IMPACT Engineering Experience

University of Illinois Chicago College of Engineering

Program overview

Ambitious high school students interested in a focused, hands-on introduction to mechanical and industrial engineering; not a general STEM camp

Key details

Organization
University of Illinois Chicago College of Engineering
Type
Summer engineering program
Location
Chicago, IL (University of Illinois Chicago campus)
Format
in-person
Eligible grades
10, 11, 12
Cost
$500 per student per one-week session; includes daily lunch and project materials; 10% discount for children of University of Illinois employees
Time commitment
One week per session, Monday-Friday 9am-4pm; drop-off 8:30-8:50am, pickup at 4pm
Application status
2026 sessions are full and not accepting new registrations; registration for 2027 opens mid-January 2027

How to apply

Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.

Official program page