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Illinois Undergraduate Admissions

2026 Grainger Engineering Summer Camp Application

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2026 Grainger College of Engineering Summer Camps

Block I Grainger Engineering Please complete this form to submit your application to attend Engineering Summer Camps at the University of Illinois.

For more details about camp offerings, visit the Worldwide Youth in Science & Engineering website.

Don't forget to hit the Submit application button at the bottom of this page. Your application will not be submitted until you do.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.

If you have questions please call 217-300-7603 or wyse@illinois.edu

What program are you applying for?
Please indicate your first and second choice below with 1 being most preferred and 2 being equally or just slightly less preferred. Please do not choose a 2nd choice if there are no other programs that interest you.

First Choice for Summer Camp*

First Choice for Summer Camp*

Aerospace Engineering (EAGER) (7/5 - 7/11) Residential, Grades 10 - 12

City Designers and Builders: Civil Engineering Camp (7/26 - 8/1) Residential, Grades 10 - 12

CURIE: Catalyzing UR Interest in Chemical Engineering (EAGER) (7/26 - 8/1) Residential, Grades 10 - 12

Discovering Electrical and Computer Engineering Middle School Daycamp (6/28 - 7/4) Local Day Camp, Grades 7 - 9

Exploring Mechanical Science & Engineering (EAGER) (7/19 - 7/25) Residential, Grades 10 - 12

Exploring Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering (6/21 - 6/27) Residential, Grades 11 - 12

Exploring Your Options Session 1 (6/21- 6/27) Residential, Grades 9 - 12

Exploring Your Options Session 2 (7/12- 7/18) Residential, Grades 9 - 12

GEMS-Materials Science & Engineering (7/26 - 8/1) Residential, Grades 10 - 12

Illinois Aerospace Institute Session I (7/12 - 7/18) Residential, Grades 9 - 12

Illinois Aerospace Institute Session II (7/26 - 8/1) Residential, Grades 9 - 12

LEAP: Learning Electronics, AI, and Programming (7/19 - 7/25) Residential, Grades 10 - 12

Mid-GLAM–Materials Science & Engineering (6/21 - 6/27) Local Day camp, Grades 7 - 9

Power of Bioengineering (7/19-7/25) Residential, Grades 9 - 12

Quantum Discovery (7/5 - 7/11) Residential, Grades 10-12

RoboScape Cybersecurity (6/21 - 6/26) Residential, Grades 11 - 12

Saving FACE (Food, Agriculture, Construction, & Environment) Around the World (7/26 - 8/1) Residential, Grades 10 - 12

Second Choice for Summer Camp

Second Choice for Summer Camp

Aerospace Engineering (EAGER) (7/5 - 7/11) Residential, Grades 10 - 12

City Designers and Builders: Civil Engineering Camp (7/26 - 8/1) Residential, Grades 10 - 12

CURIE: Catalyzing UR Interest in Chemical Engineering (EAGER) (7/26 - 8/1) Residential, Grades 10 - 12

Discovering Electrical and Computer Engineering Middle School Daycamp (6/28 - 7/4) Local Day Camp, Grades 7 - 9

Exploring Mechanical Science & Engineering (EAGER) (7/19 - 7/25) Residential, Grades 10 - 12

Exploring Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering (6/21 - 6/27) Residential, Grades 11 - 12

Exploring Your Options Session 1 (6/21- 6/27) Residential, Grades 9 - 12

Exploring Your Options Session 2 (7/12- 7/18) Residential, Grades 9 - 12

GEMS-Materials Science & Engineering (7/26 - 8/1) Residential, Grades 10 - 12

Illinois Aerospace Institute Session I (7/12 - 7/18) Residential, Grades 9 - 12

Illinois Aerospace Institute Session II (7/26 - 8/1) Residential, Grades 9 - 12

LEAP: Learning Electronics, AI, and Programming (7/19 - 7/25) Residential, Grades 10 - 12

