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Dates: 

July 9-13,2012

July 18 -22, 2012

July 23-27, 2012

WE @ RIT:  Everyday Engineering Summer Programs

Everyday Engineering Summer Program is a week long, non-residential, summertime day camps designed to spark an interest in engineering & technology fields among girls and young women.  Campers will participate in activities that give them hands-on experiences and inspire learning.

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DATES: Summer 2012

Plant Genome Research High School Summer Internship

The internship program involves students in laboratory-based Plant Genome Research Projects (PGRP). By participating in PGRP summer internships, students gain a broader knowledge of plant genetics, take away a better understanding of genuine scientific research and connect with others that are interested in careers in science and research.

Challener Learning Center of Greater Rochester Summer Camp

Students will "fly" two missions to Mars, experience a Planetarium show, video conference live with an actual NASA engineer, create a stop motion animated movie, create a podcast, and much more.

When they are not part of a flight crew on a simulated mission, students are engineers and scientists designing vehicles and simple machines to be used on the surface of Mars. Like real engineers and scientists, campers will follow specific NASA guidelines such as cost effectiveness and durability. By the end of camp, students will have experienced some of the challenges actual NASA astronauts, engineers and scientists face.

 Rochester Museum & Science Center 2012 Summer Camps

RMSC summer fun hands-on opportunities for children and young people ages 2–15 to explore everything from robots to fossils to amusement park science. Week-long camp sessions take place from the end of June through August at the Museum & Science Center on East Avenue and at the RMSC Cumming Nature Center near Naples, NY.

RIT Youth Leadership Camp

Environmental Studies Youth Summer Institute

The Environmental Studies Summer Youth Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges offers a two-week, college-level interdisciplinary program for talented high-school students entering their junior and senior years  The program is designed as an introduction to a variety of environmental issues and perspectives on nature and our environment.

Dates:
August 5-10, 2012

 
Dates:
Summer 2012

4-H Camp of the Bristol Hills
This exciting opportunity blends the rustic outdoor environment of camp with the science and technology that drives our world today. Using materials from a variety of sources including land-grant universities like Cornell, campers get hands-on experience with a variety of STEM principles.

BUBL Summer Camp

Did you know that Lake Ontario is the smallest of the Great Lakes, or that there are over 275 shipwrecks on the bottom of the Great Lakes?  Explore this and other fascinating water quality studies in our state-of-the-art virtual underwater laboratory, The Bathysphere Underwater Biological Laboratory, also known as BUBL.

Explore Your Future at RIT

This a six-day career exploration program at Rochester Institute of Technology is designed for college-bound high school students with hearing loss who will begin their junior or senior year in fall 2012. This program, offered by Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), focuses on personal growth and career awareness for students as they begin to think about college.

Dates:
June 23 -
August 7, 2012

Cornell University Summer College Program: Engineering Experience

If you're skilled in math and science and would like to use your talents to improve the world, then engineering could be the career for you. This program will give you a first-hand look at this diverse and exciting field. You'll investigate a wide range of technical disciplines including: Bioengineering and earth sciences, chemical and electrical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, computer science and engineering and structural and mechanical engineering.

Dates:
June 23 -
August 4, 2012

Cornell University Summer College Program: Research Apprenticeship in Biological Sciences

The Cornell University Research Apprenticeship in the Biological Sciences (RABS) offers serious, research-oriented students the rare opportunity to join a top-notch laboratory at one of the world’s leading research institutions

Dates:
June 23 -
August 7, 2012

Cornell University Summer College Program: Biological Research and Health Professions

Biological research and the health professions are the hottest fields in science. From biotechnology to rediscovering ancient methods of healing and making brand-new medical breakthroughs—all of these careers and much, much more are part of biology and life sciences.

Dates:
June 23 -
July 14, 2012

Cornell University Summer College Program: Body, Mind and Health

Are you a Sophomore, Junior, or a high school Senior? Spend 3 weeks and earn 3 credits at Cornell University exploring the fascinating past, present, and future of disease, illness, health and medical care in America.

Dates:
June 23 -
August 7, 2012

Cornell University Summer College Program: Focus on the Sciences

Focus on the Sciences is designed especially for students who are passionate about subjects from astronomy to biology and who just can't wait to get to college to undertake in-depth scientific exploration.

Dates:
June 23 -
July 14, 2012

Cornell University Summer College Program: Veterinary Medicine - Small Animal Practice

This program is offered at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine. During the program, you'll  learn the basic form and function of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and digestive systems, and you'll gain hands-on experience and an understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of companion animals.

