Join CSU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering for three highly interactive summer programs for middle school and high school students interested in exploring the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Core science and engineering ideas will provide students with essential information to build upon and integrate throughout their lives.
The Native Education Forum is a five-day summer program for rising high school seniors and incoming CSU first-year students. Students gain university classroom experience, research issues critical to Native American/Indigenous communities, and get valuable assistance from professionals in the university application process.
These programs are offered throughout the summer by CSU’s Department of Athletics. They are designed for a variety of ages from youth through college sophomores depending on the sport.
Want to immerse yourself in the world of science and veterinary medicine? Join the Natural Sciences Education and Outreach Center in exploring scientific and veterinary practices first-hand. We will be carrying out investigations, using real tools, and collecting data both in the lab and the field as well as taking a real and sometimes gritty look at the field of veterinary medicine.
Experience a variety of music events designed for youth, middle/high school students, teachers, and adults. Camps and institutes offer specialized training. Master classes feature the world’s finest performers providing hands-on instruction in an open, informal setting.
SWiFT is an activity-based summer intensive STEM program for students entering 8th or 9th grade in Fall 2025 who are interested in exploring Computer Science and STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math) majors. No prior programming experience is required.
True Color Effects is a local summer youth leadership program that utilizes a tiered mentorship model for youth and educators. Rising grades 4-8 students build interdisciplinary literacy, math, business, and leadership skills through the shared development of new businesses.
Students entering third grade may register if they have an older sibling in the program and are mature and responsible.
This five-day, four-night on-campus program is for up to 25 high school students age 15-18 who are interested in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC).
Construction Managers work in dynamic teams to take the designer’s vision and make it a reality.
Explore active summer fun for kids ages 5-13! Offered by CSU’s Department of Health and Exercise Science, the camps run Monday-Friday in partial- and full-day sessions, depending on the camp.
Coeducational day camps focus on skill development and promote the benefits of physical activity and healthy lifestyles for youth.
Offered annually, the Youth Summer Horsemanship Camps are geared toward equine enthusiasts who are 10-15 years of age. Students who are 16-17 can join us as day campers!
