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SciGirls Summer Camps

SciGirl summer campers programming activity

SciGirls Summer Camps are one-week hands-on summer camps that inspires middle schoolers to pursue careers in science by involving them in various fields of science with professionals who are working in STEM.

Launched in 2006, the camps are run by the MagLab and WFSU. SciGirls Summer Camp is for campers (rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders) who want to work on hands-on science and engineering projects, meet female role models, and interact with scientists and engineers, all while learning about the MagLab and science across the world.

During their experience, campers will receive:

  • An exposure to a wide range of MagLab science and engineering disciplines.
  • STEM experiences (labs, lectures, demonstrations).
  • Opportunities to collaborate with other SciGirls campers and meet diverse women in STEM.
  • Interactions with scientists and engineers.
  • Materials to participate in STEM projects.
  • A unique SciGirls Virtual Summer Camp T-shirt.

SciGirls Summer Camp

SciGirls Summer Camp is an epic science adventure for middle schoolers who are interested in a journey in STEM fields. This one-week summer experience will ignite their pursuit of a future academic path in STEM as the campers experience a deeper look into the world of MagLab research with opportunities to meet successful female scientists and find their SciGirls STEM path. SciGirls is for those who want to delve into the activity of doing science and take on a STEM adventure.

2024 Camp Information

Application Deadline: April 8, 2024.

Camp Cost: $200 with scholarships available (Scholarship information in application)

Camp Location: National Magnet Lab, Tallahassee, FL

Camp Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST

Camp Dates: July 22-26, 2024.


How to apply

Students will receive an automated email once they have submitted their application. This is confirmation that the application was submitted, and not an acceptance email. If an email is not received, please contact Carlos R. Villa for assistance.

The information collected in the application process will not be shared with any third parties; it is necessary in order to contact campers once they have been accepted. View our Internet privacy policy.

  1. Complete an online application for SciGirls Summer Camps..
  2. Parent or legal guardian must download and complete a SciGirls Summer Camps consent form, then scan and email it to villa@magnet.fsu.edu.

    For more information contact Carlos R. Villa.

Highlights

Campers: for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders

Application deadline: April 8, 2024

Program runs: July 22-26, 2024

Cost: $200


Last modified on 21 May 2024