Dates:
July 15 -
August 4, 2012

Cornell University Summer College Program: Animal Science - Captive Raptor Management

In this program you'll learn how to care for and manage birds of prey while also getting an inside look at animal science and veterinary medicine today.

Dates: 
July 15 -
August 4, 2012

Cornell University Summer College Program: Animal Science - Sustainable Animal Husbandry

This program will help you gain insights into sustainable animal husbandry and acquire first-hand experience in animal science.

Dates: 
July 15 -
August 4, 2012

Cornell University Summer College Program: Animal Science - Conservative Medacine

This three-week program will introduce you to conservation practices, veterinary medicine, and biological principles as they relate to the health of our planet. Through lectures, labs, workshops, field trips, films, and guest speakers, you'll discover the many ways that veterinarians are helping to combat the decline of species worldwide.

Bioscience Camps for Middle and High School Students at RIT
Middle school students entering grades 6 – 8 will use RIT's expansive natural environment and high-tech laboratory to explore the natural world through field trips, lab experiments and computer simulations. High school students entering grades 9 -11 who think they might be interested in a clinical or research career in medicine will enjoy this comprehensive exploration of human health and disease.

• Moovin' & Groovin'
• Little Tent on the Prairie
• Outdoor Gourmet
• The Woodswomen of Piperwood

Plus, many more... check the program website to see annual camp offerings.

Kids Camp at Springdale Farm
During each session, campers will learn about the foods we eat to stay healthy and what the farmer's role is in producing our food. Through hands-on activities, each child will experience how our food gets planted, harvested and then processed into the products we purchase at the store. This camp is for ages 4-9

Dates:
July 5 - August 26

Summer Research Program for High School Juniors
The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) at the University of Rochester holds an annual summer research program for high school students who have just completed their junior year. The eight-week program provides an exceptional opportunity for highly motivated students to experience scientific research in a realistic environment. The students will work 40-hour weeks and are paid.

RoboCamp at RIT
RoboCamp @ RIT is a week-long day camp that lets students design, build, and program robots from Lego Mindstorm NXT kits. Instructors teach the students some of the fundamental aspects of robotics and programming as they relate to the Lego Minstorm NXT. Mobile robots, sensors, programming, engineering design, and fun challenges are some of few aspects covered.

Dates:
July 5-28

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June 25 -
July 16, 2011

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July 18 - 29

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June 27-July 1
July 11-15
July 18-22
July 25-29
August 1-5
August 8-12
August 15-19
August 22-26

Get a head start thinking about your dream career and how to make it happen. At TechGirlz Camp, you will:

• Find out about chemistry, computers, engineering, science, and more.
• Meet other girls like you who are interested in science and technology.
• Use high-tech lab equipment to solve problems.
• Stay in RIT college residence halls.
• Have fun!

Greece Community Education Programs
Throughout the summer the Greece Community Education Program offers classes for all ages and in many subjects including science, computers, engineering, and web design. There is a $3 additional charge for non-greece residents.

Dates:
July 25-29

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July 5 - August 5

Dates:
June 27-August 5

Kinder Camp @ Hobart and William Smith Colleges
This is fun-filled, academically based summer program for campers entering grades 1 and 2. Students will have the opportunity to choose different programs throughout the summer and will be provided with fun, hands-on experiences to expand and enhance their inner self.

Zoo Teen

Every summer the Seneca Park Zoo offers a group of young people the chance to learn about their favorite animals, strengthen their public speaking skills, gain valuable community service experience and help the Zoo reach thousands of visitors with important messages about how to conserve the environment and protect endangered animals. Hours are flexible!

Life Sciences Learning Center Summer Camps
LSLC camps are offered through the University of Rochester's Rochester Scholars Program for middle schoolers and high schoolers.

This years camps include: Summer Science Explorers (CSI), Case Studies in Science: Medical Mysteries, and Case Studies in Science: Biological Research.

Dates:
July 11 -
August 25, 2011

The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry's Science and Technology Entry Program
The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry's Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) is an academic and career development service designed to stimulate and maintain participants' interest in medicine and the health care professions. This program is designed for New York residents (including permanent resident aliens) in grades 8 through 12 who belong to groups of historically *underrepresented in scientific, technical, health-related professions, or who are *economically disadvantaged.

Summer of Innovation

Summer of Innovation is an intensive STEM teaching and learning program that targets middle school students and middle school teachers.  Offers shall include a summer engagement component and follow-on efforts designed to keep students involved in NASA-themed STEM activities during the academic year.

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