Camp · STEM · Ages 14–17 · $1,500/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 14–17

Illinois Aerospace Institute (IAI) Summer Camp

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Nugent Hall · $1,500/week

A week-long residential camp for high school students interested in aerospace engineering.

▌ Editor's read The Illinois Aerospace Institute (IAI) Summer Camp is an overnight program for high school students, operated by The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The website details a comprehensive curriculum including lectures, hands-on projects such as rocket design and flight simulation, and visits to university labs. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program leverages university resources and faculty. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'The Grainger College of Engineering' show a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, reflecting the institution's overall reputation, though specific reviews for the IAI camp are not readily available. Social media presence is through the main Grainger Engineering accounts on Instagram (@graingerengineering) and Facebook (GraingerEngineering).
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Who thrives here Ages 14–17

Illinois Aerospace Institute (IAI) Summer Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 14–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1500 Engineering Hall, 1308 W. Green St., Urbana, IL 61801
  • Phone: 217-333-0850
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Illinois Aerospace Institute (IAI) Summer Camp

What ages does Illinois Aerospace Institute (IAI) Summer Camp accept?
Illinois Aerospace Institute (IAI) Summer Camp is open to children ages 14–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Illinois Aerospace Institute (IAI) Summer Camp cost?
Illinois Aerospace Institute (IAI) Summer Camp publishes $1,500/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Illinois Aerospace Institute (IAI) Summer Camp's hours?
Illinois Aerospace Institute (IAI) Summer Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Illinois Aerospace Institute (IAI) Summer Camp?
Illinois Aerospace Institute (IAI) Summer Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Illinois Aerospace Institute (IAI) Summer Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Illinois Aerospace Institute (IAI) Summer Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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