Summer Science

There are some really cool opportunities for you guys to do some really cool stuff this summer!Here are some descriptions of programs you can apply for and links where you can read more about the ones you are interested in. You should be able to find applications on each website also. You can post a comment here to let me know what you're looking into. Let me know if you need help!


Aquatic Sciences Adventure Camp
Students study water resources in the beautiful Central Texas Hill Country. Activities
include collecting aquatic organisms, microscope labs, water chemistry labs (pH, temperature,
dissolved oxygen, turbidity), viewing wildlife and spring systems from a glass-bottom
boat. Recreational activities include tubing, swimming, river rafting, a scuba/snorkeling
lesson, and Sea World.


iD Tech Camps
Create digital movies, websites, video games, robots and more! iD Tech Camps provides
weeklong day and overnight summer programs for ages 7-17 at 60 universities in 26 states,
including UT Austin. Teen programs include: iD Gaming Academy, iD Film Academy and iD
Programming Academy.

Texas Brigades Wildlife Ed & Leadership Development
Dates: 6/14/2009 to 7/30/2009
Six week-long camps to choose from! Intensive programs studying wildlife biology and ecology,
along with leadership and life-skills development. Network with professionals in the industry.
Connect with youth with similar interests. Become a leader!

Wonder-Space Computer and Technology Camp
Build a computer or a robot! Design a computer game! Direct and edit your own video!
Or animate graphics and more! At Wonder-Space campers get hands-on experience with
engineering and technology principles using project based curriculums designed by Rice
University graduates. Ages 7-17. Coed. All experience levels.

Bridge to Engineering
Residential engineering camp for 9th & 10th grades

Science; It's A Girl Thing
The goals are to provide girls with strong role models and dispel myths and misconceptions about science and careers in science. Campers experience university life, hands-on classes and recreational activities. Some classes include: food and nutrition, chemistry, environmental toxicology, the biology of disaster relief, engineering, mathematics and animal science.

Shake Hands With Your Future
Shake Hands is a summer residential camp for academically talented students. Students experience university life and attend two classes. The camp includes field trips, and recreational activities.


Run on the Wind:Engineering A Clean Tomorrow
Students will explore the power of the wind and the means by which we harness it. They will measure the wind, learn the basics of turbine design and test their wind turbine. They will learn what academic skills are necessary to succeed in this important emerging field. Attendance is limited to 45 students. We encourage early registration.

Check them out and then let me know if you want to apply for any of these. If the program is not free, there is a possibility that you can get a scholarship through the Texas gifted and talented program. Keep in mind that being involved in programs like these can really get the attention of college, people who give scholarships to go to college, and even future employers. I met some of my best friends by taking the leap and getting involved in programs like these, and you never know what doors of opportunity will open to you, just from saying "yes" to one opportunity that comes your way.

Keep me posted!