Camps

SAME Camps

SAME has been supporting science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) events for over 30 years and conducting camps for almost 20 years.

Our camps are world-class and feature a very impressive record of producing thousands of engineers and STEM leaders. They provide a rigorous experience for students interested in exploring STEM skills and careers. Campers gain a sense of what it takes to become a STEM professional and what options exist to explore that interest from high school to college and beyond. Each camp has a unique curriculum that generally features hands-on activities conducted in a competitive environment that promote teamwork, leadership, project management, and problem solving.

Campers are supervised by mentors made up of professional engineers, engineering students, military personnel, educators, and other STEM professionals. These mentors are committed to inspiring campers to pursue STEM in college. Mentors are also resources for the campers, providing long-term connections for our alumni.

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US Army
Engineering and Construction Camp
US Army Corps of Engineers
Vicksburg, MS
June 9 – 15, 2019
Cost: $100 (Sponsorships may be available to offset the cost.)
Grades: Rising Junior or Senior as of Fall 2019

US Air Force
Engineering and Construction Camp
Scott Air Force Base
Scott AFB, IL
July 15 – 20, 2019
Cost: $600 (Sponsorships may be available to offset the cost.)
Grades: Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior as of Fall 2019

US Navy
Engineering and Construction Camp
Naval Construction Battalion Center
Port Hueneme, CA
June 23 – 29, 2019
Cost: $600 (Sponsorships may be available to offset the cost.)
Grades: Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior as of Fall 2019

US Coast Guard Academy
Academy Introduction Mission
US Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT
2019 Dates: Session I: July 7-12; Session II: July 14-19; Session III: July 21-26
Cost: $525 (Sponsorships may be available to offset the cost.)
Grade: Rising Senior as of Fall 2019

US Air Force Academy
Engineering and Construction Camp
U.S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
June 26 – July 2, 2019
Cost: $600 (Sponsorships may be available to offset the cost.)
Grades: Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior as of Fall 2019

US Marine Corps
Engineering and Construction Camp
Camp Lejeune
Jacksonville, NC
June 23 – 29, 2019
Cost: $600 (Sponsorships may be available to offset the cost.)
Grades: Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior as of Fall 2019

BSA Atlanta Area Council
Exploring Engineering STEM Academy
Georgia Tech University
Atlanta, Georgia
2019 Dates: June 2-7, 2019
Cost: $1100 (Sponsorships may be available to offset the cost.)
Grades: Rising Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior as of Fall 2019

Engineering and Construction Camps

Engineering and Construction Camps
Are you on an engineering track in high school? Do you want to work as part of a real engineering or construction project team this summer? The Engineering and Construction Camps provide students an opportunity to broaden their engineering knowledge and apply problem solving techniques while competing among their teams.

US Army Engineering and Construction Camp
US Army Corps of Engineers
Vicksburg, MS
2019 Dates: June 9-15, 2019
Deadline: March 15, 2019
Cost: $100

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US Air Force Academy Engineering and Construction Camp
US Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
Corresponding Post: Pikes Peak
2019 Dates: June 26-July 2, 2019
Cost: $600

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US Air Force Engineering and Construction Camp
Scott Air Force Base
Scott AFB, IL
Corresponding Post: Scott Field
2019 Dates: July 15-20, 2019
Cost: $600

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US Marine Corps Engineering and Construction Camp
Camp Lejeune
Jacksonville, NC
Corresponding Post: Coastal Carolina
2019 Dates: June 23-29, 2019
Cost: $600

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US Navy STEM Engineering and Construction Camp
Naval Construction Battalion Center
Port Hueneme, CA
Corresponding Posts: Oxnard-Ventura, Orange County
2019 Dates: June 23-29, 2019
Cost: $600

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Exploring Engineering Camps

Exploring Engineering Camps
Are you on an engineering/STEM track in high school and/or looking to pursue an engineering career in college. Explore the various engineering career opportunities that exist in the real world by attending an Exploring Engineering Camp and see what engineers graduates really do. Find a career path that will excite you for life.

