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Imagination

Do you get tired of the same old thing summer after summer? If the answer is “yes” then you may want to attend Imagination. You will be introduced to the exciting and fun “stuff” we do at Virginia Tech. We have engineers, scientists and college students ready to help you explore the world of science, technology and engineering . . . Not by watching, but by DOING! You will learn about the engineering design process as you build your own devices and participate in hands on activities exploring the many different aspects of engineering. Rising 7th or 8th graders are invited to apply. Preference will be given to first time applicants.

Imagination will host three weeklong sessions. Two will feature an Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) project building a video game console and an LED Color Organ, including learning to solder. The third will allow you to build, fly and take home a drone. ECE-related camps have both day and residential options. The drone camp is residential only. Programming will take place from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on the Blacksburg campus of Virginia Tech.  

  1. June 16 - June 20, 2025 (ECE focus)
  2. June 22 - June 28, 2025 (Drone Build & Fly; RESIDENTIAL ONLY)
  3. July 7 - July 11, 2025 (ECE focus)

Deadlines:

  • The 2025 application is open. 
  • Applications close: Sunday, March 30, 2025
  • Notification of decisions: Friday, April 11, 2025

 

CIA Summer Sponsorship Information
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Contact Imagination

220 Gilbert Street (MC 0275), Blacksburg, Virginia, 24061
Phone: (540) 231-7337
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Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity

220 Gilbert Street (MC 0275)
Blacksburg, Virginia, 24061
Phone: (540) 231-7411
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