Students Opportunities

S.T.E.M. Camp | Jun 24-28

Regent University

The Martinson Math and Science Center is offering a unique one week summer camp opportunity for rising 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders onJune 24-28, 2013. Twenty participants will have a chance to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics first hand! With passionate and knowledgeable teachers, state of the art technology, and a beautiful campus, come join us for a week long STEM camp on the campus of Regent University. You'll never be bored at this camp and it's aimed at students who want and can handle a challenge. There's something for anyone who loves to imagine, tinker, create, and enjoy hands-on-activities in an environment filled with fun, learning, and friends. Our goal is to teach children how to think and problem-solve while creating and engaging educational experiences. The camp aims to provide a safe and fun environment complete with qualified staff and excellent programming. Guest speakers, interactive activities and special presentations will complement the camp experience and students will be rewarded with a great opportunity to learn about career opportunities for when they grow up, all while having fun! REGISTER NOW

F.S.I. Camp | Aug 5-9

Regent University Campus

The Martinson Math and Science Center is offering a unique one week summer camp opportunity for middle school students in grades 5-8. Twenty participants will have a chance to explore forensic science during Forensic Science Investigator (FSI Camp) on the campus of Regent University. One effective way to promote children's interest in science is to teach them about forensics. Most children are interested in solving crime mysteries, and they will most likely be fascinated with forensic science. Activities such as learning about crime investigation methods and gadgets, collecting evidence at a crime scene, and studying evidence will help improve children's abilities to apply logical thinking in different situations and find solutions to problems. REGISTER NOW

C.S.I. Camp | Jul 15-19

Regent University Campus

The Martinson Math and Science Center is offering a unique one week summer camp opportunity for middle school students in grades 5-8. Twenty participants will have a chance to explore forensic science during CSI Camp on the campus of Regent University. One effective way to promote children's interest in science is to teach them about forensics. Most children are interested in solving crime mysteries, and they will most likely be fascinated with forensic science. Activities such as learning about crime investigation methods and gadgets, collecting evidence at a crime scene, and studying evidence will help improve children's abilities to apply logical thinking in different situations and find solutions to problems. REGISTER NOW

C-Tech²

Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering invites rising high school junior and senior female students to participate in C-Tech² - Computers and Technology at Virginia Tech from June 30 – July 13, 2013. A primary focus of the program is to help develop and sustain the interests of women in engineering. Participants will spend the majority of their time involved in hands-on activities designed to increase interest in and knowledge of applications of engineering, math, and science to real world situations. The cost of the program is $1000 and includes all housing, meals and activities for the two week program. There are financial need scholarships available. For more information visit our website at: http://www.eng.vt.edu/ctech2

Imagination

Rising 7^th and 8^th grade students are invited to attend a one week non-residential day camp at Virginia Tech. Imagination is a hands-on exploration of engineering led by faculty, graduate and undergraduate students. You can choose which of the two weeks the camp is offered that you would like to attend; July 15 – 19 and July 22 - 26, 2013. The cost of the camp is $125 and includes all activity participation, lunch and snacks. There are financial need scholarships available. For more information about the camp go to our website at; http://www.eng.vt.edu/imagination

OcEaNA

Rising 7^th and 8^th grade students are invited to attend OcEaNA (Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture) June 17-21, 2013. The camp is a hands-on engineering program where students will build their own underwater robot and learn about the oceans and ocean exploration. This camp takes place in Hampton, VA. The cost of the program is $100, there are financial scholarships available. For more information go to our website at; http://www.eng.vt.edu/ceed/oceana

Summer Enrichment Experience at VCOM

The Summer Enrichment Experience at VCOM is a 5-day summer camp designed to introduce Virginia high school students to human anatomy and its relevance to healthy lifestyles and medicine. The camp will be held over two separate weeks in July – one for male students and one for females. Students spend hands-on time in the VCOM Anatomy lab each day and participate in guided learning experiences with VCOM medical students.

Any student selected to participate who lives more than 45 miles from VCOM will be provided free lodging at a local hotel along with breakfast and lunch each day. This year, we are also offering meal scholarships to cover evening meal costs for students with financial need.

Youth Leadership Exchange Opportunity to Paraguay

The program is completely free for students and is sponsored by the State Department. Please let me know if you have any questions and, if you have any interested youth. Application deadline is fast approaching.