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BASE Summer Camp

B.A.S.E. Camp


BASE Camp (Broadening Access to Science Education) is a two-week, residential camp for high school students interested in scientific research.

BASE Camp students work hands on in the lab.

Our Goal


BASE Camp is designed to engage high school students in hands-on, research-based experiences in the natural sciences and mathematics meant to inform and excite students about the process of science. 


Students in the BASE Camp program will gain:

  • Hands-on work with faculty members and undergraduate students on real scientific research projects
  • Fun living and learning experience in a ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ University residence hall
  • Opportunities to explore healthcare and science careers 
  • Tailored college admissions counseling
  • Final poster presentation/celebration with family, friends, and our University community
  • Web-based resources for students exploring scientific careers
  • Certificate of Participation

Who should apply?


BASE Camp is open to students completing their sophomore or junior year of high school from underrepresented groups in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be in good academic standing, and have an interest in science. Space is limited to 24 students. Priority may be given to Bridgeport area applicants.

The two-week overnight camp is free of charge to accepted students. All meals and lodging on campus are included.

Funding for this program is generously provided by the Cascella Family, UI an Avangrid Company, the Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation (BI Cares), and Alumni and Friends of ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ University.

 

 

Summer High School Student Residence and Student Life

 

Where you’ll live


High school students participating in ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ University’s BASE Camp program will live in double rooms, share a common bathroom, and have access to lounges on every floor. Live-in staff, resident assistants, and the Office of Public Safety will provide twenty-four-hour support.

What amenities you’ll have


Students can also take advantage of the many amenities offered on ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ University's beautiful 200-acre campus, which include a state-of-the-art library, high-tech computer and science labs, and the campus dining hall and Stag Snack Bar which offer a wide variety of menu items.

What you’ll do


Office of Residence Life will also schedule a variety of entertaining events for students to enjoy, including but not limited to: 

  • Karaoke socials
  • Movie nights
  • Video game contests
  • Board game nights
  • Tie-dye nights

Frequently Asked Questions

There is no commuter option for BASE Camp.

 

Yes. In fact BASE Camp students are required to go home to their families on Friday, July 15 and to return to campus on Sunday, July 17.

 

Resident assistants are college-aged students who will live with high school students during the duration of their program. They will host social programs for the residential students on a nightly basis. Resident assistants are available 24 hours a day if a question or concern arises.

Students will eat most meals in the Barone Campus Center main dining room. Some meals will be served within their residential hall or at an off-campus location.

Students enrolled in our high school residence programs have access to the entire ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ campus during their program. This includes but is not limited to the University athletic fields, library, dining facility, and snack bar.

Yes. The Department of Public Safety is staffed with 27 full-time members who patrol campus on bike, foot, and vehicle 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Please view last year's schedule. Closer to arrival, participants will receive a finalized schedule.

Residential students are not permitted to bring cars to campus. ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ University will provide transportation for off-campus activities.

Application Process


Application requirements include:

  • An official transcript: A record of grades from your high school guidance counselor.
  • A list of classes scheduled for next year: Please indicate which science and math courses you will take in the new academic school year.
  • Two letters of recommendation: One from a science teacher, the second from another teacher or a guidance counselor.
    **To the teacher/guidance counselor: In a separate letter, please comment on this student’s eligibility for this program, including interest and aptitude in science, level of maturity, responsibility, and attitude.
  • Essay: A 200-word essay about why you are interested in participating in BASE Camp.

Acceptances will be notified by mail.

If you have questions about the application process or BASE Camp, please contact Dr. Anita Fernandez at afernandez@fairfield.edu.

Meet the Faculty

 

Program Director

 

Anita G. Fernandez
Associate Professor, Biology

Faculty

 

Shannon Gerry
Shannon Gerry
Department Chair and Professor, Biology
Amanda Leatherman
Amanda S. Harper-Leatherman
Associate Director, Honors Program | Professor, Chemistry
Olivia Harriott
Olivia Harriott
Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences | Associate Professor, Biology
Jillian Smith-Carpenter
Jillian Smith-Carpenter
Associate Professor, Chemistry
L. Kraig Steffen
L. Kraig Steffen
Associate Professor, Chemistry
Brian Walker
Brian Walker
Professor, Biology

BASE Camp Resources

College Admission

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Applying to college can be a tricky task. As part of the BASE Camp agenda, students attend college admission sessions tailored to pursuing careers in the STEM and healthcare fields. Below are some helpful resources. 

Below is the contact information of the health and science professionals who came to speak to BASE Campers along with scientific career web resources.

  • (For undergraduate students who want to attend medical school)
  • , Scientific Research Society


 

Get In Touch

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    ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ, CT 06824

  • (203) 254-4000

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