The 2014
Exploring
Engineering
An amazing experience for young minds to
come, grow, and learn about all facets of en-
gineering. This week long camp provides hands-
on experiences so students can explore the
world of engineering and discern if a particu-
lar field of engineering is right for them.
The camp provides actual engineers as mentors
and volunteers desiring to share their expe-
riences with like-minded youth consider-
ing a future in an engineering field. It also pro-
vides a variety of learning experiences via inter-
views with engineers, exploration of specific
fields in the STEM world, as well as hands on
activities hosted by engineering businesses all
over metro Atlanta.
Atlanta Area Council, BSA
1800 Circle 75 Parkway, SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
Fax: 770-956-5981
Angie McDaniel (Registration,
Etc.)
770-289-6820
E-mail:
[email protected]
Kelley Darley (Volunteer
Coordinator)
770-286-2923
E-mail: [email protected]
Two of our 2013 participants learning first
hand how electromagnetic fields work, and
How can I apply?
Applications are available to all qualifying youth in our
office or online. Please make sure to fill out the applica-
tion completely and note that scholarships are
available for those who need them.
Exploring Engineering
Academy
Who: Rising 9th-12th grade students
14– 20 years old.
What: Engineering-themed summer
camp for youth to explore hands on
engineering activities hosted by
Georgia Tech.
When: 6/1 - 6/6/2014
Where: Georgia Institute of Technol-
ogy Campus.
Cost: $1,000 includes room, board,
all meals, tee-shirt, travel, and ac-
tivities expenses (scholarships are
available).
Exploring Engineering
Highlights
In 2013 the Exploring Engineering Academy was
able to host 52 high school students, repre-
senting 4 different states. There were around
30 Volunteers representing all different fields of
engineering from businesses throughout Metro-
Atlanta. The youth and volunteers toured around
30 businesses and had special events where they
spoke with Georgia Tech students or engineers
Students visited the Georgia Aquarium and were provid-
ed a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the most unique
aquariums in the nation. Students took a look at the
training of the beluga whales, the growing process for
real live coral, the large animal transportation shaft, and
Youth also gained an in-depth look at Georgia Tech’s
campus and living quarters. They had the advantage of
meeting with several engineering students to talk
about their college experiences at Georgia Tech as well
as how each of the students chose to become a Geor-
gia Tech student. Tours and activities took place all
over the campus to provide our students with a first-
hand look at all that the campus has to offer and the
many specialty programs one can be a part of if ad-
mitted to the Georgia Tech community. These Experi-
ences allowed students to gain a better understanding
of the work load, community, and life-time of memo-
The 2014 Exploring Engineering Acad-
emy will proudly offer space for over
70 high school students and around
20 volunteers at any given time.
We will be lodging in one of the tradi-
tional dormitories on the Georgia
Tech Campus and taking 2 busses to
our locations all over metro-Atlanta.
The students will be having Dinner
with a Professional where they can
meet and greet with an established
engineer, attending an Atlanta Braves
game, interviewing an engineer from
the Six Flags Over Georgia Amuse-
ment park before getting to ride the
rides, and much, much more.
Past Exploring Engineering Academy students have had the op-
portunity to visit well known businesses such as:
Georgia power: Electro-Magnetic Fields
Emory: Bio-Medical Engineering
MARTA: Transportation and Mechanical Engineering
GE Digital Energy: Grid IQ Center
Lockheed Martin: Aeronautical Engineering
These locations and many others opened their doors to the
youth
to offer a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn and grow in
engi-
neering experiences as a high-school student.
