Westminster College in beautiful Salt Lake City, Utah is the destination point for high school students who want to test drive college life while having the experience of a lifetime! So pack a bag and grab your passport for adventure! Students must be entering 9th-12th grade this fall to attend a College Experience camp. The college offers exciting program in writing, robotics, aviation, and finance.
Do you fill notebooks, napkins, or whatever surface you have handy with poems, stories, or even songs? From the novice to the newly published, Westminster’s Writing Your World camp will give you a collaborative, interactive writing experience with fellow authors and professionals.
Discover how well your voice can resonate within in your world of writing. Using a survey of writing techniques and styles, you’ll become an expert at the art of expression. This unique camp will provide a safe environment to explore and expand your writing.
Learn about the “real writing” experience as well as writing for the public sphere
Develop observation skills for writing with imagery
Contemplate surrounding imagery while hiking the Wasatch Mountains
Challenge yourself in hands-on group learning activities
Develop writing skills that will give you an edge
“When I signed up for this camp, I wanted to know if I truly was a writer. With all these classes, I think I found a piece of what I was searching for...I learned I could do poetry and write non-fiction in a creative way." Silla Sanchez, 16
“I loved the chance to meet other young writers and the workshops really helped improve my writing. They made me think about new ways to write.” Hannah Aizad, 16
"This was a great way to meet people with similar interests and it helped my writing evolve.” Jilian Murdock, 15
Robotics Camp July 11-17
Cost: $370 for High School Students (Entering 9th-12th grade this fall) or $175 for Elementary, Middle or Junior High School Students (entering 5th through 8th grade this fall) Scholarships are available. Please contact the camp coordinator for more information.
Ever thought it would be cool to build a robot?
Then drop your summer video game plans to work small teams to build and program a robot to master a variety of mazes and challenges on its own. While the robot can't be programmed to do your homework, you'll gain hands-on experience with the VEX Robotics Starter kit to discover how robots can move and function on their own. Students will work in groups of 2-4 to create, program, design and build a robot You will be guided by computer science faculty as you and your team use a kit to design and run your own robotic wonder.
Learn how to build a robot
Discover computer programming
Work as a team to create the best outcomes
Learn about robotics competitions and careers
"I had an amazing time, learned a ton, and had fun doing it." Theresa Krause, 16
"Building robots was my favorite activity because I enjoy hands-on learning. My experience was very enjoyable. I had a fun and interesting week." Ryan Bingham, 16
Aviation Camp July 11-17
Cost: $859 (includes $200 fuel fee)
Let adventure take flight!
Navigate the virtual skies in Westminster’s top-of-the-line flight simulators. Then gain some real air as you take the controls of one of the college’s Piper Archer airplanes and get a bird’s eye view of the breathtaking Wasatch Mountains in two private lessons that you can log towards your license.
Learn basic aerodynamics
Discover how weather conditions affect flight
Enjoy exciting hands-on activities and tours
Discover the exciting advances in the ever-changing field of aviation
Learn about career options and trends in aviation
"I had the most fun here than any other event I have attended. I learned a lot and everything that I learned I know will help me find my career." Hannah Merryman, 16
"You get to know so many different people and develop new relationships. You get to know people who share the same passion as you. You get to fly and get a glimpse of what the earth looks like thousands of feet above." Patrick Sinnott, 18
"I met a lot of new people and made some awesome friends. I learned a lot about aviation and I got to fly!" Elise Kowalski, 16
Money 101 Camp July 11-17
Cost: $659
What’s the secret to making money and keeping it?
Experience the rush of an economic roller coaster ride and learn how to master the markets and still make money. Westminster’s “Money 101” camp gives you an insider’s view to investing as you jump into the exciting and fast-paced world of global finance.
This camp will expose you to the excitement and challengers of the financial markets as you use the powerful tools found within the Center for Financial Analysis, while also providing the foundation for a lifetime of successful investing.
Learn how and where to invest your money
Build your own million-dollar portfolio and manage your investments
Research investments to find the next big emerging market
Network with actual financial industry professionals while touring local firms
Learn the secrets of successful professionals
"I learned a lot about money and investing that I didn't know. I love investing! I also met a lot of awesome people, friends and counselors." Anthony Georgiades, 14
"I learned how to protect and grow my money. It also was fun." Charlie Murphy, 14
"I had a lot of fun. I learned that I am capable of doing things I've never done before. I think everybody should have an experience like this." Mary Smith, 15
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