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Young Physicist Camp at Hamline University

The camp offers a unique opportunity to conduct hands-on experiments with advanced energy devices and develop a comprehensive innovation plan for renewable energy systems.

🔥 High School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person 💰 $598–$698 total

About this camp

The Young Physicist Camp at Hamline University is a weeklong summer day camp designed for high school students entering or currently in grades 9 through 12. The camp introduces participants to the principles and best practices of innovation and enhances their understanding of renewable energy. Students will engage in hands-on experiments with various energy conversion and storage devices, including solar cells, supercapacitors, and lithium-ion batteries. They will also interact with local experts to learn about renewable energy and the innovation process. A key component of the camp involves working in teams to design renewable energy systems and developing, writing, and presenting an innovation plan.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves interacting with local experts, conducting hands-on experiments with energy conversion and storage devices, and collaborating with a team to design renewable energy systems.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for high school students entering or in grades 9-12 who are curious about physics, technology, innovation, and renewable energy.

What you'll learn

Innovation principles Renewable energy Energy conversion devices Energy storage devices Solar cells Supercapacitors Lithium-ion batteries

Location

Hamline University, 1536 Hewitt Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104

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