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Text Box: Society of American Military Engineers/United States Air Force Academy 2008 Engineering and Construction Camp

Text Box: The Society of American Military Engineers and the United States Air Force Academy are sponsoring the ninth annual Engineering and Construction Camp for select high school sophomores. The camp offers an opportunity for 60 students from all over the United States and the world to learn hands-on engineering skills and other group activities on the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The 2008 Camp will be from Friday, 27 June to Thursday, 3 July 2008. The Denver Metro Post, SAME is recruiting campers for the 2008 camp. To qualify for consideration, students must meet the following criteria: Student must be a U.S. Citizen. The student must have completed at least their freshman year of high school. The student must still be enrolled in school at the time of the camp. Be on a high school track that will provide a basis for attending an accredited engineering college or university (i.e., taking appropriate math and science courses). Have an expressed intent to pursue a degree in architecture, engineering or a related field. Have demonstrated leadership characteristics through participation in extra-curricular activities, sports, and/or community activities. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale. Be physically fit and healthy (not have any physical limitations including, but not limited to the following: a requirement to take mandatory medication that requires special handling; sprained joints; or, neck, shoulder, or back injuries). Be of high moral character Student must have an expressed interest in applying to a Service Academy or ROTC Program (this does not include JROTC). If the student has completed the junior year of high school (rising senior), they must provide proof of application for entry to a Service Academy or ROTC. Rising seniors who have not met this qualification will not be considered for camp. Proof includes: A letter from the service academy or recruiter referring to the student’s application. Students who have attended an SAME Engineering and Construction Camp prior to this year will not be eligible for the same camp. Students must be sponsored by a local SAME Post. Information about the camp and registration forms are now available at the SAME website www.same.org. A link to the 2007 camp video is also available at the SAME website. Additional information about the camp and pictures from the 2007 camp are available on the camp website at www.samecoloradocamp.org. The 2008 schedule will be posted to this website when it becomes available. The total registration fee for the camp is $550. The student is responsible for paying half the registration fee, $275; checks should be made out to the Denver Metro Post, SAME. The Denver Metro Post will pay the remainder of the fee. For additional information about the Denver Metro Post's sponsorship please contact the following individuals: John Coats at jcoats@pwt.com or (303) 274-5400 Extension 26 John Mullans at johnmullans@comcast.net or (303) 663-5066 Applications and related paperwork/checks must be submitted to arrive not later than April 1st, 2008 . Send applications to: Mr. John Coats Pacific Western Technologies 605 Parfet Street, Suite 200 Lakewood, Colorado 80215

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