Summer Pre College Aerospace Engineering at UCLA

This camp at UCLA is the perfect gateway to Aerospace Engineering for 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 years olds.

Aerospace Engineering at UCLA

Learn the fundamentals of flight mechanics, deep dive the differences between aeronautical and astronautical engineering and engage with professionals in the field.

Course Overview

With companies like Boeing, SpaceX, Relativity Space, The Aerospace Corporation, Northrop Grumman, and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory – to name a few – located nearby, there’s no better place to launch into the field of Aerospace Engineering than with Summer Springboard in Los Angeles this summer. Ever wonder how a rocket works or how an aircraft stays airborne? What is actually needed to launch a person or satellite into space? Our Aerospace Engineering program on the campus of UCLA offers students the chance to understand the physics and dynamics of air and spacecraft using basic orbital mechanics. Students will participate in hands-on design challenges, ultimately building and launching their own glider or rocket. Previous foundational knowledge in the following classes is either recommended (R) or strongly recommended (SR), but not required: algebra (R), geometry (R), trigonometry (SR), calculus (SR), and physics 1 and 2 (SR).

Program Highlights

• Learn the fundamentals of flight mechanics, aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and aircraft design.
• Understand the key differences between aeronautical and astronautical engineering and use basic orbital mechanics with industry-standard software.
• Engage with professionals in the field about the latest advancements in aerospace engineering and flight technology.

Topics you'll explore

Course Structure:

Hands-On Learning

• Learn the intricacies and challenges behind designing, building and landing your own glider or rocket.

Career Exploration

• Through meeting a variety of experts in the field, gaining valuable insight and knowledge from guest speakers at world renowned companies and partaking in hands-on experiential learning you'll get a much deeper sense of what it takes to pave the way toward a career in aerospace engineering.

Program Options

• **Residential: **Includes: all meals, lodging, excursions, Academic Course, weekend excursions; Excludes: optional airport pickup/drop off service (available for an additional fee)
• Extended Day Course : Includes: lunch, dinner, excursions, academic course, programming from 9am to 8pm, weekend excursions; Excludes: lodging, breakfast
• **Day Course: **Includes: lunch, academic course, excursions, programming from 9am to 5pm, Monday-Friday; Excludes: lodging, breakfast, dinner, weekend excursions

Excursions at UCLA

• Griffith Observatory
• Rodeo Drive
• **Hollywood Walk of Fame **
• Santa Monica
• Six Flags Magic Mountain
• Students will visit a local aerospace engineering company in the L.A. area.

Activities & Trips

We'll step off-campus to explore what the lively city of Los Angeles has to offer! Home to some of the most iconic landmarks, tourist attractions, museums, and beaches, L.A. has no shortage of fun. Below are just some examples of what our students will get to see and explore:

Griffith Park/Observatory

• Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of L.A. and the iconic Hollywood sign from the Griffith Observatory. Hike portions of the Mt. Hollywood Trail to explore the local vegetation and see even more unique angles of the city.

Ovation Hollywood

• Formerly known as Hollywood and Highland (being the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue), explore the iconic shopping center and entertainment complex in the Hollywood district of L.A. Don't forget to get a picture of your favorite celebrity's star on the Walk of Fame before we leave!

Beverly Gardens Park & Rodeo Drive

• Walk the stretch of Beverly Gardens Park, featuring the iconic "Beverly Hills" sign featured in many movies, followed by a stroll down Rodeo Drive - known for its status as one of the most prestigious retail destinations in California.

Santa Monica Pier & Sunset

• Nothing beats a California sunset, and what better place to take that in than at the Santa Monica Pier and beach. Students will have the opportunity to spend time on the beach and explore the Santa Monica Pier - which offers a full-service amusement park and a variety of souvenir shops, street vendors, and more. Before we leave, we'll stay to experience a quintessential west coast sunset.

The Grove & Farmers Market

• Explore a mix of retail, restaurants, and entertainment in an open-air environment, known to be frequented by celebrities. The Farmers Market - located on the same grounds - is home to more than 100 shops, grocers, and eateries in an al-fresco setting.

Amusement Park

• Students will get either a half-day or whole-day of fun at an area amusement park! In the past, we've visited Six Flags and Knott's Berry Farm.

Track-Specific Excursions

• Each academic program may also take subject matter specific excursions to help round out the student experience.

UCLA Campus

Summer Springboard program for high school students on the campus of UCLA

Campus Overview

Los Angeles offers some of the best weather in Southern California year-round and is home to some of the most iconic landmarks, museums, leading industries, and notable universities. For the second year in a row, UCLA has been ranked #1 among top public universities in the U.S. and 20th overall in national university standing, according to U.S. News & World Report. Its premiere location and elite academic status complement the Summer Springboard experience well to create one of the best educational opportunities for college-bound teens.

Accommodation

At UCLA, students share a traditional dorm room with another person - in some cases two people, although not common. Students are housed by gender, and genders are separated by floor. Each floor shares a communal bathroom, but there are private shower and toilet stalls in the bathrooms. Dorm rooms contain a Twin XL sized bed, desks, drawers, mirror, and a closet. Basic linens are provided in the form of a fitted sheet, flat sheet, towel, and pillowcase. Summer Springboard staff, in the form of Resident Advisors (RAs), live on each floor to create a community, provide support, plan activities, and help students get the most out of their stay at UCLA. Other members of the Summer Springboard staff also live on campus and are available to support students and address emergencies, 24 hours a day.

Security

All dormitories have 24-hour security and require electronic keys to enter each building and dorm room. UCLA Police is available 24/7 and makes regular patrols of the campus and residence halls. Students are also required to be in their rooms past 10PM for safety and accountability purposes.

Facilities

Vending is available in each dormitory, as well as an ice machine and water filtration station. Students are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles and fill their bottles with ice water regularly! Laundry machines are also available in each dormitory, with washers and dryers. Past rates have been $1/wash and $0.75/dry. WiFi is available throughout the dormitory. The university is committed to providing a healthy, smoke-free environment for students, faculty and staff. Accordingly, no smoking or vaping is permitted in student rooms or inside buildings, including lounges and balconies.

Dining

Most meals will be in the on-campus dining hall. The dining hall offers a wide selection of food, accommodating a variety of diets - including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal, and specific food allergies. In the past, we've eaten in the De Neve dining hall, and you can reference their daily menu here to get a sense of what to expect.

What is Included

Tuition Information:

Residential Students:

• Includes: all meals, lodging, excursions, academic course, weekend excursions Excludes: optional airport pickup and drop off service (available for an additional fee)

Commuter Students:

• Includes: lunch, academic course, excursions, programming from 9am to 5pm, Monday-Friday Excludes: lodging, breakfast, dinner, weekend excursions   Extended Commuter Students:

• Includes: lunch, dinner, excursions, academic course, programming from 9am to 8pm, weekend excursions

• Excludes: lodging, breakfast