Grades 8-9

Arcadis Pathways to Engineering Camp

July 6 - 10, 2026 | UB North Campus

Two people work together in a classroom or lab space assembling a small mechanical device mounted on a vertical stand. The device includes a gear mechanism, rods, and wiring connected to a small motor or sensor. One person adjusts a component while the other holds a hot glue gun nearby. Tables, chairs, and an illuminated exit sign are visible in the background, indicating an instructional setting.

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. 

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

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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