The University of St. Thomas

School of Engineering

STEPS Camp

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STEPS Camp

STEPS Camp Video

View a  video of summer camp activities produced by UST with narration by Dave Nimmer.STEPS Camper with plane 

2010 STEPS Camp


  • The Science Technology & Engineering Preview Summer Camp for Girls (STEPS) completing 6th grade in spring 2010 and entering 7th grade in fall 2010 will have 6 one-week sessions in 2010. 
     Link to Registration and Application Form.

June 27-July 1,  2010
July 5 - July  9,  2010 
July 11-July 15, 2010 
July 18-July 22, 2010 
July 25-July 29, 2010 
August 1 - August 5, 2010

  • The Advanced STEPS camp - one one-week session. For girls completing 8th grade in spring 2010 and entering 9th grade in fall 2010.  Girls must have attended the 6th grade camp to be eligible for the Advanced STEPS camp.

June 20-24, 2010

 

WHAT IS STEPS?STEPS Camper with Airplane

  • An opportunity for girls to learn more about what engineers do:
    Outstanding instructors with extensive backgrounds in engineering, technology and science, teach the workshops
  • A one-week introduction to the world of technology and engineering.
  • A camping experience at the St. Paul Campus of the University of St. Thomas
  • A hands-on experience with high-tech equipment and processes

 STEPS camper adjusts the airplane made for the STEPS program.

Program activities:

Include manufacturing and flying a radio controlled airplane.
Students explore science and engineering topics such as physics, chemistry and team building.
See: 2009 Weekly Camp Schedule (.pdf) or 
        2009 Advanced Camp Weekly Schedule (.pdf)

There is time for fun!
The camp schedules a number of activities that may include swimming, pizza parties and karaoke. Participants experience dorm life, cafeteria food and learn what it is like to be on a college campus.

For more information, contact:

Jacki Kubal
(651) 962-5750
email: jkkubal@stthomas.edu

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Feb 04, 2010