Camps for K-12 Students
Transportation Camp
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Where high school students can explore the state-of-practice of today’s transportation.
About the Camp
The Transportation Camp is a highly competitive scholarship program that provides 30 high school students with a great chance to investigate careers and educational opportunities in today's transportation industry and beyond.
Students participate in discussions, hands-on design competitions, and trips to study local and regional transportation hot spots. They also spend time with industry role models and a diverse group of students.
Transportation Camp scholarship funding for 2019 is provided by the Stephen Still Institute for Sustainable Transportation and Logistics. Past funding was provided by a Federal Highway Administration grant.
Visit the Regional Traffic Operations Center in NITTEC.
Tour the Buffalo International Airport and Air Control Tower.
Cruise along Erie Canal in Lockport.
Program Details
- One-week non-residential program
- High school students only (rising 9th grade to rising 12th grade)
- Participation is completely free and students will receive free field trip transportation and lunches
- Learn about transportation engineering through awesome hands-on activities and group projects
- Tour the regional traffic operation center and transit authority in Greater Niagara Falls and Buffalo region
- Tour of Buffalo International Airport and Air Control Tower
- Cruise along Erie Canal in Lockport
- Spend time with professionals from transportation authorities and industry
- Leadership and communication training program
- College preparation and admission process
- Minority or underrepresented students are encouraged to apply
Sponsors
The UB Transportation Camp is sponsored by the Stephen Still Institute for Sustainable Transportation and Logistics.