Tech Camp - Week 1

TechSplorers A

This program cycles through a variety of fun-filled STEM topics, which may include forensic science, computer coding, circuit building, freshwater ecology, kitchen chemistry, domino toppling, and more. All explored through dynamic, hands-on activities. Each day is a new adventure!

TechVenturers A

Bridge Project - In this long-standing Tech Camp project, led by a geotechnical engineer, students will be immersed in the world of bridge engineering! Through hands-on activities, research, and site visits, students will gain a deep understanding of the design and construction process. They will learn to analyze site-specific challenges, collaborate with peers to select a suitable location, and design and build model bridges using data-driven decision-making to meet the specific needs of a New Hampshire community. Students will also present their work, justifying their design choices regarding foundation, materials, and construction methods while considering environmental factors. This program fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, providing a valuable introduction to the field of civil engineering where campers are the civil engineer in charge. Let the challenge begin!

RC Cars: Trail to Track - In this fast-paced program, campers will be using professional grade off-road RC crawler trucks and drift cars to explore remote control engineering, design and usage. We will build routes, bridges, balancers and more to challenge the drivers with their trucks. Problem-solving and creative thinking are emphasized. We will be using the RC trucks to rock, dirt, river and mud climb our way out of tricky paths and challenges. In the afternoon, campers will take their skills to the road to practice driving on-road RC drift cars in a fun, but challenging, course; the techniques of throttle control and tandems will be explored. This program will also teach students how to tune and care for RC vehicles using various tools and accessories. Come join the fun!

Space Camp (But Way Cooler): Moon Edition - Have you ever dreamed of being an astronaut and exploring the moon? Maybe even living there?! Blast off into a week-long adventure where you'll become a lunar pioneer! Build and launch rockets, learn how astronauts live and work in space, and the unique challenges of a world without up or down. Strategize landing your rover safely and prepare for your first journey on our moon. Design and construct a habitat suitable for long-term living on the Moon and figure out what you'll need to survive and thrive there. Throughout the week, you'll meet real scientists and engineers who are working on making the dream of colonizing the Moon a reality. You'll participate in hands-on activities, solve problems like a real space explorer, and make new friends who share your passion for space. So, are you ready to be a Lunar colonist? Blast off with us and take your first steps towards an out-of-this-world adventure!

Do not enroll here unless you have received notice of admission from a Tech Camp staff member via email. If a student enrolls without applying and being accepted, the enrollment will be dropped.

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Family Accounts are recommended for enrolling multiple children from one family in any UNH Youth Program. If you already have an account in our system, you will be asked to log into either a Family or Student Account after adding the program to your shopping cart. Be sure to use the username and password for the type of account you wish to log into. We recommend attempting to log into the Student or Family account before enrollment opens as this will minimize difficulty and time while enrolling. Email youth.programs@unh.edu if you require assistance recovering your account information. Do not create a new account if you have one already.

If you don't have an account already, you can set up an account at any time, even before you begin the registration process. When you create a new account, the email address provided in the profile should be that of a parent/legal guardian, not the participating student. Review the Online Registration Instructions before creating a new account.

UNH has partnered with CampDoc to quicken the enrollment process. Enrollments and payments will still be made here through our current enrollment system, but no registration questions will be required at that time. Within a few days of enrolling, the email provided in the student or family account will receive an email prompting completion of the registration questions.

It is important that a parent/guardian responds to the CampDoc email and completes the registration questions promptly. Families who enrolled a child in a UNH Youth Program in Summer 2023 or after will likely already have a CampDoc account. Even if the student already has a CampDoc account, a parent/guardian should log into the student's account to review and complete any necessary questions for a specific program or year.

All registration questions must be 100% complete in CampDoc before a student can attend a youth program.

For more information, including the CampDoc Support Line, review our CampDoc page.