At the 2008 Summer Explosives Camp you will get the unique opportunity to have hands-on learning experience with explosives: the first and only camp of its kind!  The course will comprise a variety of lectures, demonstrations, handling and shooting of explosives, field trips, projects and culminate in the setup and shooting of a fireworks display.  It will encompass detonators, high explosives, blasting agents, rock blasting, display fireworks and demolition.  You will have a behind-the-scenes look at how explosives are used in industry and in entertainment.  But the number one thing that you will do at the Summer Explosives Camp in have fun!

What Will You Learn?

Ever wonder how dynamite works?  How about fireworks?
At the 2008 Summer Explosives Camp, you will not only learn how these things work, you will be able to get hands on experience!  You will learn:

• How to prime and shoot dynamite.
• Safety precautions when handling explosives.
• Where explosives are used.
• How to learn about explosives at college.
• What careers are available that are explosive related.
• How underground blasts work.
• How pyrotechnics are used in special effects.
• How to set up and shoot off a fireworks display.
• And much more!! 

You will have the opportunity to go on various field trips, including an underground field trip to view underground blasting operations, a quarry field trip to view surface blasting, and a trip to Premier Pyrotechnics to go on a pyrotechnics tour.

Who gets to go?

These camps are limited to 20 Junior and Senior high school students per camp who are interested in enrolling at Missouri S&T and are at least 17 years of age by the first day of camp.

How do I get selected?

To apply, send the following:

1. One page resume
2. 250 word essay on "Why I am interested in a career focusing on the application of explosives."
3. A letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or counselor to:

Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mining and Nuclear Engineering
226 McNutt Hall
1400 N Bishop
Rolla, MO  65409

How will I know if I get selected?

We will notify you by email or mail around May 1, 2008.

Who do I contact if I have other questions?

You can email the following people:

Dr. Paul Worsey:  pworsey@mst.edu
Barbara Robertson:  barb@mst.edu

DON'T WASTE TIME!!

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 15, 2008!

Dates, Locations, & Accommodations

Rolla, MO
Session One - June 15-21, 2008
Session Two - June 22-28, 2008
Missouri S&T Campus

Fees & Registration

$500
The cost will include room and board.
DO NOT send the registration fee with your application.  The fee will only need to be paid if you are accepted to one of the camps.

Cancellation Policy
The university reserves the right to cancel its programs in the event of insufficient registrations, severe weather, or natural disaster. In the event of cancellation, registrants will be notified immediately and all fees will be returned in full. Persons wishing to cancel their registration must do so seven days prior to the start of the camp. Refunds will not be made after this date.