Girls in Engineering

Inspiring the next generation of engineers

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How do I register my child for Girls in Engineering?
Students interested in attending a Girls in Engineering camp must submit an application. The application process is competitive and only 30 students will be selected for each camp session. Typically, 1 out of 2 applicants are accepted. Applications typically open in early or mid-January. Admissions decisions are emailed out on or about April 15 and shortly thereafter, a Welcome Packet with Registration information and payment instructions, will be emailed to admitted candidates.
When are the application decisions made?
Admission decisions will be made by April 15 and you will be notified by email.
Can my child and their friend attend the same camp session?
Unfortunately, due to our competitive application process, we are unable to place friends together in the same session. However, we do attempt to place siblings into the same camp session.
My child didn’t get in their preferred session, can they change?
Camp fills up quickly. We do our very best to assign campers to their first or second preferred choice for camp sessions. As a small team, we have limited bandwidth to field session change requests. If you have an extenuating circumstances, please email gie@berkeley.edu to see if a change is possible.
What is the fee for the 2021 camps?
The fee for the 2021 camps is $300, but if your family demonstrates financial need, camp will be free. Please see the Camp Fee page for more information. Feel free to submit an scholarship application in addition to your camper’s application to camp to be considered for financial assistance.
Do I need to provide proof that my family demonstrates financial need?
No, we do not ask for proof when your child is applying. You only need to indicate your financial need when responding to the camp fee question in the application. However, we reserve the right to request this documentation at a later date.
Is there an application fee?
No, there is no application fee.
If our schedule changes, and my child is admitted into a session that they can no longer attend, can they switch sessions?
If your child is admitted into a session that they can no longer attend, you can request that they be placed on the waitlist for another session (or multiple other sessions). If a spot opens up in a session your child is waitlisted for, we will e-mail you.
I’m worried that my child won’t know anyone at camp. Will they still have fun?
Yes, we think they will! Our 120 camp participants generally come from at least 60 different schools, so most campers will not know anyone in their session. As a result, most participants are very excited to make new friends. Additionally, we integrate a number of ice breaker activities and games into our program to help the campers feel comfortable and have fun with their campmates. Our high school volunteers are also a wonderful asset, as they help to organize games and encourage participation.