Early Engagement
The College of Engineering is committed to engaging students, faculty and staff to positively impact engineering career awareness and preparation in K-12 education, especially among underrepresented students and communities.
OUR GOALS
Broaden Participation
- Bring opportunities to underserved K-12 students so that they become aware of engineering careers and are knowledgeable about pathways to get there.
Support Broader Impacts
- Enable faculty to extend their teaching and research in a way that encourages and supports the next generation of students to become aware of and be prepared for, engineering as a course of study and career path.
Building a Culture of Outreach
- Foster an environment for faculty, staff and students, where outreach is normative and expected behavior and integrated into the student experience to prepare graduates for careers marked by service to their communities.
OSU Summer Programs
Accordions
Summer Institute (SI) is the Ohio Supercomputer Center's two-week residential program where gifted high school students learn through project-based, hands-on experiences. Working in small teams, students use OSC's supercomputers to solve complex science and engineering problems, catch hackers using network forensics, study the spread of the bird flu, design computer games and more.
Grades: 10th - 12th
Co-ed? Yes
Dates: June 11 - 23, 2023
Cost: $526
Application Deadline: April 16, 2023
For more information, visit the OSC Summer Institute webpage.
Young Women’s Summer Institute (YWSI) is a week-long program sponsored by the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) for middle school girls in Ohio. Designed to provide hands-on experience with computers, math, science and engineering, YWSI helps girls develop an interest in these subjects by allowing them to work on practical, interesting scientific problems using the latest computer technology.
Grades: 6th - 7th
Co-ed? Girls Only
Dates: July 9 - 15, 2023
Cost: $264
Application Deadline: April 16, 2023
For more information visit the OSC Young Women's Summer Institute webpage.
STEM Summer Camp for High School Students is a week long day camp that focuses on a broad sampling of relevant science and engineering topics. Camp attendees will experience multidisciplinary projects working with Ohio State Marion faculty in math, chemistry, biology, physics, and engineering.
Grades: 9th - 12th
Co-ed? Yes
Dates: July 12 - 16, 2022
Cost: $150
Application Due: May 31, 2023
For more information, visit the Ohio State Marion website.
Stone Lab offers one-week courses where students study aquatic biology, oceanography, conservation, and local biology. Students reside on-site.
Grades: Age 15 minimum
Co-ed? Yes
Summer 2022 courses will only be offered for OSU students
Explore the Stone Lab webpage for all course offerings, costs, and details.
Beyond the Classroom - Girls Exploring Math program invites young women in middle and high school to experience mathematics through engaging activities in an untraditional environment, led by a staff of enthusiastic math professionals.
Grades: 10th - 12th Grade (In-Person) / Rising 7th Grade (Virtual Camp)
Co-ed? Girls Only
Dates: June 6-10, 2022 / June 27 - July 1, 2023
Cost: Free
Application Open: February 1st, 2023
Application Deadline: April 25th, 2023
For more information, visit the Beyond The Classroom webpage.
Data Science For Women Summer Camp - The Translational Data Analytics Institute hosts a free summer camp designed for students in rising grades 7, 8, and 9 to explore data science and analytics. It’s an exciting, fast-growing field centered on scientific methods and processes for extracting new knowledge from data. Students who learn these skills can combine them with an unimaginably wide range of interests, from business and biology to health care and education, to city planning and social services.
Grades: 7th - 9th
Co-ed? Yes
Dates: July 26-30, 2023
Cost: Free
Application Deadline: April 9th, 2023
For more information, visit the Translational Data Analytics Institute website.
Summer Camp for High School Students Interested in Medicine - MD Camp, sponsored by The Ohio State University Area Health Education Center, is an intensive, three-week summer day camp providing participants an experience in the rigors of medical school. MD Camp students will have the opportunity to shadow clinicians and researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. By the end of MD Camp, students will have a greater grasp of what a career in medicine is like and how to go about becoming a successful physician.
Grades: 10th-12th
Co-ed? Yes
Dates: July 12-30, 2023
Cost: $325
Application Deadline: March 31, 2023
For more information, visit the College of Medicine website.
