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Space & Aviation · 🏫 Seattle Pacific University

Tech Trek (AAUW Seattle Branch)

Tech Trek provides a unique opportunity for middle school girls to experience college life while being immersed in hands-on STEM learning and mentored by female scientists.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 1-week Overnight Camp In-person All skill levels 💰 $1,600 total

About this camp

Tech Trek is a week-long residential STEM camp designed for girls entering 8th grade, aiming to foster their interest, excitement, and self-confidence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Campers live in university dorms, experiencing college life firsthand, and engage in hands-on activities and core classes taught by female scientists. The curriculum includes diverse subjects such as Stardust Astronomy, Robotics Engineering, Bodies by Design, App Inventor, and Cyber Security. Afternoons feature a variety of workshops, and the program includes field trips to locations like the Pacific Science Center, Boeing Museum of Flight, or a US Geological Survey site. Girls also have the opportunity to interact with professional women in STEM fields, learning about their educational and career paths. The camp emphasizes hands-on problem-solving and aims to spark curiosity, placing participants on a path toward success in STEM.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day at Tech Trek starts bright and early with core classes in subjects like Astronomy, Robotics, or Cyber Security, followed by a variety of workshops in the afternoon. Evenings may include special events or free time, with lights out around 10:00 p.m.

Best suited for

This camp is best for girls entering 8th grade who have an enthusiasm and curiosity about STEM, are solid students, and may have limited access to STEM enrichment programs.

What you'll learn

Stardust Astronomy Robotics Engineering Bodies by Design App Inventor Cyber Security Computer Coding Forensics

Location

Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA

Sponsored · Research Ignited

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