Events & Camps
Each year, the KU School of Engineering hosts several events, camps and programs that let students of all ages and their teachers explore the possibilities of engineering.
Whether you're trying to find out if engineering is a good career choice for you, or if you want to get a taste for life at KU, there's a KU School of Engineering event or camp for you.
Sparkology mini-camps are offered by {Spark} in partnership with various other School of Engineering student organizations. They take place on select Saturdays from 10am - 12pm or 2pm - 4pm at:
KU School of Engineering
1536 W. 15th St, 1135 Learned Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045
Grades 1-3
February 24, 2018 Downhil Race with Spark
April 7, 2018 How Spaghetti Ruled the World with Engineers without Borders
April 28, 2018 Gum Drop Bridge with Theta Tau
Grades 4-5
February 10, 2018 Drilling for Liquid Gold with Society of Petroleum Engineers
March 31, 2018 Water Works with Engineers without Borders
April 21, 2018 Popsicle Stick Catapult with Theta Tau
Grades 6-8
March 10, 2018 Homemade Bouncy Balls with Society of Women Engineers
April 21, 2018 Lego Robotics with KU Robotics
April 28, 2018 Lego Robotics with KU Robotics
Sign-up to receive notification when registration becomes available.
KU {Spark} is a student organization dedicated to inspiring, educating, and exposing K-12 students to the wonders of technology.
Session 1: July 8-13, 2018
Session 2: July 15-20, 2018
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Project Discovery, is a week long, residential, intensive learning camp for high school students (grades 9-12 in fall 2018). Campers choose from different engineering disciplines and work closely with KU faculty and graduate students as they complete a hands-on project. Held on KU’s Lawrence campus, students will get an up-close view of KU and the School of Engineering classrooms and labs.
Camp Experience: Each morning campers will learn about a field of engineering through lectures and laboratory tours. After lunch, campers will make their way back to the engineering complex to design, test and build various hands-on projects. Evenings at camp are filled with activities, competitions, and chances to unwind. Get more information.
- $750.00 (Kansas residents)
- $995.00 (out-of-state US residents)
- Online application
- A letter from a high school counselor or teacher stating that the student is participating in the free or reduced price lunch program at the high school of attendance OR a brief statement from the parent/guardian explaining the basis of the financial need.
- A high school transcript reflecting a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
- A one page written essay from the student explaining why they are interested in attending the camp and how the experience would be of benefit to them.
KU Engineering's Explore @ Blue Valley CAPS
June 25 - 29, 2018, 9am - 3pm
- Location: Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) in Overland Park, KS
- For: Students entering grades 7 & 8 in Fall 2018
- Cost: $275.00
Students will learn about engineering through hands-on activities designed to make them think creatively and use problem solving skills. Campers will also experience the KU campus during a field trip to the School of Engineering labs and classrooms.
Space is limited so sign-up early!
- Located on the KU Edwards or Lawrence Campuses
- For students entering grades 6-9 in Fall 2018
- Campers who would like to stay all day for both camps may bring their lunches and eat in a supervised area between 12:00pm and 12:30pm.
Get more information and Sign-up!
| KU Edwards Campus, Overland Park | ||
| 8:00am – 12:00pm | 12:30pm – 4:30pm | |
| June 4 – 8 |
Design Storm Robotics camp |
Outside the Box Problem solving camp |
| June 11 – 15 | Science of Spycraft Spy camp |
It's Elementary Chemistry camp |
| June 18 – 22 | Proteins by Design Biotech camp |
The Labyrinth Math camp |
| June 25 – 29 | girls.code Girls' computer science camp |
Get Your Game On Math camp |
| KU Lawrence Campus | ||
| 8:00am – 12:00pm | 12:30pm – 4:30pm | |
| June 18 – 22 | Go Green for Kansas! Environmental science camp |
Imagine... Design… MAKE! Maker camp |
| July 23 – 27 | Explore @ Lawrence: The Big Five Engineering camp |
May the Force Be With You Physics camp |
| She’s an Engineer Girls engineering camp |
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Get additional information about Engineering Expo.
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Here are the highlights from the 2014 High School Design Competition, which offered students the opportunities to take part in two competitions: To the Moon and Back and a Lego Mindstorm competition.
Personalized Visit
The School of Engineering offers opportunities for prospective students to tour our facilities, meet with departmental representatives, and talk with current engineering students.
Schedule a personalized visit.
Academic Showcase: Engineering Career Night
September 14, 2017 | Black & Veatch World Headquarters
Academic Showcase is an evening with the School of Engineering and Black & Veatch about the rewarding careers and opportunities in engineering.
Engineering Undergraduate Open House
September 30, 2017 | KU School of Engineering
Engineering Undergraduate Open House is an opportunity for prospective students and their families to explore the KU School of Engineering. There will be departmental information sessions that explore our degree programs and career opportunities, tours of the engineering facilities and other events designed to showcase all the exciting things happening on our campus. Information and registration for Open House will be available in mid-late August 2017. For more information, contact Kathryn Silvers.
