STEM Summer Camps at South Dakota Mines

Ready for an unforgettable summer? Join us at South Dakota Mines for our STEM summer
camps and dive into the exciting world of science and engineering!
These aren’t your typical camps. You’ll get to roll up your sleeves with hands-on experiments, go on epic field trips, and learn from awesome professors who know what it’s like to work in STEM careers. Plus, you’ll be on a real college campus, getting a taste of what it’s like to learn and explore at South Dakota Mines.
If you’re coming from out of town, why not make it a family adventure? The Black Hills is the perfect setting for a summer getaway, with endless opportunities to explore. Need help planning? Black Hills & Badlands and Visit Rapid City are fantastic resources.
This summer could be your chance to find your spark and start dreaming big. Are you ready to take the first step? Let’s do this!
Day Camps
Grades: 9th-12th
Dates: June 29th - July 2nd
Dates: June 22nd - June 25th
Dates: June 8th - June 12th
Dates: June 29th - July 2nd
Dates: June 22nd - June 25th
Dates: July 13th - July 16th
New Experience
Dates: July 6th - July 10th and July 13th - July 17th
Virtual Camps
Teacher Education Workshops
Art + Engineering Workshop - science-based lectures and hands-on glass blowing, stained glass, ceramic and blacksmithing training.
Mineral Industries Days Workshop - a two-day intensive workshop featuring engineering and science-based lectures and industrial tours
GIS Workshops - learn common mapping software.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students with demonstrated need for camps with a participation fee, but do not cover camps that require a deposit.