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Georgia Tech has opened registration for its spring break camp and a slate of summer programs that include day camps and residential programs.

Spring Break STEAM Adventure. This one-week camp for students in grades 6-8 will be held April 1-5. The program meets daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with aftercare available until 5 p.m. at no extra cost. Each weekday will have a main theme, with topics including forensic science, computer science, and math. You can register for individual days or for the whole week. Register at the STEAM Workshops page — scroll down a bit until you see “Spring into STEAM.”

Summer P.E.A.K.S. A series of one-week and two-week day camps for students in grades 2-12. Camps meet daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp topics are STEAM-related and include engineering, coding, LEGO robotics, computational science, music production and energy. See the full list of camps on the summer registration page.

FBI InfraGard Cyber Security Camp. Cybersecurity experts from the FBI, Georgia Tech and private companies will introuduce cybersecurity skills and techniques to 9th-12th graders. Camp meets daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 10-14. The application deadline is March 21 at 5 p.m. To find details, go to the summer learning page and scroll down to find Georgia Tech Cyber Security Camp.

First Generation College Institute. A four-day residential program for 8th to 12th graders, June 20-23. This is an introduction to scholarships, financial aid, campus life, etc., with some STEM learning sessions during the weekend. The program is for prospective first-generation college students. Cost is $25, which includes housing and all meals. Registration deadline is April 12 at 5 p.m. To register, go to the summer learning page, scroll down to the Residential Sessions section and look for 2024 First Generation College Institute.

GT G.I.R.L.S. Institute. A five-day residential program, June 24-28, for girls in grades 9-11. Programming combines hands-on experiments and exploring the Tech campus. Application deadline is April 12 at 5 p.m. For more information, go to the summer learning page, scroll down to the Residential Sessions section and look for G.T. G.I.R.L.S.

GT Robotics Institute. A five-day residential camp, June 22-26, for students in grades 9-11. Students will build and program autonomous robots to drive on a racetrack that they design and build. Application deadline is April 12 at 5 p.m. For more information, go to the summer learning page, scroll down to the Residential Sessions section and look for GT CEISMC Robotics Institute.

Georgia Tech has need-based scholarships available for in-person programs. If a student qualifies for free or reduced price lunch at their school, they are likely eligible for a BOOST Scholarship.