STEM Summer Camp Programs for High School Students

In-Person Events Canceled

Due to recent developments and warnings regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) the decision has been made to cancel all middle/high school summer camps for summer 2020. We will look forward to launching our summer 2021 registration this fall. Check back for updated information.

We are offering a FREE virtual Mining and Explosives camp. For more information, go to Virtual Summer Camp: Mining and Explosives.

Join us on the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology campus for our STEM summer camps! At South Dakota Mines, our summer campers participate in hands-on, STEM education throughout the day and explore Rapid City and the Black Hills in the evenings. These pre-college experiences are designed to expose students to the fascinating and hi-tech world of science and engineering.

Camps are hosted under our high-quality academic departments and boast a faculty director whose expertise exposes campers to the same content being taught in our undergraduate programs and beyond. Learn more about our different schedule options and camp topics below. Visit each individual camp page to learn more, register, and explore information on the enrollment process.

Please note that acceptance into the program is not guaranteed. Campers will receive acceptance information after all application items have been received and reviewed. Also note, that grade refers to the student's grade during the 2020-2021 school year.

Day Camps

Campers participate in on-campus activities and field trips throughout the day, but do not stay on campus throughout the evenings and overnights. Campers/parents are responsible for transportation to and from the camp each day. Lunch is included for campers each day of camp. The cost of our day camps vary, with some FREE options available.

South Dakota Mines Summer Camp Mining And Explosives

Mining and Explosives

Mining Engineering Camp
Grades: 9th-12th

South Dakota Mines Summer Camp BioMed

Camp BioMed

Biomedical Engineering Camp
Grades: 9th-12th

South Dakota Mines Summer Camp Materials Metallurgy And Forensics

Materials, Metallurgy & Forensics

Metallurgy Engineering Camp
Grades: 9th-12th

SD Mines Summer Camp Science Of Swords Bladesmithing

Science of Swords

Metallurgy Engineering Camp
Grades: 9th-12th

Residential Camps

Experience life of a college student, living and learning on the South Dakota Mines campus! Residential campers stay in an on-campus residence hall, supervised by camp counselors who are current South Dakota Mines students. All meals are provided through our campus dining facilities. Residential camp cost includes room/board throughout the week as well as all daily camp activities and evening excursions. A $300 deposit is due upon registration. This deposit is applied to the total camp cost upon acceptance. Please note that the $300 deposit is non-refundable only after a camper has been accepted to the program.

Please note: there is no cost to participate in the National Summer Transportation Institute and no deposit due during registration.

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