Tech Trek growth in Washington has been phenomenal! Since 2013 a total of almost 2,000 girls in Washington have been served by this program. Over $1,000,000 has been raised within AAUW Washington to support this program.
All campers must have a recommendation from a STEM teacher (preferably both math and science), complete the Tech Trek application form (including writing an essay) and be interviewed by local AAUW branch members. Families are expected to provide transportation for their daughter to/from camp and are asked to pay a $50 family fee. The remaining cost is covered by AAUW-WA fundraising efforts at both the branch and state level. For more information, contact your local AAUW branch or AAUW WA Tech Trek at techtrek@aauw-wa.org.
Programs that specifically foster girls’ interest to consider the STEM fields as potential careers are few and far between in Washington state. Since 2001. AAUW Washington has had a statewide initiative for Recognition of STEM Scholars.
Tech Trek is unique among Washington’s STEM summer programs in that it provides full financial support to campers, is a residential camp held on a college/university campus and is one of the few programs designed specifically for girls going into the 8th grade.