Dunwoody College Summer Camps
Due to the current health pandemic, and in order to protect the health of our students, employees, and visitors, Dunwoody College of Technology will not be holding camps on campus this summer. The College is currently looking at alternative delivery methods for two of the programs. Check back soon for updates.
2020 Summer Camp Update
Born to Design: Virtual Interior Design Summer Camp
Immerse yourself in the world of interior design during a four-day, virtual summer camp this June. Born to Design introduces students to the interior design profession through project-based learning. Study color, materials, architectural drawing, and digital media while working with established, professional designers and instructors in an online format. Students will complete a design project that encompasses all phases of the design process.
AGES: Students entering grades 8-12 in Fall 2020
WHEN: June 15-18
TIME: Class sessions will run from 9-10 a.m. & 1-2 p.m. daily with open hours for individual meetings and project support in between
FORMAT: Online learning
COST: $175, Includes the use of a laptop, design software, and project supplies
CONTACT: Korrin Howard | khoward@dunwoody.edu | 612.381.8157
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 10, 2020
Register for the Born to Design camp on Eventbrite
Arts-n-Crafts, Robots & Computing Camp – Cancelled
This camp has been cancelled for Summer 2020.
CAMP DESCRIPTION: Students learn the basics of computing through arts and crafts projects, such as: building and programing robots with LEGO Mindstorms®, learning about Artbotics, and programing with Scratch. Activities are led by Dunwoody faculty and staff.
AGES: Students entering grades 6-8
WHEN: Summer 2021
CONTACT: Rob Bentz, Dean of Computer Technology | rbentz@dunwoody.edu | 612.381.8117
High School Robotics Camp – Cancelled
This camp has been cancelled for Summer 2020.
CAMP DESCRIPTION: Students are exposed to CAD software, electronics, mechanical assembly and programming while they build a fully autonomous robot. This robot uses RoboTeq’s motor controller and a custom designed CNC machined chassis. Hands-on activities are led by expert faculty.
AGES: High school students entering grades 10-12 in Fall 2020
WHEN: Summer 2021
CONTACT: E.J. Daigle, Dean of Robotics & Manufacturing | edaigle@dunwoody.edu | 612.381.8172
Power Girls
Hosted at Girl Scouts River Valleys, campers practiced hands-on construction and welding and perfected their DIY skills. Dunwoody women also helped campers build two Tiny Houses.
Interior Design camp
Hosted by Dunwoody’s Interior Design department and RSP Architects, campers studied color, materials, architectural drawing, and digital media with professional designers. Campers also visited design firms and beautiful spaces throughout the Twin Cities.
Arts-n-Crafts, Robots & Computing Camp
Hosted by Dunwoody’s Computer Technology department, campers learned the basics of computing through arts and crafts projects. Students built and programed robots with LEGO Mindstorms®, learned about Artbotics, and programed with Scratch and other tools.
Youth Career Awareness Program (YCAP) College Prep Summer Camp
YCAP Summer Campers explored career paths, took college-readiness courses, went on field trips, visited job sites, and interacted directly with industry partners. Several campers will be attending Dunwoody this fall.
