A component of the Central Arizona Writing Project, YAWP (Young Adult Writing Program) is designed to offer young writers a non-evaluative environment in which to explore the power of writing. Our camps will all be offered ONLINE in June 2022 via zoom.
In this exciting hands-on, day camp for high schoolers, participants will be introduced to the principles of robot design through origami -- the art of paper folding -- to prototype, ideate, and get a hands-on sense of the physics of robots. Participants will learn: (1) how to use the biological world as a source of inspiration for designing robots, and how to translate those principles into a set of engineering design goals; (2) how to ideate, prototype, and synthesize robotic devices through folded mechanisms, and how force, torque, and motion can be tuned through these structures to make robots move better; (3) Coding a microcontroller to generate motion with an RC servo-motor; and (4) how to take real-world data from a foldable robot and use physical models to improve robot performance. This week-long, hands-on, project-based approach will emphasize problem identification, brainstorming, problem solving, rapid prototyping, teamwork, and communication. The camp will culminate with a final build -- that students can program to move through the environment -- along with an exposition for parents. For more info, contact danaukes@asu.edu
Are you interested in philosophy, politics, or social justice? Confused about the state of political dialogue? Are you struggling to balance values and respect? ASU is hosting a Philosophy Summer Camp for high school students: The Dialectic. We will host a week-long series of workshops about how to engage the massive amount of disagreement around us, how to communicate effectively and respectfully, and how to talk to people that have radically different lives and experiences than you. Run by a group of PhD students, The Dialectic is not a class, and we won't tell you what to think.
Join the ASU Popular Music Program for a 3 day songwriting, production and performance intensive open to all levels of experience, instrumentation. Connect and collaborate with other young musicians for an experience that will transform your musicianship and take your skills to the next level. There will be opportunities to work in our state of the art facilities and studios, have your work heard and workshopped, perform each night, and sit in on Masterclasses from visiting industry professionals.
The Digital Culture Summer Institute is our long-standing summer program on ASU’s Tempe campus for students in 6th-12th grades to take classes in digital media, arts, and technology. Week-long, project-focused classes are taught by faculty and graduate students.

What is the key to success for teens and young adults? Success isn’t just about doing well in school or getting into a good college. Being successful is about discovering your strengths, mastering your emotions, and adding value wherever you go. A child is only truly successful when they learn to be happy and confident with who they are.

Join us for the First Annual ASU Performing Arts Camp! This week-long camp for high school students (grades 9-12) and college transfers will give attendees a peek into life as a major in the performing arts. * Creative and collaborative opportunities * Exploration of career options in music, dance and theatre * Tips for completing the college application process * Performances by music, dance and theatre students and faculty * Classes in performing arts fundamentals. All campers will participate in the morning fundamentals classes then select electives classes of their choice.
The Civic Leadership Institute (CLI) is a unique, week-long summer experience for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This year, our expanded CLI summer program will reach participants at our homebase in Tempe as well as Tucson and Flagstaff as our faculty and staff travels to each city for a week of learning and events.

Summer Experience at West is for students entering grades 9-12th in Fall 2022 will participate in unique, college- prep experiences! Participants will enjoy interactive activities that may include research, presentations, seminars, college-major explorations and panel discussions led by current ASU SPARKS students.

Summer Experience at Downtown is an interactive program that celebrates the vibrant ASU Downtown campus. Students in 9th-12th grade will explore college-readiness programming and have an opportunity to engage with successful ASU alumni and SPARKS members (current ASU students) and take part in seminars, presentations, and career and major explorations.

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