Mid-GLAM–Materials Science & Engineering (6/21 - 6/27) Local Day camp, Grades 7 - 9

Power of Bioengineering (7/19-7/25) Residential, Grades 9 - 12

Quantum Discovery (7/5 - 7/11) Residential, Grades 10-12

RoboScape Cybersecurity (6/21 - 6/26) Residential, Grades 11 - 12

Saving FACE (Food, Agriculture, Construction, & Environment) Around the World (7/26 - 8/1) Residential, Grades 10 - 12

How many camp sessions are you applying for? Note: Due to the popularity of WYSE summer camps, a second camp will only be offered if sufficient seats are available.

How many camp sessions are you applying for? Note: Due to the popularity of WYSE summer camps, a second camp will only be offered if sufficient seats are available.

I am applying to attend only 1 camp (either choice 1 or choice 2).

I am applying to attend both of the camps selected above.

Applicant's Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Preferred First Name or Nickname*
What you would want on your nametag

Birthdate*

Birthdate*

Gender Identity
Needed for reporting purposes. This information is not used for determining eligibility.

Race--self-identification with one or more of the following groups:
Needed for reporting purposes. This information is not used for determining eligibility.

Race--self-identification with one or more of the following groups:
Needed for reporting purposes. This information is not used for determining eligibility.

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African descent

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific

White

Prefer not to say

Ethnicity--whether a person is of Hispanic origin or not. Hispanics may identify as any of the above races.
Needed for reporting purposes. This information is not used for determining eligibility.

Mailing Address*
A U.S. address is required for virtual camps.

Mailing Address*
A U.S. address is required for virtual camps.

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Phone*

Can we text you at this number?

Can we text you at this number?

Yes

No

Applicant's Email Address*
NOTE: This should be the camper's email address that they will have access to and check regularly during summer months. Parents enter their own email addresses later in the form.

School Currently Attending*

hidden school code

When will you graduate from high school (grade you'll be entering in the Fall)?*

hidden student type

hidden student type

Freshman

Transfer

Have you attended a Grainger Engineering summer camp before?*

Have you attended a Grainger Engineering summer camp before?*

Yes

No

Parent/Guardian Information

Does one or more parent/guardian have a college degree?

Does one or more parent/guardian have a college degree?

Yes

No

Parent/Guardian #1: First Name*

Parent/Guardian #1: Last Name*

Parent/Guardian #1: Relationship to Camper*

Parent/Guardian #1: Relationship to Camper*

Father

Mother

Legal Guardian

Other

Other:

Parent/Guardian #1: Primary Phone*

Parent/Guardian #1: Primary Phone Type*

Parent/Guardian #1: Email Address*

Parent/Guardian #2 Information (Optional)

Would you like to provide contact information for a second parent/guardian?*
This will allow camp communications to go to both contacts.

Would you like to provide contact information for a second parent/guardian?*
This will allow camp communications to go to both contacts.

Yes

No

Parent/Guardian #2: First Name

Parent/Guardian #2: Last Name

Parent/Guardian #2: Relationship to Camper

Parent/Guardian #2: Relationship to Camper

Father

Mother

Legal Guardian

Other

Other:

Parent/Guardian #2: Primary Phone

Parent/Guardian #2: Primary Phone Type

Parent/Guardian #2: Email Address

Educator Recommendation

Your application requires a recommendation from someone who can speak to your skills and interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We use an online form for this recommendation, so you do not need to request a letter. The WYSE staff will use the contact information below to send the teacher, tutor, or counselor a link to the Recommendation Form. Be sure to notify this person that they should expect an email from wyse@illinois.edu for this purpose.

Your application is not considered complete until ALL supporting documents (including the Teacher Recommendation Form) have been received.

