Pre-Collegiate Initiatives

What time does camp run?
All camps run 9am-4pm. Rising Engineers and CEAS have a paid option for overnight accommodation if desired.

How much does camp cost?
Camp costs vary depending on the week desired. GE Camps are free. Young or Rising Engineers Camps are $125. CEAS Camp is $250. Rising Engineers and CEAS campers can stay on campus for $400 (Sunday night-Friday afternoon), including all meals and evening entertainment. Students wishing to park can pay the daily rate of $10 (subject to change) or $35 for a weeklong parking pass. Students will get an opportunity to visit local businesses and the gift shop, so personal spending funds are at your discretion.  

Are there scholarships?
The camp was subsidized to keep it as affordable as possible. We only have scholarship funds for students in the Cincinnati area. However, we encourage all to apply regardless of ability to pay. Any student wishing to stay in the dorms is responsible for the full cost of their stay.  

What does a typical day look like?
Camp is a living, breathing thing! We work with hundreds of people to create multiple weeks of learning for campers. All parents will receive a full itinerary prior to the start of camp; however, it is not ready for sharing at this time. However, a typical day will consist of an engineering design challenge or hands-on activity, a lecture, a tour, and a College/Career Readiness game. Students will meet with professors, staff members, industry partners, and current students to get a full scope of both the engineering field as well as what life is like as an engineering student at UC.  

Will my child be allowed to check out the campus on his/her own?
Your children’s safety is of our utmost concern. While we understand that at home, they may have more independence and freedom, they are still minors in our care. Students may be taken to a general area and given freedom to wander around, however, they will have a counselor available to them and always supervising with frequent check-ins. Students are not allowed to leave unsupervised until dismissal, and any student that is not at morning attendance will receive a parent call to ensure safety. Additionally, all camp staff are fingerprinted and have multiple hours of training in minor care and abuse prevention.  

Can I still apply if I am not sure I want to study engineering/can’t code/came in years past/don’t have a 4.0?
Whatever your question is, the answer is YES! These camps are scaffolded to provide a beneficial experience no matter what your skill level. We focus on more than just hard skills and will also discuss current research, communication skills, conflict resolution, creativity, and self-advocacy. The curriculum is ever-changing, and the experience will change from year to year. However, this is still a CAMP and not a college course. While we dive into academic learning, please know that we will not be covering the same level of assessment-based learning typically seen in the classroom.

What if you didn’t answer my question?
Reach out to us! You can email Camp Manager Blaire Bartish at CEASSummerCamps@ucmail.uc.edu or call 513-556-7650 

What time does camp run?
 All camps run 9am-4pm. Rising Engineers and CEAS have a paid option for overnight accommodation if desired.

How much does camp cost?
 Camp costs vary depending on the week desired. GE Camps are free. Young or Rising Engineers Camps are $125. CEAS Camp is $250. Rising Engineers and CEAS campers can stay on campus for $400 (Sunday night-Friday afternoon), including all meals and evening entertainment. Students wishing to park can pay the daily rate of $10 (subject to change) or $35 for a weeklong parking pass. Students will get an opportunity to visit local businesses and the gift shop, so personal spending funds are at your discretion. 

Are there scholarships?
 The camp was subsidized to keep it as affordable as possible. We only have scholarship funds for students in the Cincinnati area. However, we encourage all to apply regardless of ability to pay. PLEASE NOTE WE NO LONGER HAVE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING FOR OVERNIGHT STAYS. Any student wishing to stay in the dorms is responsible for the full cost of their stay. 

What does a typical day look like?
 Camp is a living, breathing thing! We work with hundreds of people to create multiple weeks of learning for campers. All parents will receive a full itinerary before the start of camp; however, it is not ready for sharing now. However, a typical day will consist of an engineering design challenge or hands-on activity, a lecture, a tour, and a College/Career Readiness game. Students will meet with professors, staff members, industry partners, and current students to get a full scope of both the engineering field as well as what life is like as an engineering student at UC. 

Will my child be allowed to check out the campus on his/her own?
 Your children’s safety is of our utmost concern. While we understand that at home, they may have more independence and freedom, they are still minors in our care. Students may be taken to a general area and given freedom to wander around, however, they will have a counselor available to them and always supervising with frequent check-ins. Students are not allowed to leave unsupervised until dismissal, and any student that is not at morning attendance will receive a parent call to ensure safety. Additionally, all camp staff are fingerprinted and have multiple hours of training in minor care and abuse prevention. 

Can I still apply if I am not sure I want to study engineering/can’t code/came in years past/don’t have a 4.0?
Whatever your question is, the answer is YES! These camps are scaffolded to provide a beneficial experience no matter what your skill level. We focus on more than just hard skills and will also discuss current research, communication skills, conflict resolution, creativity, and self-advocacy. The curriculum is ever-changing, and the experience will change from year to year. However, this is still a CAMP and not a college course. While we dive into academic learning, please know that we will not be covering the same level of assessment-based learning typically seen in the classroom.

What if you didn’t answer my question?
Reach out to us! You can email Camp Manager Blaire Bartish at CEAS_IECE@ucmail.uc.edu  or call 513-556-1283