A week of summer fun and STEM at Thinkabit Lab™ @ the MEZ
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Have you ever thought about how new technologies are invented?
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Have you ever wondered how a computer “understands” us?
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Do you want to build robotic crafts?
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Do you want to meet some real engineers, and learn what they do?
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Do you want to make new friends and have fun with other students?
Qualcomm® Thinkabit Lab™ Tech for Good Camp is a one-week STEM camp for youth entering middle and high school, which provides hands-on engineering project experience through Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab at the Michigan Engineering Zone in Midtown Detroit.
Campers will learn new skills while strengthening their scientific and mathematical understanding through hands-on engineering projects. You will have the opportunity to meet professional engineers, learn about engineering tools and their applications, explore the engineering design process, build your own projects, and meet new friends!
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
Current 6th – 8th graders (by the time of camp this summer, students will be incoming 7th – 9th graders) may apply.
WHEN?
- August 5 – 9, 2024: Middle School Camp (Must be currently in 6th/7th grade)
- August 12 – 16, 2024: Middle School Camp (Must be currently in 7th/8th grade)
WHAT WILL THE CAMP FOCUS ON?
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math projects…and loads of FUN!
COST?
Thinkabit Camp is completely funded by Qualcomm so there is no cost to parents! All necessary technology will be provided to ensure that participants have access to the virtual camp experience.
WHERE?
Camp will take place at the MEZ, located at 3663 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201. Camp hours will be 9 AM – 3:30 PM, but we will offer flexible student drop-off between 8:30-9 AM and flexible student pick-up between 3:30-5 PM.
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF CAMPERS?
As a camper, you will be expected to arrive promptly, be fully engaged, be open to new experiences, have a positive attitude, work in teams, play and have fun!
LINK TO APPLY
Click here to access the 2024 Thinkabit Lab Summer Camp Application. Spaces are limited and completing this application does not guarantee your student entry into the camp. Please submit the application by April 5th, 2024. We will notify you as to whether your child was accepted or added to the waitlist by April 30th, 2024.
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions about summer camps, contact [email protected]
