Embry-Riddle Prescott Offers Career Exploration Summer Camps to Youth

Teens who would enjoy hands-on exploration of flight, aerospace engineering, and computer/electrical engineering careers will want to check out the exciting Summer Career Exploration Programs offered at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Ariz.

Summer Career Exploration Programs at Embry-Riddle offer students a taste of the college experience at the world’s most prestigious university for aviation and aerospace education.   The programs are open to high school students ages 14 to 18. The cost includes housing in an Embry-Riddle residence hall, all meals, classroom instruction, educational materials and local trips.

All of the programs utilize our state-of-the art facilities and are taught by our expert faculty.  The Embry-Riddle Career Exploration Programs allow youth to connect with other students who share their interests while exploring which career path to pursue in their college experiences.

This year the Career Exploration Summer Program offers the following camps:

Aerospace Engineering
June 19 – June 24, 2011
This program is designed to demonstrate fundamental concepts of engineering in a fun, hands-on environment. Each participant will learn the science of flight, the principles of aerospace design, and how materials stress, strain, and break. Students will be introduced to a variety of fields relating to aerospace engineering through daily classes and labs.
Requirements and Costs
Ages & requirements:  15 -18 and must have strong background in math and science.
Cost:      $ 1,050

Computer Engineering
June 21 – July 1, 2011
Our Computer Engineering program will introduce you to the world of the electrical and computer systems in the aviation world. During this program students will experience building and flying a payload to the edge of space, and analyzing and researching data collected on the mission that could lead to the discovery of new phenomena.
Requirements and Costs
Ages & requirements:  15 -18 and must have strong background in math & science
Cost:      $ 1,050

Flight Exploration Camp
Alpha Camp:      June 5 – 10, 2011
Bravo Camp:      June 19 – 24, 2011
Charlie Camp:    July 3 – 8, 2011
Delta Camp:       July 17 - 22, 2011
Echo Camp:        July 31 – August 5, 2011

Take to the skies during this six day program with an Embry- Riddle flight instructor in one of our Cessna 172s and discover both the ease and the challenges of becoming a pilot. Just like our Embry-Riddle flight students, you will learn how to read weather reports and fly under VFR (Visual Flight Rules) — but most of all — YOU WILL FLY THE AIRPLANE!  Back on the ground, your class instruction will include basic principles of aerodynamics, navigation systems, aircraft systems and performance, plus procedures related to the safe operation of an aircraft.

Flight Expo Camp participants will receive:
• 4 hours of hands-on flight instruction*
• 4 hours of in-flight observation time*
• 4 hours of aviation ground school*
• 30 minutes of C-172/L-6 simulator time*
• Classroom instruction and lectures on the latest technology in the world of flight

Requirements and Costs
Students ages 14 – 18 must be  a U.S. citizen, the cost for the one-week program is $1950 which includes meals, lodging, all instructional materials, and flight.
* Hours listed are approximate

To register or get more details on Career Exploration Summer Programs, contact Melissa James, 928-777-3786.