Youth Programs and Activities: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Give your child a summer to remember! Our youth camps invite students to explore new interests, make friends, and experience the excitement of a real college campus. With hands-on activities led by expert instructors, every camp blends learning with plenty of fun.
Age Range: 11-14 years old (Middle School)
Explore Our Summer Camp Lineup by Dates
Scholarship Information
Scholarships are available to middle school students (grades 6-8) who qualify for Free/Reduced lunch. Each student can receive up to 3 scholarships, which will cover the full camp cost. If your scholarship is approved, you will be supplied a coupon code to register for free.
Click the button below to complete the scholarship application.
If you have any issues with completing the scholarship application, please email us at youthpac@uwp.edu or give us a call at 262-595-3340!
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Environmental Explorers AM June Session
With a mix of in and out of laboratory experiences, we encourage middle schoolers who have a passion to be outside to investigate their surroundings. With activities based on geology, ecology, microscope use, dissection, and soil studies, the environment will be a new frontier for your child's investigation.
Laura Shulz
Lecturer and Environmental Education Manager
Environmental Studies Department
MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2014
Laura Schulz has her BS in Geosciences from UW Parkside and an MS in Soil Science from UW-Madison. She has worked at UW-Parkside since 2016. Laura teaches courses in Environmental Studies, Geosciences, and Chemistry and is the director of the Root River Environmental Education Community Center (REC) located at 6th Street in Racine.
The mission of the Environmental Explorers Summer Camp held annually at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is to provide an enriching educational experience for local middle school students interested in the natural sciences. The sessions are hands-on and take place outside, weather permitting. The week also features several field trips.
I enjoyed this camp and think it should be continued throughout the years - 06/23
Camp was fun because we got to be active and hands on while learning something new - 04/23
The camp is extremely fun and the instructors are extremely nice and are easy to make a bond with - 08/23
What type of clothing should my child wear?
This camp has a mix of indoor and outdoor activities (weather permitting), so please make sure your child is dressed appropriate for the weather and wears clothes that are ok to get dirty/muddy. Closed-toed shoes are preferred, however, sandals/water shoes may be appropriate on some days. Camp instructor and director will provide recommendations for clothing based on activities during drop off or pick up.
Where will this camp take place?
This camp takes place on UW-Parkside's campus. The camp involves a field trip to the REC and students will also explore in Petrifying Springs parks adjacent to campus. More information regarding drop off and pick up location will be shared a few weeks prior to the camp start date.
What age group is this camp for?
This camp is for middle school aged students (grades 6-8, ages 11-14)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Environmental Explorers PM June Session
With a mix of in and out of laboratory experiences, we encourage middle schoolers who have a passion to be outside to investigate their surroundings. With activities based on geology, ecology, microscope use, dissection, and soil studies, the environment will be a new frontier for your child's investigation.
Laura Shulz
Lecturer and Environmental Education Manager
Environmental Studies Department
MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2014
Laura Schulz has her BS in Geosciences from UW Parkside and an MS in Soil Science from UW-Madison. She has worked at UW-Parkside since 2016. Laura teaches courses in Environmental Studies, Geosciences, and Chemistry and is the director of the Root River Environmental Education Community Center (REC) located at 6th Street in Racine.
The mission of the Environmental Explorers Summer Camp held annually at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is to provide an enriching educational experience for local middle school students interested in the natural sciences. The sessions are hands-on and take place outside, weather permitting. The week also features several field trips.
I enjoyed this camp and think it should be continued throughout the years - 06/23
Camp was fun because we got to be active and hands on while learning something new - 04/23
The camp is extremely fun and the instructors are extremely nice and are easy to make a bond with - 08/23
What type of clothing should my child wear?
This camp has a mix of indoor and outdoor activities (weather permitting), so please make sure your child is dressed appropriate for the weather and wears clothes that are ok to get dirty/muddy. Closed-toed shoes are preferred, however, sandals/water shoes may be appropriate on some days. Camp instructor and director will provide recommendations for clothing based on activities during drop off or pick up.
Where will this camp take place?
This camp takes place on UW-Parkside's campus. The camp involves a field trip to the REC and students will also explore in Petrifying Springs parks adjacent to campus. More information regarding drop off and pick up location will be shared a few weeks prior to the camp start date.
What age group is this camp for?
This camp is for middle school aged students (grades 6-8, ages 11-14)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Esports Apprentice - Streamers and Gamers
Whether they want to be the next pro gamer, streamer, or gamecaster, your student will learn the basics to get started! In this course, students develop game-play skills and compete using Black Rocket’s Esports games and apps, learn how to produce commentary for live tournaments, use professional streaming software, and most importantly, practice online safety. Student recordings will be available on a password-protected website to share with friends and family. Videos will not be broadcast publicly but will be shared with all students in the class.
Information coming soon!
Here is a video going over what participants will learn throughout this camp
Do I need to provide a computer for my student?
UW-Parkside will provide computers and all other technology needed for the course. All students need to bring is themselves!
Where will this camp take place?
