The camp provides a unique opportunity for middle school girls to experience college life while engaging with female STEM role models and participating in immersive, hands-on science and technology activities.
AAUW Seattle - Tech Trek is a one-week residential STEM summer camp for girls entering 8th grade. The program aims to foster interest, excitement, and confidence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on learning and exposure to female role models in STEM fields. Campers live in college dorms, experiencing university life firsthand. Mornings are dedicated to core classes such as Stardust Astronomy, Robotics Engineering, Bodies by Design, App Inventor, and Cyber Security. Afternoons feature a variety of workshops, including mini-versions of core classes, DNA extraction, and genetic studies. The camp also includes field trips to locations like the Pacific Science Center, Boeing Museum of Flight, or a US Geological Survey site, providing practical application and real-world context to their studies. Professional women in STEM share their educational and career journeys during evening programs, inspiring campers to consider future STEM pathways. The camp emphasizes hands-on problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork, helping girls develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for STEM subjects.
A typical day involves morning core classes in specialized STEM fields, followed by afternoon workshops that offer diverse hands-on activities and deeper dives into scientific concepts. Evenings include programs with professional women in STEM and recreational activities.
This camp is best for rising 8th-grade girls who show promise in math, science, or technology and might not otherwise have opportunities for STEM enrichment.
Seattle Pacific University
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