2012 Summer Camp Schedule
The University hosts a variety of conferences every summer. Below are a list of our Summer 2012 programs along with a brief description. For more information on a program, please follow the associated link, and you will find contact information for the hosting department.
This list will continue to grow in the months to come, so we invite you to check back as we approach the summer.
Health, Fitness & Wellness Programs
For other summer programs hosted outside of Conference Services, please visit the Division of Enterprise Development.
Athletics Programs
Movin' Mavs Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Tennis Camps
Overnight and Commuter
Ages 8-25
7/8/2012 to 7/13/2012
www.uta.edu/movinmavs
817-272-3288
Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Tennis instruction for beginner through advanced levels of play. Three sport sessions per day, including a camp tournament.
UTA Athletic Training Camp
Day Camp
Ages 15-18
6/15/2012 to 6/18/2012
http://www.uta.edu/coehp/kinesiology/
This three day comprehensive camp, held on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, TX is designed to expose the high school student to the field of sports medicine and athletic training. No previous experience is needed to attend. Students participating in either of the fun and educational tracks will be shown many different aspects available in the field of athletic training. The camp will provide the most up to date information via lectures and participate in hands on labs to practice new skills. At the end of the workshop, the student will return to their high school feeling more confident as an athletic training student.
UTA Spirit Camp I
Overnight and Commuter
Grades 6-12
6/6/2012 to 6/9/2012
www.uta.edu/spiritgroups
Ignite school spirit and turn your squad into a cohesive cheerleading force on and off the field! The Universal Cheerleaders Association philosophy is simple - we transform young people into dynamic spirit leaders AND help them develop strong leadership skills for life. Our program instills confidence, enthusiasm, responsibility and motivation in all team members while transforming them into a unified squad. AND WE HAVE FUN DOING IT!
UTA Spirit Camp II
Overnight and Commuter
Grades 6-12
8/6/2012 to 8/9/2012
www.uta.edu/spiritgroups
Ignite school spirit and turn your squad into a cohesive cheerleading force on and off the field! The Universal Cheerleaders Association philosophy is simple - we transform young people into dynamic spirit leaders AND help them develop strong leadership skills for life. Our program instills confidence, enthusiasm, responsibility and motivation in all team members while transforming them into a unified squad. AND WE HAVE FUN DOING IT!
UTA Women's Basketball Skills Camp
Overnight and Commuter
Ages 8 -18
6/11/2012 to 6/15/2012
utamavs.com
UTA Volleyball Camp
Day Camp
Ages 8 -18
7/16/2012 to 7/19/2012
www.utavolleyballcamps.com
The annual UTA Volleyball Camp will take place at the Maverick Activities Center. All skill levels are welcome whether you are a beginner beeking your first volleyball experience ot a volleyball fanatic looking to prepare for your upcoming season. We host a variety of camps to meet any volleyball player's needs, from basic skill work to defensive and offensive systems to skills and drills to competitive scrimmage play.
Engineering Programs
Access to Engineering
Day Camp
Grades 9, 10 and 11
6/4/2012 to 6/8/2012
www.uta.edu/engineering/summercamps
Come find out all the ways that engineers help to make the world a better place! The Engineering and Computer Science Camps are one week camps designed to provide students with a broad exposure to the variety of engineering disciplines -- aerospace, biomedical, civil & environmental, computer science, electrical, industrial, materials science and mechanical -- plus related topics in chemistry, physics, or math. Students go on field trips to see engineering at area businesses, they build hands-on team projects, and they participate in faculty-led classroom activities. Come join us to see if engineering is a good fit for YOU!
American Society of Materials
Day Camp
Ages 12 -16
7/14/2012
www.uta.edu/mse/ASMsummercamp.php
This one-day camp is designed for middle and high school students'ages between 12 and 16, and exposes them to the world of Materials Science and Engineering. The camp will provide an opportunity for the students to learn more about properties of materials including metals, ceramics, polymer and semiconductors. They will learn how materials break by examining fracture surfaces under electron microscopes. They will also learn how nanoparticles of magnetic material are made and characterized. In nutshell, this one day summer camp educate students with mechanical properties, electrical properties, optical properties & magnetic properties along with their characterization and application.
Bridge to Engineering
Overnight
Grades 9 and 10
6/10/2012 to 6/15/2012
www.uta.edu/engineering/summercamps
Come find out all the ways that engineers help to make the world a better place! The Engineering and Computer Science Camps are one week camps designed to provide students with a broad exposure to the variety of engineering disciplines -- aerospace, biomedical, civil & environmental, computer science, electrical, industrial, materials science and mechanical -- plus related topics in chemistry, physics, or math. Students go on field trips to see engineering at area businesses, they build hands-on team projects, and they participate in faculty-led classroom activities. Come join us to see if engineering is a good fit for YOU!
Entry to Engineering
Day Camp
Grades 6, 7 and 8
7/9/2012 to 7/13/2012
www.uta.edu/engineering/summercamps
Come find out all the ways that engineers help to make the world a better place! The Engineering and Computer Science Camps are one week camps designed to provide students with a broad exposure to the variety of engineering disciplines -- aerospace, biomedical, civil & environmental, computer science, electrical, industrial, materials science and mechanical -- plus related topics in chemistry, physics, or math. Students go on field trips to see engineering at area businesses, they build hands-on team projects, and they participate in faculty-led classroom activities. Come join us to see if engineering is a good fit for YOU!