Educator's Name*

Educator's Email*

Relationship to Student (e.g. Algebra Instructor, mentor)?*

Coursework in Math, Science, Tech, & Engineering*

Provide a list of coursework in math, science, technology, and engineering from the last two years, including grades – official transcripts are not required

EXAMPLE
Science	Biology	A
	AP Chem	C
Engineering	Intro to Engineering	B
Math	Algebra	B
	Geometry	B

High School GPA*
Please respond to both parts of this question by providing both the grade point average (GPA) and the scale used by your school (e.g. 4.2 GPA on 5.0 scale). If your school does not track GPA, enter 0 for both items.

My school does not track traditional GPA

GPA

Scale

Non-coursework Activities*

Provide a list of non-coursework activities (clubs, sports, community service) that you have participated in during the past 2 years. Also list any relevant awards or leadership opportunities.

EXAMPLE
Jobs	Waiting Tables
Clubs	Science Olympiad
	French Club	Treasurer
	Band
Awards	Honor Society
Volunteering	Humane Society

Personal Statement*

The following interest statement is modeled after the personal statement question used on the University of Illinois' application for admission.

Please explain your interest in this program, and describe how you have recently explored or developed this interest inside and/or outside the classroom. Describe the impact that this program will have on your future.

Please type directly into the space below or copy/paste from a saved file on your device.
Maximum 500 words

Trail Blazer Scholarship Application

Camp tuition rates vary depending on the camp. Please review the camp description for specific information about the associated fees. Thanks to grants and generous sponsors, Trail Blazer scholarships are available to students who qualify for the camp and who demonstrate that they are on a path that is different or more challenging than most. More details are available on the Camp's FAQ page .

This scholarship is meant for applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria:

The student would be the first among their immediate family members to earn a degree from a 4yr college or university;
The student demonstrates leadership and civic responsibility through community impact work or entrepreneurship;
The student can demonstrate financial need;
The student has encountered barriers in their pursuit of STEM education and opportunity other than or in addition to the barriers listed above.

Are you interested in applying for a Trail Blazer scholarship?*

Are you seeking a 50% or 100% Scholarship? (Note that all admitted applicants are often asked to provide a $25 deposit as a commitment to attend)*

Which of the following criteria fit your current situation (check all that apply)?*

Which of the following criteria fit your current situation (check all that apply)?*

I am on course to be the first among my immediate family to earn a degree from a 4yr college or university

I demonstrate leadership and civic responsibility (e.g. community impact work, entrepreneurship, etc)

My family requires financial assistance (e.g. meets the criteria to qualify for free or reduced lunch)

I have encountered barriers (other than or in addition to those listed above) that have made my pursuit of STEM education opportunities challenging.

Essay: A Trail Blazer is someone who is among the first--setting an example for others. They overcome obstacles in their academic careers and in their personal lives to expand their own knowledge and that of others. They literally blaze or mark a brand new path to make it easier for others to follow after them. Please tell us of one or more obstacles you've encountered on your educational journey to WYSE Engineering Summer Camps, and how you handled the challenge (whether successfully or not).

Communication Channels

How did you hear about these programs? Check all that apply:

How did you hear about these programs? Check all that apply:

School announcement

Teacher

Counselor

Community program leader

Former program participant

UI Campus Visit / Orange & Blue / Illini Fest Day

STEM or College Fair

Web search

Social media

Other

Other source(s) of camp information:

Have you participated with any of our partnering organizations? Check all that apply:

Have you participated with any of our partnering organizations? Check all that apply:

Discovery Partners Institute (DPI)

Chicago Pre-College Science and Engineering Program (ChiS&E)

DREAAM

UNCC

The Well Experience

Cena y Ciencias

IMAGINE STEM

CISTEME365 STEM Clubs

FIRST Lego League, Tech Challenge, or Robotics Challenge

Science Olympiad

Illinois Principal's Scholars Program

Project SYNCERE

Junior SHPE, NSBE, SWE chapters

Other

Other partner organization:

If you are done with your application, please click the Submit Application button below. You will not be able to make changes to your application once it has been submitted.

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