Transportation & Civil Engineering Summer Camp

Join us for a transformative adventure at the University of Hartford’s Transportation & Civil Engineering Summer Camp in Summer 2025! This dynamic week-long camp explores transportation, structural, geotechnical, construction, and environmental engineering, as well as emerging technologies like AI, drones, and more. Through hands-on projects, field trips, teamwork with professional guidance, this camp is designed to inspire and equip high school students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to explore future careers in transportation & civil engineering.

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.

Registration Closed on May 5th. Join Waiting List Here.

Camp Information

Who Should Enroll? Students entering 10^th, 11^th, or 12^th grade in fall 2025 are encouraged to apply. Students entering 9^th grade in fall 2025 will be considered.

When: 9am ~ 3pm daily, Session 1: July 7^th – 11^th, 2025, Session 2: July 14^th – 18^th, 2025 (note: campers pick up only one session)

Where: Makerspace, Hursey Center (HC 216), University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford, CT. View a campus map here.

Cost: Free

Transportation: Campers are responsible for arranging their own transportation.

Space is limited and you are encouraged to apply early! Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this exciting learning experience that could shape your future career in civil and transportation engineering!

Questions? Contact program directors Clara Fang and Song Wang via email at uhartce@gmail.com.

Daily Activities and Schedule

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
Beam test (high-bay picture)
Meeting with professional organizations (WTS, CSCE, etc.)
Field trips to construction sites

Don't just take our word for it - see it for yourself in the below photos.

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.