us for our 36th year of Summer Sports Camps!
This summer WPI will offer sports camps for boys and girls ages 7-18 depending on the camp. Programs will be offered June - August and will feature basketball, field hockey, 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 2012: July - August –depends on camp
Cost: Depends on camp. See our full listing of Sports programs.
NOTE: All full day K-12 programs include lunch, materials, a T-shirt or drawstring bag, admission to field trips and transportation unless specifically noted otherwise.
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