Exploring Engineering STEM Academy (Apply directly through BSA Atlanta Area Council)
Georgia Tech University
Atlanta, Georgia
Corresponding Post: Atlanta
2019 Dates: June 2-7, 2019
Cost: $1100

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Savannah Engineering Academy (Apply directly through Savannah Engineering Academy)
Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA
Corresponding Post: Savannah
2019 Dates: TBD
Cost: TBD

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Academy Introduction Mission (Apply directly through US Coast Guard Academy)
US Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT
Corresponding Post: Narragansett Bay Post
2019 Dates:
Session I: July 7-12; Session II: July 14-19; Session III: July 21-26
Cost: $525

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STEM Camps/STEM Days

STEM Camps and STEM Days are conducted by Posts across the country. In some cases, participation is limited to a certain geographic area or target audiences. Relevant details are listed below.

John Jay Science & Engineering Academy (SEA) STEM Festival (FEST)
John Jay Science & Engineering Academy

San Antonio, TX
Corresponding Post: San Antonio
2019 Dates: Apr 6, 10 am – 1 pm
Cost: Free for students and family members to attend

Registration open only to the San Antonio area participants.

Camp POC: Kelly O'Kane II.

Society of Design Administration (SDA) San Antonio Chapter Design Treasures Event
San Antonio Independent School District

San Antonio, TX
Corresponding Post: San Antonio
2019 Dates: Fall 2019 (date dependent on coordination with local Independent School Districts)
Cost: Free for 4th and 5th grade students in participating local elementary school; Post provides $500 - $1,000 sponsorship to help with cost of event

Registration open only to the San Antonio area participants.

Camp POC: Loretta Rodriquez.

San Antonio GIS Day
University of Texas San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Corresponding Post: San Antonio

2019 Dates: Mar 7, 2019
Cost: Free for high school students attending; Post provides $500 sponsorship to help with cost of students attending event

Registration open only to the San Antonio area participants.

Camp POC: Alamo Area GIS Group.

Exploring STEM Camp
University of Guam, Guam
Corresponding Post: Guam
2019 Dates: TBD
Cost: TBD
Camp Director: Noel Enriquez

New Jersey National Guard STEM Day
Held as part of the New Jersey National Guard’s Youth Camp. Participation is limited to NJ Guard families in 2019 to be expanded to other families in uniformed services in 2020
Sea Girt, NJ
Corresponding Post: New Jersey
2019 Dates: Targeting July 10 for STEAM Day (one-day for children ages 9- 13) and late July for STEAM Camp (3- 5 days for High School ages 13-18)
Cost: TBD
STEM Day Director: Marshall Robert

Engineering Explorer Post 827
Denver Metro Area
Corresponding Post: Denver Metro Post
2019 Dates: January 8 – February 19, 2019 [7 consecutive Tuesday evenings]
Cost: $33.00

Registration open only to the Denver area participants.

Camp POC:
George Rasmussen
303-933-4656

See Camp flier.
See Camp Program Handbook.

BSA Engineering Merit Badge Day
US Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
Corresponding Post: Pikes Peak Post
2019 Dates: TBD (likely a Saturday in the Fall around October 1)
Cost: $12-18

Registration is open nationwide to participants to any participant that can attend the event.

Point of Contact: Todd Cartwright, Pikes Post President
709-313-2288

Young Women’s STEM Day
US Air Force Academy and Pikes Peak Post
Colorado Springs, CO
Corresponding Post: Pikes Peak
2019 Dates: TBD
Cost: TBD
Point of Contact: Todd Cartwright, Pikes Post President
709-313-2288

SAME/MacDill STEM Camp for Military Kids
MacDill Air Force Base and Tampa Post
Tampa, FL
Corresponding Post: Tampa
2019 Dates: TBD
Cost: TBD
Point of Contact: Vernie Reichling