ADVISORY: Statler College Engineering Challenge Camps Inspire WV Students to Engage in World of STEM

K-12 students get to strut their stuff at Statler's Engineering Challenge Camps, designed to engage kids in the world of STEM (WVU Photo/J. Paige Nesbit)

K-12 students from across West Virginia will have the opportunity to grow, learn and explore at this year’s Engineering Challenge Camps, hosted by Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University.

Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

WHAT: Students will dive into the world of STEM and learn new concepts in robotics, mechanical, aerospace, civil, computer science, electrical, mining, chemical, biomedical, industrial, petroleum and natural gas engineering.

WHERE: 1306 Evansdale Drive, Morgantown

WHEN: Elementary Challenge Camps

• June 10 - 14

• July 8 - 12

• July 22 - 26
  

• Grades 1-3: 9:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. 

• Grades 4-5: 1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Middle School Challenge Camps

• June 24 - 28

• July 15 - 19

• July 29 - August 2

High School Challenge Camps 

• June 24 - 28 (GirlGenius)

• July 15 - 19 (Innovation University)

• July 29 - August 2 (RoboCode)

FREE Virtual Mining and Explosives Camp

• July 15 - 17

• Rising 5th - 7th Graders: 11:00 am - 1:00 p.m.

• Rising 8th - 12th Graders: 2:00 pm - 4:00 p.m.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

• Elementary camps are week-long, half-day camps where students will have the opportunity to work on fun new challenges. This year’s theme is Imagination Inc: Where Little Minds Engineering Monstropolis Marvels! Students will learn fundamental engineering principles, creative problem solving, design and teamwork through engaging, hands-on activities. 

• Middle school Challenge Camps are from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. with lunch included. This year’s theme is Mission: Possible! Junior Engineers at Work. Designed to provide campers with problem-solving, critical thinking and teamwork experience, this camp is inspired by the world of espionage. Students will embark on a mission to tackle engineering challenges that require ingenuity, creativity and a touch of stealth.

• High school camps run from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. with lunch included. GirlGenius is a week of empowerment, innovation and hands-on exploration for girls and nonbinary students eager to dive into the world of engineering. Innovation University invites aspiring engineers to explore through collaboration and cutting-edge technology across all engineering disciplines. RoboCode is designed for students eager to dive into the exciting world of robotics and coding.

• The free virtual mining and explosives camp is open to all students grades 5-12 where they can discover what mining engineers do and how it relates to other fields of engineering. Email questions to Dr. Amy McBrayer at Amy.McBrayer@mail.wvu.edu

• Grades 5-8 can register at: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ABzzEstO2rdtbM 

• Grades 9-12 can register at: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9uTa21FK81CUjDo 

For full information about the camps, agendas and activities, visit the Engineering Challenge Camps website.

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