Science and Engineering
Experience Kamp (SEEK)
Mission Statement
To pique the interest of young people to explore science and engineering.
SEEK works toward fulfilling its mission by providing three services:
I. SEEK Alaska Academic Summer Camp
SEEK Alaska is a 5-day academic summer camp focused on science and engineering. The camps investigate science, math, and engineering through hands-on experiments and projects. Our summer camps teach proven methodologies of scientific research and engineering design including; the scientific method, experimentation, design constraints, problem solving, and effective communication. The students apply the knowledge and skills gained in practical exercises and friendly competitions.
Summer 2012 Offerings:
Held at the University of Alaska Anchorage and optimized for students entering the 7th through 10th grades:
SEEK Alaska Camp 2012-A: 9-13 July Spaces Still Available
SEEK Alaska Camp 2012-B: 16-20 July Spaces Still Available
Thank You to 2011 Donors:
Donors of the Alaska Combined Federal Campaign Fund
Donors of the Alaska State Employees SHARE Campaign
Harmon Construction, Seward, AK
Costco Wholesale, Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, AK
Thank You to 2010 Donors:
Alaska Combined Federal Campaign Fund
WalMart Foundation, WalMart, Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK
Sam's Club Foundation, Sam's Club, Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK
Thank You to 2009 Donors:
Alaska Combined Federal Campaign Fund
WalMart Foundation, A St, Anchorage, AK
Seward Community Foundation, Seward, AK
Harmon Construction, Seward, AK
Shoreside Petroleum, Seward, AK
Jim Fredrickson, Seward, AK
anonymous donors, Seward, AK
Working on a solution to a problem |
Having fun with teamwork!
Checking on stability of his rocket
Studying kinetic and potential energies
Testing of their hot-air balloon design
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A Parent Testimonial:
“If you are looking for the perfect summer academic opportunity, SEEK is a great option for your students to make great gains in science and engineering knowledge. Two of our sons participated in the SEEK Camp two or three summers ago. It was one of the most enriching experiences they have ever had. The two instructors were great with the students, challenging them right where they needed to be challenged, yet supporting them right where they needed to be supported. Look at the site and read the feedback page. Check out the whole site…It tells it like it is.”
What do SEEK Alaska students learn? They learn that technical topics are not too tough or too mysterious. They can do it! Through hands-on lab projects, science and engineering can be fun.
SEEK Alaska enhances the technical experience of any student interested in science or engineering, students competing in Science Fairs, or students schooled at home that want more hands-on science and engineering lessons.
Click here to go to the SEEK Alaska Camp page:
II. SEEK Do-It-Yourself Experiments
SEEK publishes on this website several experiments that anyone can download and try at home.
Click here to go to the Do-It-Yourself Experiments page:
III. SEEK Traveling Exhibits
SEEK often hosts a booth at fairs or kid's carnivals whose purpose is to improve the welfare of children. The hands-on science and engineering experiments are tailored for the audience expected and are fun and interactive.
Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students
SEEK shall admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at all SEEK activities. It will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions polices, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other SEEK administered programs.
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