Many students proceed to the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston after district competition at the Sci:// Tech Exposition.

Students have completed internships at NASA, Memorial Hermann and St. Luke's hospitals, the National Zoo, and many local businesses.

It is held about three weeks prior to the start of each school year and campers consist mainly of incoming freshmen, as well as newly accepted upperclassmen.

Various outdoor activities take place in the three days, including a ropes course (high and low elements) and other team building exercises.

The purpose of this two-and-a-half-day camp is for new students to meet upperclassmen, to interact with each other, and to promote the four virtues that are pivotal to AST: Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, and Perseverance (TRIP).

In addition, they participate in the host school's activities, including band, choir, drama, chess club, and athletics.