Dunwoody College Summer Camps

2020 Summer Camps

Youth Career Awareness Program (YCAP) College Prep Summer Camp

YCAP Summer Camp is a three week camp that helps prepare high school juniors for college.

At the Summer Camp, you will:

• Explore career opportunities available through the technical programs offered at Dunwoody
• Visit job sites and talk to industry partners about what everyday life is like on their job
• Receive $100 weekly stipend, free bus pass, and free lunch for the duration of the camp

If you find a career path that interests you during camp, you’ll have the opportunity to attend Dunwoody after high school graduation. Those accepted into a Dunwoody program will receive a scholarship of up to $10,000/year for two years.

AGES: Students completing their junior year in Spring 2020
WHEN: June 8 – 26, 2020
TIME: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
PLACE: Dunwoody College of Technology
COST: None
CONTACT: Peggy Quam, Assistant Director of Special Initiatives | pquam@dunwoody.edu | 612.381.3067
APPLY: Applications for 2020 are currently open

Born to Design: Interior Design Summer Camp

Immerse yourself in the world of interior design during a four-day, hands-on 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. Students will complete a design project that encompasses all phases of the design process. Museum visit included.

AGES: Students entering grades 8-12 in Fall 2020
WHEN: June 15-18 (Friday, June 19 option, with tours of design firms, available for an additional $100)
TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
PLACE: Dunwoody College, 818 Dunwoody Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55403
COST: $250, Includes lunch, supplies, and field trip
CONTACT: Korrin Howard | khoward@dunwoody.edu | 612.381.8157
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  May 22, 2020

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High School Robotics Camp

Students will be 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: June 22 – 25
TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
PLACE: Dunwoody College, 818 Dunwoody Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55403
COST: $250, includes lunch and all supplies
CONTACT: E.J. Daigle, Dean of Robotics & Manufacturing | edaigle@dunwoody.edu | 612.381.8172
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  May 22, 2020 (This camp will be limited to 20 participants)

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Arts-n-Crafts, Robots & Computing Camp

Learn the basics of computing through arts and crafts projects! Build and program robots with LEGO Mindstorms®, learn about Artbotics, and program with Scratch. Activities are led by Dunwoody faculty and staff.

AGES: Students entering grades 6-8 in Fall 2020
WHEN: July 13 – July 17
TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
PLACE: Dunwoody College, 818 Dunwoody Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55403
COST: $150
CONTACT: Rob Bentz, Dean of Computer Technology | rbentz@dunwoody.edu | 612.381.8117
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2020; wait list available

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