Perry Outreach Program – East Lansing, MI
The Perry Outreach Program is a free, one-day STEM program for high school women interested in orthopedic surgery and engineering.
▌ Editor's read The Perry Outreach Program is a free, one-day program designed to inspire high school women to pursue careers in orthopedic surgery and engineering. The program is offered at various locations, including East Lansing, MI, and involves hands-on activities and mentorship from women in these fields. It was founded in 2009 by Jenni Buckley, PhD, and Susan James, PhD, making it approximately 15 years old. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, as indicated by its 'About Us' page. The program specifically targets high school students who identify as women, addressing a known underrepresentation in STEM fields. The website emphasizes experiential learning and direct interaction with professionals.
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Since 201115+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 14–18
Perry Outreach Program – East Lansing, MI serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2011 (15 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 14–18
- Hours: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CDT
- Address: 965 Fee Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824
- Cost notes: Free
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Perry Outreach Program – East Lansing, MI
- What ages does Perry Outreach Program – East Lansing, MI accept?
- Perry Outreach Program – East Lansing, MI is open to children ages 14–18. 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.
- What are Perry Outreach Program – East Lansing, MI's hours?
- Perry Outreach Program – East Lansing, MI runs 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CDT. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Perry Outreach Program – East Lansing, MI?
- Perry Outreach Program – East Lansing, MI is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 15 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Perry Outreach Program – East Lansing, MI provide lunch?
- Perry Outreach Program – East Lansing, MI 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.
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