Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning

Hands-on Summer Camp to Attract K-12 Students to Engineering Fields

Evidence in Action

Karen Scheaffer, Ryan McCoy | Published: July 2nd, 2025 by K20 Center

  • PLANS Data Source Grade Level KISSCE - College Access, KISSCE - Engagement

Summary

This intervention brief explores the study titled "Hands-on Summer Camp to Attract K–12 Students to Engineering Fields" by Yilmaz, M., Ren, J., Custer, S., & Coleman, J. (2010), which evaluates the impact of a week-long engineering summer camp designed to engage high school students in STEM education through immersive, hands-on experiences.