UW Summer STEM Camp

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The University of Washington is partnering with the Chehalis Foundation to provide a four-day summer camp focusing on engineering and medical science.

About the Project

The Chehalis Foundation, in partnership with the University of Washington, is proud to support a four-day Summer STEM Camp at W.F. West High School for students entering grades 9–12. This immersive experience connects local youth with top scientists and engineers, giving them hands-on access to real-world medical and engineering challenges. The camp is designed to inspire curiosity, build skills, and open doors to future STEM careers—all for just $25 per student.

Project Benefits

  • Open to all incoming 9th–12th graders
  • Learn directly from University of Washington faculty and researchers
  • Hands-on activities in DNA analysis, stem cell science, and gene editing
  • Engineering challenges with real-world applications in physics and design
  • Explore human heart, brain, and lung tissue
  • Gain exposure to medical and engineering career paths
  • Work in teams to design and test floating boats using engineering principles
  • Compete for prizes in a friendly STEM challenge
  • A unique opportunity made possible by the Chehalis Foundation and local partners