Outreach

Summer Camp

 

WIU's STEM CAMP 

(Grades 9-12)

July 7-12, 2024

 

WIU's STEM Camp is a unique summer camp opportunity for 9th -12th graders with an interest in science who want to explore careers in various scientific fields. This five day long program will provide instruction and scientific activities from a variety of disciplines. It is being offered as a learning experience for those interested, with the goal of keeping our students academically engaged this upcoming summer.

 

register

 


Location WIU Macomb Campus

Residential Camper Program Dates

 

July 7-12, 2024

Commuters are welcome to join the residential campers for evening activities on Sunday of check-in. They are to be picked up by 8 pm and should plan to return to campus Monday morning. Exact location and time will be shared with participant and guardian(s) closer to the start of the program. 

2024 Content Areas (Details added as departments and instructors are confirmed. Text in purple and underlined are confirmed parts of this year's program. They are links to additional information.) 

Agriculture

Astronomy - Day & Evening Telescope Activities under the direction of Kishor Kaple 

Biological Sciences 

Chemistry - Liguo Song , assisted by Graduate Student Ayowole Owlabi

School of Engineering & Technology -   Rafael Obregon

Computer Science - Tahir Khan, Assoc. Professor of Computer Science

Exercise Science 

Nutrition & Dietetics -   Lorri Kanauss   Emily Shupe 

EAGIS

Kibbe Field Station 

Mathematics

Nursing -   Lisa Downs  &  Leesa Thompson

Physics (Quantum games, Sci-Fi movie night) - Kishor Kaple 

Psychology

Speech Pathology & Audiology - Amanda Silberer

Decision Sciences

Participation Criteria

Registrants are to be going into grades 9 -12.

 

Registration:

Enrollment is limited to 12-15 students who are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. The max enrollment will depend on lab space of the departments who decide to be a part of the program. Residential Cost is $500. Commuter Cost is $350. Registration can be completed online.

Refund Policy:

Full refunds will be made for cancellations made two weeks prior to the program start date. 

Accommodations:

Registrants who select the residential option when registring, will be housed at a WIU Residence Hall. Housing and all meals are included in the program registration cost. 

Medical/ADA Compliance:

Students do not qualify for University health care. Parents should check family insurance policies for health and accident coverage. Western Illinois University is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Please let Study Abroad and Outreach staff know how we can accommodate any special needs students may have at least two weeks prior to the program start date.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual’s membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

2024 Cost 

Residental: $500    Commuter: $350

Registration & Scholarship

$100 is due at the time of registration to hold a program spot.

Scholarship Information coming soon.

Deadline One week prior to the start of camp.

 

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Contact Us

Sally Adams
For Questions

sa-adams2@wiu.edu

Horrabin Room 8

(309) 298-1911