DAPCEP

The countdown is on, just 10 days to go! 🍂🎉🚀

Fall enrollment opens August 17, and we can't wait to welcome students back for another exciting season of hands-on STEM learning, discovery, and fun!

📅 Mark your calendar and get ready to register at dapcep.org.

For five decades, DAPCEP has opened doors for students across Detroit through STEM education, mentorship, and innovation.

This anniversary is more than a celebration — it’s a tribute to every student, mentor, educator, and alum who helped build this legacy.

🎉 Tickets are now available for the DAPCEP 50th Anniversary Gala!

Join families, alumni, educators, corporate partners, and community leaders as we celebrate 50 years of DAPCEP's Ripple Effects and invest in the next generation of STEM leaders.

✨ Reserve your seat today and be part of this historic celebration:
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Proceeds from the gala will expand STEM programming and educational opportunities that equip students with the skills, confidence, and experiences needed to pursue college, careers, and leadership in STEM.

Over the last 50 years, DAPCEP has introduced students to countless STEM experiences from robotics and engineering to coding, aviation, science, and beyond.

What was your favorite DAPCEP program or memory?
Tag a fellow alum you shared the experience with!

New season, new STEM adventures!🧪Enrollment for our Fall classes opens August 17. Our classes fill up quickly, so keep an eye out for upcoming announcements and snag your spot early!

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Calling all DAPCEP alumni, we want to hear your story!

What year were you part of DAPCEP, and where has your journey taken you since?

Share:
What year you graduated from DAPCEP?
How the program impacted your path?
What you're doing today?

Your story could inspire the next generation of innovators, engineers, scientists, and leaders.
Drop your memories and accomplishments in the comments below 👇

Join DAPCEP Alumni Network here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Tb4VbEcpLbe1ty3UE08qQCmTjJXCiG2XOuyQAGzb_Uk/viewform?edit_requested=true

Somewhere in a basement, garage, or attic there’s a DAPCEP project with a story behind it.

And we’d LOVE to see it again.

For our 50th Anniversary Celebration, we’re creating a special alumni showcase featuring past student projects and memories.

Submit projects below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Tb4VbEcpLbe1ty3UE08qQCmTjJXCiG2XOuyQAGzb_Uk/viewform?edit_requested=true

Last week, our Executive Director, Michelle Reaves and other members of the DAPCEP team attended the 2026 GEAR UP Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., hosted by the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP). 🏛️

From engaging sessions to meaningful conversations with education leaders from across the country, our team brought back new perspectives and strategies that will help us continue empowering students to succeed in STEM and beyond. 🔍

🚀Here’s what students in our “Camp Ignite: A STEM Discovery Experience” have been up to! They’re building new skills, solving real-world challenges, and discovering exciting STEM career possibilities along the way!