Dunwoody College Summer Camps
2019 Summer Camps
Youth Career Awareness Program (YCAP) College Prep Summer Camp
YCAP Summer Camp is a four-and-a-half-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
- Take college-readiness courses
- Go on field trips to places like the Walker Arts Center, the Wabasha Caves, and the St. Paul Cathedral
- 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 2019
WHEN: June 10 – July 12, 2019
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: Apply to participate in the YCAP program. Applications are due by May 1, 2019.
STEM Camp
Design and build a programmable 3D-printed flashlight as you explore topics in STEM-related fields. Personalize your flashlight by first using CAD software, then soldering and assembling the electronic components, and finally programing an onboard microcomputer. Hands-on activities are led by expert faculty.
AGES: Students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school in Fall 2019
WHEN: June 24 – 27
TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
PLACE: Dunwoody College, 818 Dunwoody Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55403
COST: $150
CONTACT: E.J. Daigle | edaigle@dunwoody.edu | 612.381.8172
REGISTER: Registration coming soon. Once available, please apply by May 10, 2019.
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 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in Fall 2019
WHEN: July 15 – July 19
TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
PLACE: Dunwoody College, 818 Dunwoody Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55403
COST: $150
CONTACT: Rob Bentz | rbentz@dunwoody.edu | 612.381.8117
REGISTER: Registration coming soon. Once available, please apply by June 30, 2019. A wait list is available.
2018 Summer Camps
Our 2018 Summer Camps were a huge success! Check out some of our favorite moments below:
STEM Camp
Hosted by the Robotics & Manufacturing department, campers experienced 3D printing, electronics, code writing, CAD modeling, manufacturing, and more! Campers also took an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Boston Scientific, the camp’s sponsor.
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.
Discover Interior Design
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.