Buckeye Precollege Summer Institute - Launching in summer 2023, Buckeye Precollege Summer Institutes will offer academically ambitious and intellectually curious high school students the opportunity to participate in a two-week residential academic program designed to give them a taste of college life and prepare them for the road ahead.
Grades: 9th-11th
Co-ed? Yes
Dates: June 5-16, 2023 and June 19-30, 2023
Cost: $3,900
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions after March 15, 2023
For more information, visit the Buckeye Precollege Summer Institute webpage.
Camp CAR is a week long summer day camp intended to educate students 14-18 year olds on various aspects of engineering including automotive, simulation and manufacturing.
Grades: Ages 14 - 18
Co-ed? Yes
Dates: July 24-28, 2023
Cost: Check application for details
Application Open: February 1st, 2023
Application Deadline: April 25th, 2023
For more information, visit the Camp CAR webpage.
Non-OSU (Central Ohio) Summer Programs
Accordions
iD Tech Camps: Code, Game, Create! is led by hip, tech-savvy instructors, ages 7-17 code apps, design video games, mod with Minecraft, engineer robots, build websites, produce films, and more.
Grades: Courses available for ages 7 - 17
Co-ed? Yes
Visit the IDTech website for course offerings, costs, and details.
Classroom Antics Summer Camps - Students will learn what they love by creating video games, producing stop-motion animation movies, coding computer programs or engineering LEGO robots in a Classroom Antics Tech Camp! Locations available in Worthington, Powell, Pickerington, Hilliard, New Albany-Gahanna, Dublin, Worthington, Westerville, Grove City. See website for more details about each camp.
Grades: Courses available for ages 6 - 14
Co-ed? Yes
Cost: $259 for one week of half-day camps or $498 for one week of full-day camps
Application Deadline: Open until classes are full
For locations and times visit the Classroom Antics website.
Summer Camp at the Zoo - Non-residential day camps for grades K-7 where your child will explore the Zoo and get an in-depth opportunity to learn about our natural world.
Grades: Camp available for ages 3 - K and Grades 1 - 7
Co-ed? Yes
Registration Deadline: Registration open until classes are full
Discover class details about the Columbus Zoo programs.
Be WISE Camp - a residential STEM camp designed to develop interest in young women. It is held at Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio.
Grades: 7th - 8th
Co-ed? Girls Only
Dates: June 5-10, 2023
Cost: $600
Application Deadline: May 1st, 2023
For more information, explore the Be WISE summer camp page.
B-WISER Science Camp - Offers a science camp for current 7th and 8th grade girls who are interested in STEM. Students take a full daily curriculum with classes in earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, robotics and engineering. Campers use campus science labs and stay in Wooster’s college dorms. Financial aid is available for qualifying students.
Grades: 7th - 8th
Co-ed? Girls Only
Dates: June 5-10, 2023
Cost: $600
Application Deadline: April 20, 2023
For more information, explore the B-WISER summer camp page.
Be WISE Day Camp is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) camp for girls entering grades 5 or 6 in the Fall of 2022.
Grades: 5th - 6th
Co-ed? Girls Only
Dates: TBD
Cost: $170
Application Deadline: Open until full (72 girls max)
For more information visit the Be WISE day camp page.
Classroom Antics Summer Camps - As a leading provider of Columbus Summer Camps in Central Ohio, we know how important it is to make sure summer camps are enjoyable and conveniently located. As a result, we offer multiple weeks of exciting STEM-focused summer camps throughout the Columbus area. These in-person camps are designed for kids and teens ages 6-14.
Grades: 6 - 14 years old
Co-ed? Yes
Dates: First available camp session is June 12-16, 2023.
There is much availability throughout the rest of Summer 2023.
Cost: $259. Pricing varies with each session.
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on a first come basis until sessions are full.
For more information, explore the Classroom Antics webpage.
Air Camp USA, Dayton, OH - Engaging in the science, technology, engineering, and math of aviation and aeronautics for students entering grade 4-6. These are offered as either 2 or 3 day day camps.
