Grades 8-9
Arcadis Pathways to Engineering
About the Camp
The Arcadis Pathways to Engineering Camp uses activities in STEM fields to help students understand environmental impact throughout the world. The program features hands-on laboratory projects and field experience on campus and in the community.
Each camper who completes the Arcadis Pathways to Engineering Camp will go home with camp swag including a T-Shirt, water bottle, and more. Campers will also receive a solar powered car, a wind turbine, and a certificate of completion.
Camp Features
- Hands on activities, including games and competitions
- Community engagement
- Societal Factors: environmental, socioeconomic and global impact
- STEM Themes: energy, ecology, and product lifecycle,
- Various tours including:
- Outdoors tour of UB North Campus covering the Ellicott complex, Letchworth Woods, Lake Lasalle, University Garden, and UB Solar Strand
- Outdoors tour of UB North Campus covering the Ellicott complex, Letchworth Woods, Lake Lasalle, University Garden, and UB Solar Strand
Qualifications
All students entering 8th and 9th grade in the fall are eligible to attend the camp. Maximum camp enrollment is 30 students. Acceptance to our camps does not depend on high achieving academics or prior knowledge. Students who show enthusiasm for engineering and the STEM fields all have an equal chance of acceptance.
Transportation is available for residents of the City of Buffalo; bus stops will be scheduled after there is a final camp roster.
Cost
There is no cost associated with this camp.
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