STEM Summer Camps at South Dakota Mines

We are gearing up for a great summer camp season and are so excited for you to be a part of it!

Join us on the South Dakota Mines campus for our STEM summer camps! Our summer camps offer a fun intro to science and engineering. These pre-college experiences are designed to expose students to how science works in the real world by providing exciting hands-on experiences. Day camps are hosted by some of our prestigious faculty whose expertise gives campers a glimpse into STEM careers and gets them excited about their education. Campers participate in on-campus activities and field trips throughout the day. From out of town? Take this opportunity to have a fun family vacation in the Black Hills. Black Hills & Badlands and Visit Rapid City are great planning resources. We offer limited on-campus lodging you can find more information here, use this link to request lodging.

Also note, that grade refers to the student's grade during the 2023-2024 school year. In addition, students over the age of 19 do not qualify to attend these summer camps. Students that are 19 must have just graduated high school during the 2023-2024 school year.

Have Financial Need? Apply for 2024 Scholarships

Day Camps

Musical electronics camps page

Overnight Camps

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National Summer Transportation Institute

Industrial Engineering Camp
June 9 - 14, 2024
Grades: 9th-12th
FREE

Geology Overnight Homepage

Overnight Geology Rocks!

Geology Camp
June 10 - 14, 2024
Grades: 9th-12th
Cost: $650

Virtual Camps

South Dakota Mines Summer Camp Materials Metallurgy And Forensics

Virtual Mining & Explosives

Mining Engineering Camp
July 15 - 17, 2024
Grades: 8th-12th
FREE

South Dakota Mines Summer Camp Materials Metallurgy And Forensics

Virtual Mining & Explosives

Mining Engineering Camp
July 15 - 17, 2024
Grades: 5th-7th
FREE

Teacher Education Workshops

Art + Engineering Workshop - science-based lectures and hands-on glass blowing, stained glass, ceramic and blacksmithing training.
GIS Workshops - learn common mapping software.
Mineral Industry Days - learn about Earth resources and materials

Summer Camp Scholarships

Visit our Scholarship Information page to learn more about needs-based scholarships.

Already Enrolled in Camp?

Visit the Camper Information page.

Make it a Family Vacation!

Do you have a camper joining us? Make it a vacation and bring the whole family! Black Hills & Badlands and Visit Rapid City are great planning resources.