Tiny Tech! An Introduction to Microelectronics
Tiny Tech! is a day camp at Brookhaven National Laboratory for students in grades 7-9, focusing on microelectronics through hands-on activities and lab tours.
▌ Editor's read The Tiny Tech! camp is offered by Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) as part of their Summer Science Explorations program for grades 7-9. The website (bnl.gov/sse/grades7-9.php#w1) loads and provides details about the camp, including its focus on microelectronics, hands-on activities, and tours of BNL facilities. The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. As it's run by a national laboratory, the owner type is best categorized as university/research institution. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The Brookhaven National Laboratory has a Facebook page (BrookhavenLab) but no specific social media for the summer camp itself was found. Google reviews for Brookhaven National Laboratory show a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, indicating a generally positive public perception of the institution.
Who thrives here Ages 12–14
Tiny Tech! An Introduction to Microelectronics is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem 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 camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 12–14
- Hours: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
- Address: Upton, NY 11973 USA
- Cost notes: $406.5 US
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Tiny Tech! An Introduction to Microelectronics
- What ages does Tiny Tech! An Introduction to Microelectronics accept?
- Tiny Tech! An Introduction to Microelectronics 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.
- How much does Tiny Tech! An Introduction to Microelectronics cost?
- Tiny Tech! An Introduction to Microelectronics publishes $407/week for the standard session. $406.5 US Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Tiny Tech! An Introduction to Microelectronics's hours?
- Tiny Tech! An Introduction to Microelectronics runs 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Tiny Tech! An Introduction to Microelectronics?
- Tiny Tech! An Introduction to Microelectronics 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 Tiny Tech! An Introduction to Microelectronics provide lunch?
- Tiny Tech! An Introduction to Microelectronics 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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