This camp takes place on UW-Parkside's campus. More information regarding drop off and pick up location will be shared a few weeks prior to the camp start date.
What age group is this camp for?
This camp is for middle school aged students (grades 6-8, ages 11-14)
I have more questions, who can I talk to?
Please reach out to us with any questions at youthpac@uwp.edu or 262-595-3340.
I want more information on scholarship opportunities, how can I find out more information?
Please reach out to us at youthpac@uwp.edu or 262-595-3340.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Virtual Reality: The Future is Now
Embark on an EPIC adventure in virtual reality! In this cutting-edge class, learn the foundations of VR design by creating your own virtual worlds, exploring simulated environments, crafting 3D experiences, and learning basic programming concepts. At the end of the week, take home your first cardboard VR headset to show friends and family the new worlds you created. VR projects can be viewed on a website or mobile device. Students do not need a mobile device to take the class, but will need access to a mobile device at home. VR projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Information coming soon!
Here is a video of what participants are going to learn throughout this camp.
This is a brand new camp this year!
Do I need to provide a computer for my student?
UW-Parkside will provide computers and all other technology needed for the course. All students need to bring is themselves!
Where will this camp take place?
This camp takes place on UW-Parkside's campus. More information regarding drop off and pick up location will be shared a few weeks prior to the camp start date.
What age group is this camp for?
This camp is for middle school aged students (grades 6-8, ages 11-14)
I have more questions, who can I talk to?
Please reach out to us with any questions at youthpac@uwp.edu or 262-595-3340.
I want more information on scholarship opportunities, how can I find out more information?
Please reach out to us at youthpac@uwp.edu or 262-595-3340.
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
YouTube FX Shorts
Are you ready to have your creations go viral? Take your content creation skills to the next level through editing and visual effects! Learn end-to-end post-production skills while creating visual shorts worthy of your favorite social media site. The skills learned in this class can be applied to all types of video production, long or short! Topics cover video editing basics, color grading for that visual pop, and creating advanced VFX composites. Student projects are available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Information coming soon!
Here is a video going over what participants will learn throughout this camp.
This is a brand new camp this year!
Do I need to provide a computer for my student?
UW-Parkside will provide computers and all other technology needed for the course. All students need to bring is themselves!
Where will this camp take place?
This camp takes place on UW-Parkside's campus. More information regarding drop off and pick up location will be shared a few weeks prior to the camp start date.
What age group is this camp for?
This camp is for middle school aged students (grades 6-8, ages 11-14)
I have more questions, who can I talk to?
Please reach out to us with any questions at youthpac@uwp.edu or 262-595-3340.
I want more information on scholarship opportunities, how can I find out more information?
Please reach out to us at youthpac@uwp.edu or 262-595-3340.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Beats and Jams: Digital Music Creators
Begin your rise to the top of the charts with digital music production! Just like today's top artists, you can design your own beats or remix a mashup of your favorite songs to become a digital composer and sound engineer. In this course, you'll learn to produce digital music, record sound, make sound effects, and mix their your tracks. No prior music experience is necessary. The soundtracks you create will be available on a password-protected website to share with friends and family.
Information coming soon!
In this course, students will learn to produce digital music, record sound, make sound effects, and mix their own tracks. No prior music experience is necessary. Student-created soundtracks will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family.
"This was a wonderful class, I would have it again" - Participant 8/4/23
Do I need to provide a computer for my student?
UW-Parkside will provide computers and all other technology needed for the course. All students need to bring is themselves!
Where will this camp take place?
This camp takes place on UW-Parkside's campus. More information regarding drop off and pick up location will be shared a few weeks prior to the camp start date.
What age group is this camp for?
This camp is for middle school aged students (grades 6-8, ages 11-14)
I have more questions, who can I talk to?
Please reach out to us with any questions at youthpac@uwp.edu or 262-595-3340.
I want more information on scholarship opportunities, how can I find out more information?
Please reach out to us at youthpac@uwp.edu or 262-595-3340.
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Environmental Explorers AM August Session
With a mix of in and out of laboratory experiences, we encourage middle schoolers who have a passion to be outside to investigate their surroundings. With activities based on geology, ecology, microscope use, dissection, and soil studies, the environment will be a new frontier for your child's investigation.
Laura Schulz
Lecturer and Environmental Education Manager
Environmental Studies Department
MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2014
Laura Schulz has her BS in Geosciences from UW Parkside and an MS in Soil Science from UW-Madison. She has worked at UW-Parkside since 2016. Laura teaches courses in Environmental Studies, Geosciences, and Chemistry and is the director of the Root River Environmental Education Community Center (REC) located at 6th Street in Racine.
The mission of the Environmental Explorers Summer Camp held annually at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is to provide an enriching educational experience for local middle school students interested in the natural sciences. The sessions are hands-on and take place outside, weather permitting. The week also features several field trips.
I enjoyed this camp and think it should be continued throughout the years - 06/23
Camp was fun because we got to be active and hands on while learning something new - 04/23
The camp is extremely fun and the instructors are extremely nice and are easy to make a bond with - 08/23
What type of clothing should my child wear?