Gateway to Engineering
Overnight
Ages 12-15
6/24/2012 to 6/29/2012
www.uta.edu/engineering/summercamps
Come find out all the ways that engineers help to make the world a better place! The Engineering and Computer Science Camps are one week camps designed to provide students with a broad exposure to the variety of engineering disciplines -- aerospace, biomedical, civil & environmental, computer science, electrical, industrial, materials science and mechanical -- plus related topics in chemistry, physics, or math. Students go on field trips to see engineering at area businesses, they build hands-on team projects, and they participate in faculty-led classroom activities. Come join us to see if engineering is a good fit for YOU!
Girlgeneering
Day Camp
Grades 5 - 9
7/23/2012 to 7/27/2012
http://www.uta.edu/engineering/girlscamps/
Come find out all the ways that engineers help to make the world a better place! The Engineering and Computer Science Camps are one week camps designed to provide students with a broad exposure to the variety of engineering disciplines -- aerospace, biomedical, civil & environmental, computer science, electrical, industrial, materials science and mechanical -- plus related topics in chemistry, physics, or math. Students go on field trips to see engineering at area businesses, they build hands-on team projects, and they participate in faculty-led classroom activities. Come join us to see if engineering is a good fit for YOU!
Nuclear Energy and Engineering Workshop
Day Camp
Ages 15-2
8/11/2012
uta.edu/engineering/nuclear
Come find out all the ways that engineers help to make the world a better place! The Engineering and Computer Science Camps are one week camps designed to provide students with a broad exposure to the variety of engineering disciplines -- aerospace, biomedical, civil & environmental, computer science, electrical, industrial, materials science and mechanical -- plus related topics in chemistry, physics, or math. Students go on field trips to see engineering at area businesses, they build hands-on team projects, and they participate in faculty-led classroom activities. Come join us to see if engineering is a good fit for YOU!
REU Summer Program
Overnight
Ages 8 - 25
6/18/2012 to 7/27/2012
www.uta.edu/ce/nsf/reu
The NSF sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program will host 12 students in summer 2012. Students will participate in team research projects with faculty mentors and graduate students related to hazard issues. The six week training will allow the participants to learn about hands-on engineering research, hazard mitigation, graduate studies and engineering as a career.
RoPro College Challenge Camp
Overnight
Ages 15-25
6/20/2012 to 6/22/2012
www.cse.uta.edu/robots/summerchallenge.asp
The RoPro College Challenge Camp is a three day camp for high school juniors, seniors and new graduates who want to play with robots and learn about college at the same time. The RoPro College Challenge Camp will not only provide students with a fun robot challenge to work on and compete in at the end of camp but will also cover topics like college financial aid, choosing a university, entrance essays, and how to apply to colleges. By the end of the camp, students will have completed at least one college application to the college of their choice. Challenge yourself and join us for the RoPro College Challenge Camp.
Health, Fitness & Wellness Programs
Fitness Adventures 101Day Camp
Ages 6-12
6/11/2012 to 6/29/2012
www.uta.edu/coehp/kinesiology/fitnessadventures
817-272-3288
Fitness Adventures 101 is an enrichment camp designed to combine high energy fitness activities with interactive instructional modules that will provide your child with essential knowledge in various areas of exercise science, health, physical fitness, and nutrition. We will teach your child much of what he/she needs to know in order to live a long, healthy, happy and successful life! Whether your child is “Climbing Pike’s Peak”, navigating through our “H2O Obstacle Course” or taking the super FUN “Gladiator Challenge”, your child will have a blast participating in active learning adventures!
Music Programs
All-State Choir Camp
Overnight and Commuter
Ages 15-18
7/29/2012 to 8/1/2012
www.uta.edu/music/choircamp
The Music Department at the University of Texas at Arlington is proud to present the 11th Annual Texas All-State Choir Summer camp, July 31-August 1, 2012. This camp helps singers to be successful in their journey to the Texas All-State Choir and is a wonderful place to make new friends and experience the fun of learning music. This year's camp features experiences clinicians teaching and assisting students in preparation of the All-State audition and development of sight-reading skills.
Concert Band Camp
Overnight and Commuter
Ages 12-18
6/10/2012 to 6/14/2012
www.uta.edu/music/camps
A fun and enriching curriculum of full band rehearsals, instrumental lessons, master classes, sectionals, and electives will be taught by outstanding high school and junior high band directors from across the state. Students will participate in one of five bands based on an audition and perform a final Gala Concert. The camp is open to students entering grades 7-12 in the fall of 2012. The UT Arlington Summer Music Camps strive to provide each student an opportunity to work and learn from the highest quality instructional staff from around the nation. It is our desire that each student return to their own group having grown musically and personally while at the same time enjoying all the fun and excitement of summer camp life..
