Frequently Asked Questions
- What is TechGirlz?
- Who is eligible to attend?
- What happens at TechGirlz?
- What are the dates for this summer’s sessions?
- What does the program cost?
- Is there any financial aid available?
- How do I register?
- When will I know when I am officially registered?
- Where will I stay? Where do I go to eat?
- When is arrival and check in?
- When does the program end and when is check out?
- What happens at the Parent Workshop?
- How about transportation to the program?
- How do I get there?
- What kind of supervision is there for TechGirlz campers?
TechGirlz is a week-long summer camp for deaf and hard-of-hearing girls entering 7th, 8th and 9th grade who are interested in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Who is eligible to attend?
You are eligible if:
- you are a female entering 7th, 8th or 9th grade in the fall of 2009.
- you have a hearing loss.
What happens at TechGirlz?
From 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day, you are having fun doing hands-on activities with a group of 15 – 25 other students and the instructor assigned to your group. There you will:
- enjoy activities involving astronomy, chemistry, math, engineering and science
- build a personal computer to take home*, learn the basics of web design, analyze a crime scene and more
- discover what types of careers you may be interested in the future
In the late afternoon and evening, you participate in social activities such as
- dances
- bowling
- swimming
- going to Seabreeze (local amusement park)
All the activities are well supervised and allow you to experience Tech Girlz to the fullest!
* Students will take home an assembled PC tower. Monitor, keyboard and mouse not included.
What are the dates for this summer’s session?
Sunday, August 2, 2009 – Saturday, August 8, 2009.
What does the program cost?
- The cost is $650 and covers room, board, and all activities-everything but spending money and transportation to our campus.
- You can pay by check or credit card (VISA and MasterCard).
Is there any financial aid available?
- In some states, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), or a similar office, will pay some or the entire fee. To find out if you qualify, contact your VR counselor or the state VR office.
- There are limited partial scholarships available based on your financial need. If you would like to apply for one, please make sure to complete the scholarship portion of the payment form.
How do I register?
You can register online at www.rit.edu/NTID/TechGirlz
You can contact us at TechGirlz@ntid.rit.edu for information and registration forms.
You can call for a flyer and registration form at 585-475-7695 (voice/TTY).
When will I know when I am officially registered?
When we have received your completed registration form, materials (listed below), and your payment, you will have a spot reserved for you in the program.
- Registration form
- Activity Detail Information
- Activity risk and release form
- Expectations and Guidelines for Tech Girlz Participants Form
- Immunization history
- Media Release form
- Medical and Health Insurance Information form
- Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication Permission form
- Payment and scholarship form
- Transportation form
Where will I stay? Where do I go to eat?
- You and a roommate will share a room on campus in one of the residence halls. This is a great way to get a taste of college living!
- The dining hall is nearby and there are vending machines and other places on campus to grab a snack if you get hungry between meals. You won’t starve!
When is arrival and check in?
- Arrive at Ellingson Hall between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm on the Sunday that the program starts. You can check in there.
- If your parents are coming and plan to stay in Rochester, we provide a list of hotels online, as well as a list of sights to see.
When does the program end and when is check out?
- The program ends on Saturday, the last day of your session.
- You will need to check out of the residence hall and return your room key before you leave.
What happens at the Parent Workshop?
- Parents get information about how to help you prepare for college and choose the right courses in high school.
- Parents learn what colleges currently expect from high school graduates.
- TechGirlz participants present the results of their activities.
How about transportation to the program?
You and your family are responsible for arranging transportation to the program.
- We recommend that if you are flying, you fly into the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), not to the airport in Buffalo.
Why?
- Even though the flight to Buffalo may be cheaper, Buffalo is at least an hour away and the ground transportation from there to Rochester actually makes the trip more expensive.
- From the airport, train or bus station, shuttle transportation is available directly to RIT for $18.00 each way. Let us know if you want shuttle transportation and we will make reservations for you.
How do I get there?
See the printable map and directions.
What kind of supervision is there for TechGirlz campers?
TechGirlz activities are conducted by an all-female team of counselors and RIT/NTID faculty and staff.
During their time on campus, the girls are supervised and always accompanied by these female members of the TechGirlz staff.