SPIRIT - The Summer Camp for Students: July 26-30, 2010
If you are a high school student, the SPIRIT summer camp will show you the exciting and wide-ranging
opportunities that exist for you if you major in a computing program in college and pursue a career
in Information Technology (IT).
Description
This year's one-week, residential program for high school students starts on Monday, July 26, 2010.
During the week, you will complete a variety of hands-on activities that are supported by computer technology.
For example, you will learn to use a software tool, Alice, to create animated stories on a subject of your
choosing. You'll also meet several successful career professionals who will share some of the unique and beneficial
ways that they used computer technology to support their jobs.
Benefits
High school students selected for SPIRIT receive the following benefits:
- Receive $50 per day of on-campus participation
- Stay in air-conditioned dorms for free
- All meals are included
- Certificate of completion
- Software on CD and textbook
Expectations
High school students who apply to SPIRIT should meet the following requirements, if selected:
- Submit required paperwork and a $50 deposit after receiving acceptance notification
to guarantee a spot in the program. ($25 will be refunded after completion of all required
SPIRIT activities.)
- Attend the entire week of the on-campus program and complete all activities
- Participate in surveys that support SPIRIT research
- Have fun!
- Create an animated story/game to show to parents during the recognition luncheon
- Share your animated story with other SPIRIT staff and current/future SPIRIT participants
via the SPIRIT website
- Agree to allow SPIRIT to use your likeness in promotional materials
