ORONO – High school students will have a chance to use the latest computer aided design, or CAD, technology and enjoy a variety of recreational facilities during a one-week camp at the University of Maine this summer. CAD Camp 2002 will introduce students to the fun of designing everything from jewelry to buildings. Two sessions will be held, July 22-26 and July 28-Aug. 2.

Karen Horton and Claude Junkins of the School of Engineering Technology will provide instruction to students. The emphasis will be on creativity. When students aren’t using computers in an air conditioned laboratory or participating in tours of research facilities, they can test their skills on the new UMaine climbing wall, swim in the Wallace Pool or go mountain biking on trails.

Evenings will offer campers choices – free time in the computer laboratory, visits with firms using CAD, activities with the Women’s Resource Center and discussions of university academic programs.

Counselors from the recreation staff will supervise opportunities for campers to relax and socialize.

The CAD Camp is sponsored by the College of Engineering, the Women in the Curriculum Program, Bentley, Symmetry Systems Inc. and the Maine Department of Transportation. Scholarships are available to help cover camp fees of $450 for residential and $250 for commuter campers. More information is available from the UMaine Conference Services Division, 581-4097, or csd@umit.maine.edu.