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EX.I.T.E. Camp
EX.I.T.E. Camp 2008 Applications available! Application deadline extended to May 9, 2008.
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EXploring Interests in Technology and Engineering
EX.I.T.E. Camps, developed 8 years ago through an IBM initiative, are now a worldwide event— with camps in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The mission of the EX.I.T.E. Camp is to empower middle school girls in the fields of math, science, and engineering. For the fifth year in a row, IBM and PACER have collaborated to present a camp specifically for middle school girls with disabilities. The only other IBM Camp for girls with disabilities is in Yamato, Japan. The 2007 camp was extra special as the EX.I.T.E. Camp community expanded to include additional technology partners. PACER and IBM were excited to welcome Accenture, Medtronic, and 3M to the 2007 camp! These community partners and technology experts generously donated their talents and resources to inspire middle school girls with disabilities to learn more about technology and to have a lot of fun while doing it.
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Middle school girls with disabilities are encouraged to apply to attend the 2008 EX.I.T.E. Camp. The 2008 EX.I.T.E Camp will kick off with an opening ceremony on August 7, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. and full camp days from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on August 11, 13, 15, and 19. On August 21, camp will conclude with a tour of the IBM facility in Rochester, MN from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. followed by closing ceremonies from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The application deadline for this free camp has been extended to May 9, 2008. For more information, please contact Meghan Kunz at 952-838-9000 or stc@pacer.org. Visit EX.I.T.E. Camp 2007 Photo Gallery to check out the 2007 EX.I.T.E. Camp activities. The 2008 campers will participate in similar activities.
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