TryEngineering Summer Institute Enrollment
Enrollment Requirements: Engineering camp registration information
Students with any level of engineering experience are welcome to attend the TryEngineering Summer Institute! All you need is an interest in learning more about engineering, time to attend our engineering summer camp, and in technology & engineering related professions.
- Students entering grades 9-12, or ages 13-17, in fall of program year are eligible
- No letters of recommendation, transcripts, essays or references required
- All levels of students are accepted, whether you have a little or a lot of engineering and technology experience
- COVID - 19 vaccination required of all students and staff
Enrollment Update: June 15th
SOLD OUT = Penn Session 1
Almost sold out: PennSession 2, USD both sessions


Our Students and Parents Say
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“I just picked up a very satisfied young engineer from TryEngineering camp. He had a blast these past two weeks. He really enjoyed the program.”
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“Never in my life did I think that I would get to meet one of the engineers that had actually worked on the Apollo program!”
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“[The program] really boosted [my son’s] confidence. Now he is actually excited about engineering and looking forward to going to college!”
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“Never in my life did I think that I would get to meet one of the engineers that had actually worked on the Apollo program!”
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"Thank you so much again for this amazing, eye-opening, and life changing experience."
Tuition:
Sleepaway/Residential: $3895 ($3795 for IEEE members)
Commuter/Day: $2545 ($2445 for IEEE members)
IEEE Discount: $100 off any session of any type with no deadline for IEEE members. Enter your IEEE member number at the time of registration, or register with the deposit only, email us your member number and we will apply your member benefit to the remaining balance.
Residential program tuition includes:
- Opening Sunday dinner
- All academic supplies and classes
- Double occupancy room in the residence hall
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily in the campus dining hall
- Camp t-shirt
- Site visit and excursion expenses
- Transportation to and from activities during two-week session
- Super Saturday and Sleepy Sunday activities
- Closing ceremony the last Friday of each session 3PM
Commuter/Day program tuition includes:
- Opening Sunday dinner (check-in Sunday 3:00pm, depart 7:00pm)
- All academic supplies and classes
- Daily lunch in the campus dining hall
- Camp t-shirt
- Site visit and excursion expenses for Institute trips taking place during the day/class time
- Transportation to and from activities during two-week session
- Monday - Friday 9am-4:30pm
- Closing ceremony the last Friday of each session 3PM
Airport Pick-Up/Drop-Off Service
TryEngineering Summer Institute offers airport pick-up and drop-off service during engineering camp registration or by June 15th for students that may not live locally. A professional staff member will meet your student at the airport and escort them to the TryEngineering Summer Institute campus on the day the program starts. At the end of the program, your teen will be escorted back to the airport, and our staff member will remain at the airport until their flight departs. Many more details available after registration.
Airport Pick-up/Drop-off service: $95 one way, $175 both ways
- Vaughn: LaGuardia (LGA) & John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
- Rice University: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
- University Of Pennsylvania: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
- University of San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN)



Enrollment Process
Registrations will be accepted up until a week before the program begins or when the program fills, whichever occurs first. We recommend that students enroll as early as possible to reserve their spot. Please consult our FAQs for further details.
IEEE Member Family and Friends Discount
IEEE Members and their families and friends are eligible for a $100 discount. This can be combined with any other discount for which students may be eligible. Have your IEEE Member Number ready to take advantage of this discount.
Returning Student Discount
Did you have a great time at TryEngineering camp last year? Come back this summer to experience a refreshed curriculum and take advantage of a $100 discount on top of any other discounts. After registration, email us at info@tryengineeringinstitute.org to have the returning student discount applied to your account.


Scholarships
A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available for those who demonstrate financial need for engineering camp registration. Scholarship applications must include financial information, letters of recommendation and an essay. To learn more and apply for a scholarship, click here.

Registration Deadline
Registration Deadline:
Registration for any session closes one week before the session begins, or when it sells out, whichever comes first.
Registrations before May 15th: Spots can be secured with a $500 deposit.
Registration after May 15th: Accepted on a space-available basis; all registrations require full payment required to register after this date.
Sold Out Sessions:
Penn Session 1 = SOLD OUT
Refund Policy
Register for the 2022 Summer Institute with confidence!
If TESI cancels the program for any reason, we will issue full and complete refunds (including the deposit) to all of our students, just like we did in Summer 2020 due to COVID-19.
In addition, students may cancel their registrations for any reason by May 15, 2022 and receive a full refund including the deposit. After May 15th, 2022 all payments become non-refundable if a student withdraws, is dismissed or doesn't show for any reason.