Marching Band Camp
Overnight and Commuter
Ages 12-18
6/17/2012 to 6/21/2012
www.uta.edu/music/camps
This five-day camp is dedicated to strengthen the abilities of beginner, intermediate, and advanced students, while providing a variety of experiences in fundamentals, leadership and performance. Leadership camp is designed to teach students to be effective squad leaders, drill instructors, section leaders or band and color guard officers. Drum Major Camp studies include conducting, marching, teaching fundamentals, drill and music, problem solving and leadership. Colorguard Camp provides instruction in flag, rifle, or sabre as well as training in dance and movement at all skill levels.
Summer Strings Camp
Overnight and Commuter
Ages 8-18
7/15/2012 to 7/20/2012
www.uta.edu/music/summercamps/strings/
The annual Summer Strings program at UTA provides young string players with at least one year of study on a string instrument an opportunity to improve their musical skills, gain a greater depth of musical knowledge, and develop new friendships with students from around the state. The Camp includes an All-State Master class for high school students to work with UTA Music Department Faculty on the TMEA All State Audition Music.
Texas Cello Academy
Overnight and Commuter
Ages 12-18
7/25/2012 to 8/3/2012
www.uta.edu/music/tca
The Texas Cello Academy and Festival (TCA) is an annual week-long summer celebration focused entirely on the cello and its repertoire. The Texas Cello Academy, Senior (ages 14 – adult), involves daily classes for participants concentrating on cello technique, cello performance, care and maintenance of the cello, and body awareness through Alexander Technique. The Festival includes evening performances: an annual Faculty Recital, a student Chamber Ensemble Recital, a guest recital, and the Final Festival Concert which includes solo performances by the TCA Performance Seminar participants, and the Cello Orchestra comprised of all participating cellists. The camp now fills to capacity, so interested prospective participants are urged to send in applications early! We look forward to working with you in August 2012!
Science Programs
Biology Summer Science Camp
Day Camp
Ages 12-15
6/11/2012 to 7/15/2012
http://wweb.uta.edu/cos/ssi/
Understanding the sciences is an overview and hands on experience with several different disciplines in the field of biology. The course will expose students to microbiology, molecular biology, anatomy and physiology, and forensic science. Also, students will have the opportunity to visit UT Southwestern Medical School. The course is designed to promote a higher and deeper interest in the sciences at an early age.
Microbiology Institute
Day Camp
Ages 12-18
6/18/2012 to 7/22/2012
wweb.uta.edu/cos/ssi
The Microbiology Institute will challenge the high school student's mind to think, research, and conduct experiments. This institute is laboratory-based and will involve field work, which will require the students to actually collect samples from different sites on UT Arlington's campus. The students will have one intense week to complete the 5 I's of microbiology. The 5 I's of microbiology are inoculating, incubation, isolation, inspection, and identification.
Welch Summer Scholar Program
Overnight and Commuter
Ages 15-18
6/10/2012 to 7/14/2012
www.wssptx.com/
The Welch Summer Scholar Program (WSSP), sponsored by the Robert A. Welch Foundation of Texas, has been active at UTA for more than 15 years. To date, the WSSP has given more than 1,300 students across the state of Texas unique opportunities to emerge in the field of science engaging them in hands-on, university-level research projects using state-of -the-art equipment and modern technology. Professors, students, and researchers in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry open their laboratories to spend five weeks mentoring these future scientists one on one as they pursue a wide range of chemistry-related research goals.
TRIO Pre-College Programs
Upward Bound Summer Program
Overnight
Ages 12-18
6/3/2012 to 7/11/2012
www.uta.edu/upward
For many teens, going to college can seem almost impossible; however, thanks to the Upward Bound Program, the path to postsecondary education is made clearer. Upward Bound is a federally funded program founded in 1965 by the U.S. Department of Education. Located at several institutions throughout the country, the Upward Bound Program at UT Arlington has been providing services to area high school students since 1982. Participants are potential first generation college students and several belong to low-income families. Services include: after-school tutoring, academic instruction in core curriculum, TAKS/PSAT/SAT/ACT preparation, college tours, workshops, summer residential programs, and monthly community service opportunities.
Upward Bound Summer Bridge Program
Overnight
Ages 15-18
6/3/2012 to 7/11/2012
www.uta.edu/upward
For many teens, going to
college can seem almost impossible; however, thanks to the Upward Bound
Program, the path to postsecondary education is made clearer. Upward Bound is
a federally funded program founded in 1965 by the U.S. Department of
Education. Located at several institutions throughout the country, the Upward
Bound Program at UT Arlington has been providing services to area high school
students since 1982. Participants are potential first generation college
students and several belong to low-income families. Services include:
after-school tutoring, academic instruction in core curriculum,
TAKS/PSAT/SAT/ACT preparation, college tours, workshops, summer residential
programs, and monthly community service opportunities.
Upward Bound C.O.R.E
Overnight
Ages 15-18
7/10/2012 to 7/14/2012
www.uta.edu/upward
The C.O.R.E Training Bridge
Program is a week long intensive training that will provide participants with
the necessary academic and life skills to survive and to succeed their first
semester of college and beyond.