URITC Summer Transportation Institute
- Kingston, RI
- Camp Type: Day
- Age of Campers: 12 - 16
- Gender of Campers: Coed
This is a basic camp listing: no contact information is provided.
Session 1: July 1 – 12
Session 2: July 29 – August 9
The URI Transportation Center hosts two two-week sessions of the Summer Transportation Institute for seventh, eighth and ninth grade students.
The curriculum exposes students to highway and bridge design, construction and maintenance of roads, transportation of people and cargo, laws, regulations, safety and career opportunities. In addition, students participate in computer training, academic enhancement activities, field trips and student projects.
The session will take place from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm each day. Transportation to and from a central pick-up point in Providence is available. Activities are supervised by the program director, program coordinator, interns and industry professionals.
Up to 20 students will receive full scholarships to participate in the program. Scholarships include:
The curriculum exposes students to highway and bridge design, construction and maintenance of roads, transportation of people and cargo, laws, regulations, safety and career opportunities. In addition, students participate in computer training, academic enhancement activities, field trips and student projects.
The session will take place from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm each day. Transportation to and from a central pick-up point in Providence is available. Activities are supervised by the program director, program coordinator, interns and industry professionals.
Up to 20 students will receive full scholarships to participate in the program. Scholarships include:
- Tuition
- Facility Usage
- Equipment and Supplies
- Workshops
- Field Trip Expenses
- Meals
Requirements
- Currently in 7th, 8th, or 9th grade for the upcoming school year
- Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- An interest in engineering, science, transportation, or a technology related career
- Written essay and transcript or copy of report card
- A brief interview with the program director
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Camp Focus
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Other Academics
All Activities
Art Activities
- Arts and Crafts
Adventure Activities
- Assorted Adventures
Academic Activities
- General Academics
- Computers
- Leadership
- Other Academics
Miscellaneous Activities
- Team Building
- Travel-Trips