Daily Schedule

8:00 AM - Check-in at Texas Academy
8:45 AM - Research Survey in Computer Lab
9:00 AM - Lab 1
10:10 AM - Lab 2
11:15 am Lunch 
12:10 pm Lab 3 
1:20 pm   Lab 4 
2:30 pm   Lab 5
3:45 pm   Afternoon Tracks and Recreation
5:00 pm   Pick up Texas Academy (Circle Drive) 

 Lab Rotations

Day 1 - Science

How to Check Your Drinking Water Quality
Aerospace Engineering
Chromotography of Inks
Synthesis of Inks
Career Opportunities with TWC
 

Day 2 - Robotics

BaseBot Build
ClawBot Upgrade
Robot Competition
Repair the Robots
Midstream Center

 

Day 3 - Engineering

Circuits
Non-Newtonian Fluids (Walk on Water)
Brewing Soda
Refinery Control Centers
Port Management
 

Day 4 - Math

Nim and Impartial Games
Game Find Some Deep Math
Hyperbolic Space Using Crochet
Reaud Honors College and Texas Academy Presentation

 

Day 5 - Field Trip and Escape Room

Field Trip to the Port of Beaumont
Escape the Science Lab
Mega RELAY

Check-in

Check-in for camp will take place from 8-8:30 each morning in front of the Texas Academy building on Cunningham St.  A parent or guardian must accompany each camper for check in on Day 1.  

 

Check-out

Parents need to be in the Texas Academy circle drive no later than 5:00PM for camp dismissal. 

Parents or guardians who need to check their child out of camp early for any reason are asked to come to the Texas Academy building to ask for their child. For the safety of our campers, if a parent is unable to pick up his or her child, written permission must be given by the parent to have the child picked up by someone else.   

No child will be released from camp without written and signed consent by a custodial parent or legal guardian.   

  

Clothing  

Clothing should be casual, comfortable, and in good taste. Please no belly shirts or short shorts. Shoes should be worn at all times. 

  

Spending Money  

Grab and go breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are provided. Campers may wish to bring a limited amount of cash to spend in the bookstore, Starbucks and at the vending machines. 

 

Cell Phones

Understanding a parents desire to stay in touch with their student, cell phones are allowed but may not be used during academic sessions or recreation. Students may use their phones at lunch and immediately after camp.

 

What not to bring

The drinking and/or possession of alcoholic beverages is strictly forbidden during camp. 

The possession, use and distribution of any illegal substances/drugs are strictly prohibited. 

The possession and use of weapons or firearms of any sort is strictly prohibited.  

The possession, use and distribution of tobacco products is not permitted at any time during camp. This includes all e-cigarettes and “vapes.”  

Research Opportunity

Students that attend camp will be given the option to participate in a STEM based research survey. The purpose of the study is to: 1) increase Texas school students’ familiarity and experience with postsecondary educational opportunities that lead to STEM careers; and 2) develop collaboration among Texas workforce development programs, TWC Vocational Rehabilitation, Texas colleges and universities, and high schools.

By participating in the survey, it will help us secure grant funds each year so that we can continue having FUN summer camps!  

Camper Code of Conduct 

Every participant, faculty, and staff associated with Innovation Collaboration is a to be treated with dignity and respect.  

Campers are not allowed to leave campus. Anyone caught off campus will be sent home.  

Please do not run, yell, or make excessive noise.  

Wear shoes and proper clothing at all times.  

Please use proper conduct while in the dining hall. After you have eaten your meal, please put away your tray and dispose of all trash. 

If you are sick or injured, please notify your team leader, or come to the Texas Academy building immediately 

Use vending machines at your own risk. Lamar University is not responsible for lost change.  

The schedule for the day is to be observed. For the residential week, the curfew is defined as being in your room with the lights out.  

The drinking and/or possession of alcoholic beverages is strictly forbidden during camp. 

The possession, use and distribution of any illegal substances/drugs are strictly prohibited. 

The possession and use of weapons or firearms of any sort is strictly prohibited.  

Vandalism, disturbing the peace or inappropriate behavior during camp will not be tolerated.  

Any damage will be the financial responsibility of the person(s) responsible.  

The possession, use and distribution of tobacco products is not permitted at any time during camp. This includes all e-cigarettes and “vapes.”  

Campers are not permitted to use cell phones during academic session or recreation. 

Any act by a camper that violates federal, state, provincial, or local law will be a violation of this Code of Conduct. 

Campers and parents will sign a copy of this Code of Conduct, provide complete medical information and release form.  

Any additional rules pertinent to a specific event shall be announced by the Camp Director or administration and shall be observed as part of this Code of Conduct. 

Every effort is made to maintain a safe environment for all participants.  However, there are always unforeseen situations in which a student may become ill or have an accident while attending camp.  

In the event of illness, parents will be notified and will have two options:  

• Pick up the child (if the medical problem is resolved, the student may return to camp).  
• Medication may be taken if the medical documentation form has been submitted.
• Advise the camp staff to take the child to a local health clinic or hospital. The health clinic or hospital will charge their normal fee.   (Note:  the parent or guardian is responsible for any illness expense.)  

In the event of an accident or emergency, our staff will either take the student to urgent care or an emergency room or call 911 to have medical professionals sent to our location on campus.   In either case, someone will call the emergency contact number provided during registration so that parents/guardians are notified right away.      

 If you do not want the camp staff to follow these procedures, please provide a written statement to the camp director indicating your desires in the event of an emergency, illness or accident.