Why Enroll?
Whether you’re considering a career in the design and construction of highways, roundabouts, buildings, bridges, tunnels, reservoirs, or wastewater treatment plants, this camp will spark your interest and help you explore potential college majors and career paths. Build your teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills while tackling real-world engineering challenges. This is your chance to discover the diverse fields of civil engineering, connect with industry professionals, and gain the confidence to pursue your future in this exciting and impactful field.
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Daily Activities, Schedule, and FAQ
Camp activities feature hands-on learning experiences across various civil engineering disciplines—including transportation, structural, geotechnical, construction, environmental, and water resources—taught by college faculty and industry professionals. Participants will also explore transportation and civil engineering professional organizations, take field trips to the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) and construction sites, engage in discussions with professionals and faculty, tour the UHart campus, and celebrate their achievements at a Summer Camp graduation ceremony on Friday afternoon.
Featured Events:
- Field trips to CT DOT
- Driving simulator
- Concrete cube and metal bar test
- Meeting with professional organizations (WTS, CSCE, etc.)
- Field trips to construction sites
What should my child wear to camp?
Due to daily lab activities and occasional field trips, campers are required to wear long pants and closed-toe shoes for the entire camp session.
What do campers need to bring (and not bring) to the camp?
Bring: Lunch (nut-free), umbrella or rain jacket in case of rain, sunscreen lotion (optional)
Do not bring: Laptops, iPads, or other valuable electronics; jewelry is discouraged due to lab safety concerns
Campers will receive a welcome kit with a camp shirt, a water bottle, pen, and notepad, etc.
Will the camp provide lunch?
No, campers need to bring their own lunch. Please pack a nut-free lunch each day. Microwaves are available for lunch heating if needed. Light snacks will be provided during the lunch break. Water bottles will be provided and water fountains are available in every building.
What are the drop-off and pick-up times?
Drop-off: Between 8:50 AM and 9:00 AM
Pick-up: Between 2:40 PM and 3:00 PM
What should we do if a camper will be absent, arrive late in the morning, or be picked up late in the afternoon?
If a camper will be absent for the day, please notify us by emailing uhartce@gmail.com no later than 9:00 AM of the day.
If a camper arrives after 9:15 AM and no camp staff are present at the camp center (HC216), it is the responsibility of the parent and camper to go directly to the scheduled program location and check in with camp staff. Please refer to the Camp Program & Schedule for locations. The Campus Map also highlights the camp program location. If you have questions about the schedule or classroom locations, call the Camp Directors at (860) 768-4855 or (860) 768-4845, and contact Public Safety at (860) 768-7777 for directions.
Parents/Guardians: please ensure that campers are picked up by 3:00 pm each day. The camp does not offer extended care hours in the afternoon. Repeated late pickups may result in the camper’s dismissal from the program at the discretion of the Camp Directors.
2025 Camp Graduation Events and More
Career Outlook
Civil engineering offers exceptional career prospects, with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) projecting a need for 25,000 new civil engineers annually through this decade. Infrastructure projects alone are expected to create over 883,600 jobs by 2030, promising strong job security and competitive salaries for graduates. Beyond the numbers, civil engineers enjoy rewarding careers designing and building the infrastructure that shapes our communities, making it an ideal choice for students passionate about making a tangible difference in the world.
Acknowledgement
We gratefully acknowledge the support for the project, 'Inspire Future Transportation and Civil Engineers: Summer Camp at the University of Hartford' (Project # SPR-2339), funded by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The Principal Investigator is Clara Fang, and the Co-Principal Investigator is Song Wang.