This camp has a mix of indoor and outdoor activities (weather permitting), so please make sure your child is dressed appropriate for the weather and wears clothes that are ok to get dirty/muddy. Closed-toed shoes are preferred, however, sandals/water shoes may be appropriate on some days. Camp instructor and director will provide recommendations for clothing based on activities during drop off or pick up.
Where will this camp take place?
This camp takes place on UW-Parkside's campus. The camp involves a field trip to the REC and students will also explore in Petrifying Springs parks adjacent to campus. More information regarding drop off and pick up location will be shared a few weeks prior to the camp start date.
What age group is this camp for?
This camp is for middle school aged students (grades 6-8, ages 11-14)
I have more questions, who can I talk to?
Please reach out to us with any questions at youthpac@uwp.edu or 262-595-3340.
I want more information on scholarship opportunities, how can I find out more information?
Please reach out to us at youthpac@uwp.edu or 262-595-3340.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Environmental Explorers PM August Session
With a mix of in and out of laboratory experiences, we encourage middle schoolers who have a passion to be outside to investigate their surroundings. With activities based on geology, ecology, microscope use, dissection, and soil studies, the environment will be a new frontier for your child's investigation.
Laura Schulz
Lecturer and Environmental Education Manager
Environmental Studies Department
MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2014
Laura Schulz has her BS in Geosciences from UW Parkside and an MS in Soil Science from UW-Madison. She has worked at UW-Parkside since 2016. Laura teaches courses in Environmental Studies, Geosciences, and Chemistry and is the director of the Root River Environmental Education Community Center (REC) located at 6th Street in Racine.
The mission of the Environmental Explorers Summer Camp held annually at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is to provide an enriching educational experience for local middle school students interested in the natural sciences. The sessions are hands-on and take place outside, weather permitting. The week also features several field trips.
I enjoyed this camp and think it should be continued throughout the years - 06/23
Camp was fun because we got to be active and hands on while learning something new - 04/23
The camp is extremely fun and the instructors are extremely nice and are easy to make a bond with - 08/23
What type of clothing should my child wear?
This camp has a mix of indoor and outdoor activities (weather permitting), so please make sure your child is dressed appropriate for the weather and wears clothes that are ok to get dirty/muddy. Closed-toed shoes are preferred, however, sandals/water shoes may be appropriate on some days. Camp instructor and director will provide recommendations for clothing based on activities during drop off or pick up.
Where will this camp take place?
This camp takes place on UW-Parkside's campus. The camp involves a field trip to the REC and students will also explore in Petrifying Springs parks adjacent to campus. More information regarding drop off and pick up location will be shared a few weeks prior to the camp start date.
What age group is this camp for?
This camp is for middle school aged students (grades 6-8, ages 11-14)
I have more questions, who can I talk to?
Please reach out to us with any questions at youthpac@uwp.edu or 262-595-3340.
I want more information on scholarship opportunities, how can I find out more information?
Please reach out to us at youthpac@uwp.edu or 262-595-3340.
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Python Programmers
Want to learn the world's fastest-growing programming language favored by Google and NASA? Discover how to code with Python using accessible web-based platforms that guide students through a series of daily lessons. Build fundamental tech literacy while creatively solving software engineering challenges! Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program, and their work can be saved on a password-protected website to share with friends and family.
Information coming soon!
Here is a video going over what participants will learn throughout this camp.
This is a brand new camp this year!
Do I need to provide a computer for my student?
UW-Parkside will provide computers and all other technology needed for the course. All students need to bring is themselves!
Where will this camp take place?
This camp takes place on UW-Parkside's campus. More information regarding drop off and pick up location will be shared a few weeks prior to the camp start date.
What age group is this camp for?
This camp is for middle school aged students (grades 6-8, ages 11-14)
I have more questions, who can I talk to?
Please reach out to us with any questions at youthpac@uwp.edu or 262-595-3340.
I want more information on scholarship opportunities, how can I find out more information?
Please reach out to us at youthpac@uwp.edu or 262-595-3340.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A.I. Adventures - Intro to Machine Learning
Explore the world of artificial intelligence to design fully interactive games and experiences using cutting-edge technology. This program combines artificial intelligence with coding to create an unforgettable learning adventure. Students will construct machine learning models that use image and text recognition within block-based coding software to build a portfolio of projects. Student-created projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Information coming soon!
Here is a video going over what participants will learn throughout this camp.
Do I need to provide a computer for my student?
UW-Parkside will provide computers and all other technology needed for the course. All students need to bring is themselves!
Where will this camp take place?
This camp takes place on UW-Parkside's campus. More information regarding drop off and pick up location will be shared a few weeks prior to the camp start date.
What age group is this camp for?
This camp is for middle school aged students (grades 6-8, ages 11-14)
I have more questions, who can I talk to?
Please reach out to us with any questions at youthpac@uwp.edu or 262-595-3340.
I want more information on scholarship opportunities, how can I find out more information?
Please reach out to us at youthpac@uwp.edu or 262-595-3340.