Program
This camp provides a wonderful opportunity for high school students to learn more about renewable energy. The emphasis is on having fun and enjoying our beautiful natural surroundings while learning.

Each day will begin with a presentation on different aspects of renewable energy, and the rest of the day will be spent putting into practice the concepts learned. Students, working in teams, will design, build, debug, and test a small wind turbine and a small PV-powered car. Students will implement their own designs from rough sketch to prototype, rather than assembling a kit. The main components, material and tools will all be supplied.

• Energy in General
  
  
• Physics of Energy
  
  
• Forms of Renewable Energy (particularly wind and solar)
  
  
• Economics of Energy
  
  
• Social and Environmental Factors
  

The camp will also include a supervised field trip to a full scale hardware store, where students can pick up any additional items they need for their projects (with funds provided by the camp). This will help the students become familiar with standards and options when it comes to the use of components.

The exciting culmination of the camp will take place on the last day when the student teams use their projects in a competition. With our dynamic, engaging and caring faculty and staff; terrific facilities; and lovely surroundings, the AU Renewable Engineering Camp could make this your best summer ever!

Who Can Attend?
This camp is open to students entering grades 10, 11 or 12 who are interested in science and math and wish to learn about renewable energy engineering. The number of participants is kept small to allow for individualized attention and optimal use of equipment.

Schedule
Students must arrive between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday for registration and will leave after lunch on Thursday. Students attend classes during the day and enjoy recreational activities in the evening. View sample schedule.

Examples of evening activities include the following:

• Ice-breaker games on the first night
• Movies in Nevins Theater
• Visiting a nearby lake for picnics and campfires
• Outdoor games such as "Capture the Flag" and "Ultimate Frisbee"
• Indoor games such as "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," ping pong, board games, basketball, etc.
• Social gatherings with refreshments & music in the Knight Club
• Relaxing and socializing at the Terra Cotta Coffee House
• Farewell party on the last night

Further information, including a detailed program schedule and driving directions to campus, will be sent to all students upon acceptance.

AU Summer Academic Camps Video

Faculty
Dr. Jalal Baghdadchi, AU Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, serves as camp director and primary instructor. Instruction assistance is also provided by advanced AU graduate students. Questions regarding camp academic content may be directed to Dr. Baghdadchi at email.

Supervision
When not in class, campers are supervised by our wonderful Resident Directors (RDs) and Resident Assistants (RAs), who are specially trained to serve as camp counselors, positive role models, mentors and friends. In order to ensure everyone has a safe, healthy and enjoyable time on campus, summer students are expected to abide by the University's summer programs rules & regulations.

Housing and Meals
Students stay in secure University residence halls dedicated to summer campers (2 per room) and must bring their own pillows, blankets and bed/bath linens for the week (bed linens must fit the extra-long twin residence hall beds). Males and females are housed in separate halls. Resident Directors and Resident Assistants will be on-site in the residence halls at all times. Laundry facilities are available in each hall at no charge.

Delicious, all-you-can-eat, cafeteria-style meals are served in the campus dining hall. Our Dining Services chefs do an excellent job in accommodating campers with food allergies and other special requirements.

Tuition, Room and Board
The program fee is $850 (includes a non-refundable $100 deposit). This covers tuition, supervision, program materials & equipment, recreational activities, room and board from dinner on the first day through lunch on the last day.

The $100 deposit must be submitted with the application. Payment can be made by check* or credit card. Full payment of the balance is due May 24, 2013.

(Commuter Rate: Students living locally who wish to attend this camp as commuters may do so. The commuter rate, which covers tuition, supervision, program materials & equipment and lunch, is $595. Evening recreational activities are not included. Students who wish to commute must check in at registration on Sunday and arrive on campus by 9:00 a.m. for classes Monday-Thursday. They must be picked up no later than 5:00 p.m. each day, except Thursday, when pick-up time is 1:00 p.m. Please be sure to check the "Commuter" box on the application form.)

*There will be a $30 charge for checks returned for insufficient funds.

Financial Aid
Sorry, there are no scholarships or other forms of financial aid available for students in any of our summer programs.

How to Apply
The application deadline is April 15, but we will continue accepting applications until the program is full. (Please contact us via email, or by calling 607.871.2612, to check availability after the deadline.) Students who wish to apply must submit:

• A completed application form
  
• Copy of an up-to-date transcript (to January 2013) or most recent report card
• Two letters of recommendation from teachers (on official school stationery)
• A one-page essay telling us why you wish to attend this camp (must be in your own words and must include your signature at the bottom)
  
• A $100 deposit (non-refundable unless student is not accepted into the program).

Send to: Office of Summer Programs, Alfred University, Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802 or fax to 607.871.2045, or scan and send to us via email.

Acceptance Procedure
After the April 15 deadline, the Camp Admissions Committee will evaluate all applications and determine which students will be accepted. Acceptance and non-acceptance notifications will be made by email and letter by the end of April. If you require an earlier decision, please indicate this by including a note with your application form. (Students who apply after the deadline will receive notification within 1 week after we receive their application materials.)

Accepted students will receive, along with the acceptance letter, additional materials including medical forms, liability releases, emergency notification forms, etc. These materials must be filled out as soon as possible and must be back in our hands by the due date indicated in the acceptance letter. Updated immunization information (including dates) is also required at that time. (If you do not have updated immunization information on hand, you may want to acquire this from your physician now to avoid processing delays.)

Cancellation Policy
Refunds, less the $100 non-refundable deposit, will be made for cancellations received by June 3. 50% refunds will be made for cancellations received from June 4-21. We cannot make refunds to students who cancel after June 21 because we must hire staff, purchase materials, arrange for meals and confirm classroom and housing space long before the start of our summer programs. We base all of these arrangements on the number of students accepted into each camp and cannot make changes after contracts are signed and commitments are made.

Questions?
For further general information contact the Office of Summer Programs via email or by calling us at 607.871.2612. A copy of the application is available in pdf form above. If you are not able to open it, please contact us and we will send or fax one to you.

For specific information concerning class content please contact the Program Director, Dr. Jalal Baghdadchi via email.

AU Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is a growing industry that needs engineers who can improve the efficiency of current technologies and develop new ways to produce clean affordable energy. The Renewable Energy Engineering program at Alfred University is dedicated to the study and practice of energy systems for a sustainable environment. Our mission is to produce the next generation of engineers and scientists who will develop and perfect renewable energy systems, make improvements on energy efficiency, and advance science and engineering to create a more sustainable future for our planet.

Please note: We also offer camps in Computer Engineering, Ceramic & Glass Engineering and Robotics Engineering.

More About Alfred University
Alfred University is located in the safe, peaceful village of Alfred in western New York State, where summer days are warm and nights are cool and comfortable. Surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful meadows and valleys, Alfred University is the perfect place to spend an enjoyable week learning more about a favorite subject and meeting other students who share your interests.

The campus, a 6-hour drive from New York City, 2 hours from Buffalo and 1 1/4 hours from Rochester, is easily accessible by car or bus from all directions and is located just five miles south of Interstate 86. The nearest major airport is the Rochester International Airport (about 65 miles north). Transportation to and from that airport can be provided for an additional charge if we receive your request by the date indicated in your acceptance notification. After that date students must make their own arrangements with an airport limo service.

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Program Cancellation: The University may cancel any course or activity at any time because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for other costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

AU Policy Against Discrimination: Whether considering candidates for admission or financial aid, applicants for employment or the management of its policies and school-administered programs, Alfred University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, or disability. Alfred University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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