This free two-week day camp offers an immersive, hands-on exploration of transportation careers and STEM fields, including unique field trips and expert insights, all hosted at the University of Minnesota.
The National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) at the University of Minnesota is a free two-week summer day camp designed to introduce middle school students to the diverse world of transportation. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, such as designing and building a model bridge, and exploring how different transportation systems operate. The camp includes exciting field trips to various locations around the Twin Cities, such as an airport, transit facilities, and construction sites, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the transportation industry. Students will also learn from industry experts about potential career paths in transportation, engineering, and related STEM fields. The program aims to enhance STEM skills and encourage students to pursue transportation-related education and careers.
A typical day involves hands-on lab activities, learning from transportation experts, and going on exciting field trips to various transportation facilities around the Twin Cities.
This camp is ideal for middle school students entering grades 7-9 with an interest in science, engineering, transportation, or technology-related careers.
511 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis MN 55414
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