Inspiring, Design, Engineering, and Artistry (3D Printing)

Summer 2025 dates for camps under the Governonr's Summer Merit Program are still pending, and will be updated once dates have been finalized.

Quick Facts 

• Grade levels: Students entering grades 9-12  
• Dates: TBD
• Location: Northwest Campus 
• Cost: Free for eligible high school students* 

*Tarrant County College District was awarded a Governor’s Summer Merit Program grant for Summer 2024. The Governor’s Summer Merit Program provides youth interested in a STEM field to enroll in a camp that focuses on science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). 

Camp Highlights 

IDEA will focus on providing skills in topics to include but not limited to: 

• 3D print design and production 
• Operation of 3D printers 
• Troubleshooting 
• Aligning designs with engineering principles 
• Career exploration in fields such as architecture and engineering 

You will participate in a series of collaborative, hands-on learning exercises to demonstrate your skills in 3D printing. We will take a field trip to a local 3D printing company, where you will be able to see state-of-the-art 3D printers and learn about the production cycle. 

Camp Details   

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Orientation 

Orientation will be held on the first day of classes from 8-9 a.m. 

Questions? 

Updated March 07, 2025