Society of American Military Engineers Summer Camps

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The Society of American Military Engineers (S.A.ME.) summer camp applications are now open. My DS went to the Army one between his sophomore and junior years of H.S. and had a wonderful time there. He thought it was a great experience and was even awarded a leadership award there. He kept in touch with several of the attendees after the camp and even ran into one on R-Day at USMA.

https://www.same.org/camps/
 
DD has applied to this as well as USNA Stem. Know USNA notifications won't come out until March/April but does anyone know when SAME notifications start going out? Is there an interview with local post? TIA!
 
We haven't heard anything yet but the applications just closed yesterday. I believe the selections are made by each individual SAME post so will likely depend on when they meet and be a bit scattered. Will definitely let you know if we hear anything!
 
DS#2 participated in the Navy Camp. He received a full scholarship. It was an excellent experience. It has always surprised me that these camps are not promoted more on this forum to the 14 and 15 year olds who have SA/ROTC ambitions.
 
spparkervt said:
We haven't heard anything yet but the applications just closed yesterday. I believe the selections are made by each individual SAME post so will likely depend on when they meet and be a bit scattered. Will definitely let you know if we hear anything!
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It has been quite a few years ago and there may be some difference now on how the selections work now and I believe it varies by branch. When my DS did it, he applied directly to the Army S.A.M.E for the Vicksburg, MS camp. There were no interviews and he was notified by the national organization that he had gotten a spot. We had to pay for his airfare, but everything else was covered. I believe it was in March when he found out that he had gotten in.

I, too, am surprised that we don't hear more about his camp on this forum. He had an amazing time, learned a lot about engineering and it helped solidify for him that he ultimately wanted major in engineering, branch engineering in the Army, as well as a pursue a civilian career in engineering when he is done with his commitment.
 
Website now says applicants will be notified by April 7 if accepted. As we don't have a notification of any sort (even in junk mail) we're assuming DD didn't get selected but plan to reach out this week to confirm.
 
Noting the posts above, and for the benefit of interested students in upcoming years, I had fun finding the site for the SAME Marine camp at Camp Lejeune in NC. Looks like a great opportunity in various locations for summers before the rising HS senior summer.

www.same.org

2023 SAME/U.S. Marine Corps Engineering & Construction Camp

SAME/U.S. Air Force Academy Engineering & Construction Camp Colorado Springs, Colo., July 6 – July 12, 2023Grades: Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior as of Fall 2023
www.same.org www.same.org

And, for those interested in the story behind the pronunciation of “Lejeune,” enjoy the link below. There is Camp Lejeune, Lejeune Hall at USNA, and other places named after this justly famed Marine general.
It is indeed pronounced “luh-JERN,” a French name that goes a bit heavier on the “r” sound here in the U.S.


 
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Capt MJ said:
Noting the posts above, and for the benefit of interested students in upcoming years, I had fun finding the site for the SAME Marine camp at Camp Lejeune in NC. Looks like a great opportunity in various locations for summers before the rising HS senior summer.

www.same.org

2023 SAME/U.S. Marine Corps Engineering & Construction Camp

SAME/U.S. Air Force Academy Engineering & Construction Camp Colorado Springs, Colo., July 6 – July 12, 2023Grades: Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior as of Fall 2023
www.same.org www.same.org

And, for those interested in the story behind the pronunciation of “Lejeune,” enjoy the link below. There is Camp Lejeune, Lejeune Hall at USNA, and other places named after this justly famed Marine general.
It is indeed pronounced “luh-JERN,” a French name that goes a bit heavier on the “r” sound here in the U.S.


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Youngest son….is so fired up and motivated per his reports of this camp! “It’s better than summer stem dad….not just skimming we are going in depth.”
 
Agree with recommendations for these camps. DD is at USAFA SAME camp this week and so far having a blast! Definitely more hands on projects with more of a civil engineering twist but less time actually hanging out seeing campus than USNA Stem camp. If your kiddo has the time and means both options are good for rising juniors.
 
My rising sophomore learned he could do a consistent set of 20 push-ups….after referring to his Marine Sgt as “Sarge.” For where is dreaming of going that, eating an MRE, team building, and commitment were as awesome as the instruction, challenges, and competitions.
 
Those posts were from a year and a half ago. Both members are still around and might just pop in to answer.
 
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