welcome to
Washington Transportation Camp (WATC)
If you are a high school student passionate about pursuing a career in transportation or simply curious about this rapidly evolving industry, WATC promises an adventure-filled camp where you’ll explore, discover, and have a blast while learning!
Final deadline: April 10th, 2026
Time Remaining to Apply
The Summer 2026 application period is now open.
Students interested in learning more about the program are encouraged to apply by April 10, 2026.
CRITICAL TIMELINES
2026 Registration
Application
Open
2/23/2026
2026 Deadline
Application
Close
4/10/2026
Seattle session
UW Camp Date
Aug 2 – Aug 7
pullman session
WSU Camp Date
Jun 21 – Jun 26
Our
Vision
Inspiring high school students to explore transportation through hands-on projects, university-led instruction, and real-world applications in planning, engineering, and technology.
2026 Application Open Now
FREE ENROLLMENT
Transportation Systems & Urban Planning
Learn how transportation systems are planned and managed in cities and communities.
Hands-On Engineering & Design
Take part in hands-on engineering activities and team-based transportation projects.
Safety, Accessibility & Sustainability
Explore how transportation systems address safety, accessibility, and sustainability.
6 DAYS
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
2 cAMPS
SEATTLE & PULLMAN
FREE
FULLY SPONSORED BY WSDOT
OUR SPONSORS
WATC is made possible through the
naming sponsorship of Washington’s primary
transportation authorities.
WSDOT
Washington State Department
of Transportation
PACTRANS
Pacific Northwest Region 10 University Transportation Center
WHO WE WORK WITH
DRW WASHINGTON
DRW WASHINGTON
HEAR FROM OUR PAST STUDENTS
Both Ollie and Annie were really good counselors, they definitely made a great camp even better, Lingzi did a great job of keeping us all occupied and keeping the camp running!
UW Camp Student, 2023
One thing that I was super proud of at the very end was the final project because it’s something that you worked on for five days using all the concepts that you took off from the last five days and the lectures that you got to ultimately come up with your own side.
UW Camp Student, 2024
If you’re thinking this is just an academic camp, I think it’s just so much more than that because the community I’ve developed through that camp. We had ice cream one night. We had the game room at UW for one night. And so I think it was really cool.
UW Camp Student, 2024
WATCH
THE PAST
HIGHLIGHT REEL
CAMPUSES
During this summer camp, you’ll not only learn more about transportation and get hands-on experience, but also get a glimpse of university life.
01
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
02
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
welcome to
Washington Transportation Camp (WATC)
If you are a high school student passionate about pursuing a career in transportation or simply curious about this rapidly evolving industry, WATC promises an adventure-filled camp where you’ll explore, discover, and have a blast while learning!
Final deadline: April 10th, 2026
Time Remaining to Apply
The Summer 2026 application period is now open.
Students interested in learning more about the program are encouraged to apply by April 10, 2026.
CRITICAL TIMELINES
2026 Registration
Application
Open
2/23/2026
2026 Deadline
Application
Close
4/10/2026
Seattle session
UW Date
Aug 2 – Aug 7
pullman session
WSU Date
Jun 21 – Jun 26
FOUNDATION
&
NAMING
The WTSC program is made possible through the
naming sponsorship of Washington’s primary
transportation authorities.
WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation
PACTRANS
Region 10 University Transportation Center
6 DAYS
2 CITIES
FREE
CAMPUSES
01
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
02
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
APPLICATION PORTAL:
OPENING MID- FEBRUARY 2026
Washington
Transportation
Camp (WATC)
If you are a high school student passionate about pursuing a career in transportation or simply curious about this rapidly evolving industry, WATC promises an adventure-filled camp where you’ll explore, discover, and have a blast while learning!
SPONSORED BY
About Us
Do you have ideas about how we can better design our cities and towns to serve people’s travel needs? Are you curious about how people and goods move throughout your community? Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence enhances traffic safety and improves traffic flow? If so, join us this summer at the Washington Transportation Camp (WATC) and embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of transportation!
High school students will attend field trips and participate in hands-on learning experiences covering transportation topics such as urban planning, traffic safety, supply chain logistics, innovative materials, modern structures, and connected and autonomous vehicles, all while experiencing life on a college campus!
CAMPUSES
01
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
02
Washington State University
Pullman, WA