Camp Name: Pittsburgh Technical Institute Female Futures in Technology Camp and Design/Technology Academies
Camp Focus: Technical career examination through hands-on experience
Owner: Pittsburgh Technical Institute
Director: Nick Talotta; Registrar: Heather Guidi
Address: PTI's North Fayette Campus, 1111 McKee Road , Oakdale , PA 15071
Phone Number: 800.784.9675 x5381 or 412.809.5381
Fax Number: 412.809.5169
Email: guidi.heather@pti.edu
Website: www.pti.edu/summercamp
Camp Type: Academic, Day, Residential
Camp Season: Summer
Setting: College Campus
Gender: Female, Co-ed
Camp Capacity: 36 per camp/academy
Pricing: $0 - 250
Activities: Resident academies include evening activities such as scavenger hunts and pool parties
Slogan: We Take You There

Futures in Technology (FFIT) is a one-day camp for young women entering grades 9 – 12. For no cost, campers attend 6 one-hour workshops on computer aided drafting, computers, electronics, graphic design, medical/surgical technology, and multimedia. The Design and Technology Academies are for students who have either just completed or are just beginning their senior year of high school.

Design Academy attendees participate in classes and field trips related to graphic design, multimedia and computer aided drafting. In the Technology Academy , students focus on computers, electronics and systems integration. Academies cost $250 which includes all expenses such as meals, housing and transportation. Successful Academy attendees who apply for enrollment at PTI qualify for a $200 tuition deposit waiver. Visit www.pti.edu/summercamps for more information.