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▌ Academic · Ages 12–14

Designing for Disaster

Evanston

Students explore engineering and design principles to create solutions for natural disaster preparedness and response.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD) summer programs page, which offers a variety of academic camps for gifted students from grades 3-12. The 'Designing for Disaster' program is one of many listed, focusing on STEM and humanities topics. CTD states that all staff members undergo criminal background checks. The programs are offered in both online and on-campus formats, indicating a hybrid program type. As a program of Northwestern University, the owner type is 'university.' Google reviews for 'Northwestern University Center for Talent Development' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 103 reviews, with parents generally praising the challenging curriculum and engaging instructors. Social media handles found on the site include @northwesternctd for Instagram and NorthwesternCTD for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–14

Designing for Disaster is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. academic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day and overnight options
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 12–14
  • Address: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208
  • Phone: (847) 491-3782
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Designing for Disaster

What ages does Designing for Disaster accept?
Designing for Disaster is open to children ages 12–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
Who runs Designing for Disaster?
Designing for Disaster is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Designing for Disaster provide lunch?
Designing for Disaster does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Designing for Disaster compare to other academic camps in Evanston?
Designing for Disaster is one of 144 academic camps in Evanston that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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