Summer Camps
Still accepting 2024 Grainger Engineering Summer Camps applications.
Camps with fewer applications received in the first round and thus more likely to have availability after that review concludes include:
- People Designing for People (day camp only)
- What it Takes (virtual)
If interested in one of those, we recommend getting an application in as soon as possible. We do not have a confirmed date for when we will remove the application link from the website.
Reviews are currently underway for applications completed by the March 24th priority deadline. Applications completed after the priority deadline will be reviewed in subsequent rounds.
Grainger Engineering Summer Camps
Grainger Engineering Summer Camps are designed to provide STEM-interested students the opportunity to experience authentic and challenging projects and activities, world-class instructors, and a collegiate experience from one of the best engineering schools in the world. The camps provide exposure to different areas of engineering through demonstrations, lab tours, classroom presentations, hands-on activities, and interactions with various students, staff, and professors in those fields. Summer camps are available for middle and high school-aged students (rising 7th – 12th grade) and are available for all genders.
Summer 2024 Camp Offerings
Survey of Engineering Sessions
Want to learn more about the different types of engineering available for study or future careers? Sample 10+ Engineering majors or fields by attending any one of these Survey of Engineering camp sessions.
Camp Name | Dates | For Students Entering this Grade |
Camp Type(s) |
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Discover Engineering Camp |
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9th - 10th |
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Exploring Your Options Camp |
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11th - 12th |
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What it Takes: Exploring Engineering Virtual Camp |
|
9th - 12th |
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3-D (Deeper Dive into a Discipline) Sessions
Take a Deeper Dive into a Discipline (3-D) of Engineering with a full week of focused exploration.
Camp Name | Dates | For Students Entering this Grade |
Camp Type(s) |
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Aerospace Engineering Camp [*EAGER] |
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10th - 12th |
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City Designers and Builders Camp |
|
10th - 12th |
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CURIE: Catalyzing UR Interest in Chemical Engineering [*IDEA] |
|
10th - 12th |
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Discover Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Middle School Daycamp |
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7th - 9th |
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Exploring Mechanical Science and Engineering Camp [*IDEA] |
|
10th - 12th |
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Exploring Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering Camp |
|
11th - 12th |
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GEMS: Material Science and Engineering Camp [*EAGER] |
|
10th - 12th |
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Illinois Aerospace Institute |
|
9th - 12th |
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Learning Electronics, AI, and Programming (LEAP) Camp [*IDEA] |
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10th - 12th |
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Mid-GLAM - Materials Science & Engineering Middle School Daycamp [*EAGER] |
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7th - 9th |
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Molecule Maker Camp [*IDEA] |
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10th - 12th |
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People Designing for People (SCD) Camp |
|
10th - 12th |
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POETS Young Engineers Camp [*IDEA] |
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5th-8th |
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Power of Bioengineering Camp [*IDEA] |
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9th - 12th |
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Roboscape Cybersecurity Camp |
|
11th - 12th |
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Saving FACE (Food, Agriculture, Construction, & Environment) Around the World |
|
10th - 12th |
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Tracks to the Future: Railroad Transport and Engineering Camp |
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9th - 12th |
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Summer Camp Application and Deadline(s)
Priority Deadline: March 24, 2024
For more information regarding eligibility, the application process, and the camp experience, visit Summer Camp FAQs.