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American Computer Museum
Boasts a comprehensive assortment of antique office appliances such as typewriters, adding machines, electric fans, staplers, pencil sharpeners, etc. as well as hundreds of slide rules, dozens of mainframe computers and peripherals and scores of personal computers - all presented in a timeline fashion.

Camp Invention
Camp Invention is a one-week day camp where imaginations run wild. Structured for children entering grades 2-6, this unique and exciting program is hosted by schools throughout the country each summer. Camp Invention is a joint project of the US Patent and Trademark Office and the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
Located in New York City, this is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to the study of historical and contemporary design

EDGE - Educating Girls for Engineering
If you are in high school and really want to get a taste of engineering you might try this two-week long workshop where you can take classes from college faculty and see engineering design work from the drawing board to the production floor.

EESC Pre-Engineering Summer Camps Page
Search by state to find a pre-engineering camp in your area using this list from the Engineering Education Service Center.

G.R.A.D.E. CAMP
G.R.A.D.E. CAMP is a week-long day program designed specifically for entering 8th to 12th grade girls (as of Sept. 2007) who want to find out what engineering is all about through "hands-on" experience.

Museum of Science, Boston
The mission of the Museum of Science, Boston is to stimulate interest in and further understanding of science and technology and their importance for individuals and for society.

National Air & Space Museum
Part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, the Air & Space Museum is one of the most popular museums in the world.

National Air & Space Museum
Part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, the Air & Space Museum is one of the most popular museums in the world.

National Inventors Hall of Fame
Aims to recognize inventors and invention everywhere, to promote creativity, and to advance the spirit of innovation. Located in Akon, Ohio.

National Women's Hall of Fame
This website features profiles of the inspiring women in American in all areas of society. It is a great resource for learning about successful and influential women in many different careers. The Hall of Fame is located in Seneca Falls, New York.

New York Hall of Science
New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park has over 225 exhibits including a technology gallery, biochemistry lab, and a Feedback exhibit that explores how machines and living things adapt to changes in their environment.

OPTIONS for High School Girls
If you have completed geometry you may want to explore this camp from the University of Evansville. It is an introduction to the many career opportunities in engineering and computer science. One week is spent at the Evansville campus, and one week is spent in England!

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
OMSI is located on the east bank of the Willamette River, just south of downtown Portland. In addition to hundreds of interactive exhibits and labs, OMSI offers dozens of fun-filled, interactive events designed for visitors of all ages.

Science News For Kids
This website publishes timely articles about what scientists and engineers are doing today. Find out about exciting new break-throughs and what they mean for you.

Science World
Science World is a hands-on science centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Sightseer's Guide to Engineering
This unique online travel guide includes sights like college lab/research hubs, interesting manufacturing facilities, roller coasters ski lifts, home towns or museums of a famous engineers or inventors, lighthouses, telescopes, and obvious engineering marvels like the Golden Gate Bridge or the Hoover Dam. Sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers and National Engineers Week

Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian sponsors numerous exhibits and programs, conducts research in many different fields, and provides access to an extensive collection of resources.

STEPS program for girls
Science Technology and Engineering Preview at UW-Stout for Girls (STEPS) is a one-week introduction to the exciting world of science, technology and engineering.

Summer@Rensselaer
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Try one of the many camps or day programs offered by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Tech Museum of Innovation
The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, California is a hands-on technology museum devoted to inspiring the innovator in everyone.

The Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is located inside the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco's Marina district. Innovative exhibits include: Light, color, sound and music, motion, animal behavior, electricity, heat and temperature, language, patterns, hearing, touch, vision, waves and resonance, and weather.

Women in Engineering Organization Programs
If you are still looking for summer programs or camps in your area, try this search from the Women in Engineering Organization.

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