Grades: 4th - 6th
Co-ed? Yes
Dates: 2 Day: June 13-14, 2023 & July 11-12, 2023
3 Day: June 15-17 & July 13-15, 2023
Cost: 2 Day Camp: $249
3 Day Camp: $375
Application Deadline: April 15, 2023
For more information, visit the Air Camp USA website.
Air Camp USA, Dayton, OH - An action-packed, Sunday-through-Friday residential camp for students entering grades 7-9 that combines hands-on, experiential learning. Overnight Middle School Camp (5 nights, 6 days) held at University of Dayton.
Grades: 7th - 9th
Co-ed? Yes
Dates: July 10-15, 2023 & July 17-22, 2023
Cost: 5 Day, No Overnight Camp: $899
5 Day, Overnight Camp: $1275
Application Deadline: April 15, 2023
For more information, visit the Air Camp USA website.
Air Camp USA, Dayton, OH - An action-packed, 2-day camp for students entering grades 10-12 that combines hands-on, experiential learning. Overnight High School Camp (5 days, 6 nights) held at University of Dayton.
Grades: 10th - 12th
Co-ed? Yes
Dates: June 19-24, 2023 & July 26 - July 1, 2023
Cost: 4 Day, Overnight: $995
Application Deadline: April 15, 2023
For more information, visit the Air Camp USA website.
Ross Mathematics Program - An intensive 6 week summer experience designed to encourage motivated pre-college students to explore mathematics. On ODU or Rose-Hulman campus.
Grades: 15 - 18 Years old
Co-ed? Yes
Dates: ODU: June 11 - July 21, 2023
Rose-Hulman: June 18 - July 28, 2023
Cost: $6000 (Financial aid is available for those who qualify)
Application Deadline: March 31st, 2023
For more information, explore the Ross Mathematics Program.
PAST Foundation: Immersive summer programs give students an opportunity to apply education in real world settings. These programs help students develop the soft skills that business and industry desire, such as problem-solving, collaboration, communication and critical thinking.
Grades: Elementary and Middle School
Co-ed? Yes
For information on all offerings, visit the PAST Summer programs page.
Center for Architecture and Design Camp is a program introducing students to the world of design through hands-on activities, field trips, walking tours, presentations from professionals, and games.
Grades: Grades 3-8
Co-ed? Yes
Dates: Click Here for 2024 dates
Cost: $350
Application Open: 2023 Closed
For more information, visit the Center for Architecture and Design Camp website.
Engineering Basics Summer Camp is designed to serve as an introductory hands-on experience for students interested in engineering and engineering technology careers. Join Columbus State faculty and staff to experiment with cutting edge equipment and explore the world of engineering. Hosted by and held at Columbus State Community College.
Grades: 9-12 & and Rising College Freshman
Co-ed? Yes
Dates: June 5-9, 2023
Cost: Free
Application Open: Open now
For more information visit the Engineering Basics Summer Camp page.
Additive Manufacturing Summer Camp is a 3-D printing summer experience at Columbus State! Additive manufacturing is a process of making three-dimensional objects from a digital model. It uses additive processes that print successive layers of material to create different shapes. In this camp, students get hands-on experience and explore manufacturing careers. Hosted by and held at Columbus State Community College.
Grades: 9-12 & and Rising College Freshman
Co-ed? Yes
Dates: June 12-16, 2023
Cost: Free
Application Open: Open now
For more information visit the Engineering Basics Summer Camp page.
Robotics Summer Camp allows students to dive into the world of Industry 4.0 and universal robotics in this week-long experience aimed at providing students with hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing trends and careers. Hosted by and held at Columbus State Community College.
Grades: 9-12 & and Rising College Freshman
Co-ed? Yes
Dates: June 20-23, 2023
Cost: Free
Application Open: Open now
For more information explore the Columbus State Community College Summer Camps page.
GenCyber allows students to explore hacking, coding, cybers threats, and more! GenCyber invites high school students to learn about the growing field of cybersecurity with fun activities. Previous experience is not required! Hosted by and held at Columbus State Community College.
Grades: 9-12 & and Rising College Freshman
Co-ed? Yes
Dates: June 26-30, 2023
Cost: Free
Application Open: Open now
For more information explore the Columbus State Community College Summer Camps page.
