STEM Exploration Camp - Science and Engineering
Explore the world of science and engineering at the South Dakota Mines STEM Exploration Camp. This four-day experience introduces high school students to a variety of STEM fields through hands-on activities and presentations led by faculty and experts from across campus.
STEM Exploration
During this immersive camp, students explore how different STEM disciplines shape the world around us. Camp sessions highlight areas such as aerospace, atmospheric and environmental science, civil and structural engineering, environmental engineering, metallurgical engineering, industrial engineering, chemistry, and chemical engineering.
Through hands-on activities, lab experiences, and interactive demonstrations, campers learn how these fields tackle real-world challenges—from designing resilient infrastructure and advancing sustainable technologies to developing new materials and exploring the science of flight and the environment. Participants will also meet faculty and researchers, gaining insight into what it’s like to study STEM at South Dakota Mines and the wide range of careers these fields offer.
Parents join us on Thursday afternoon to learn more about what their campers experienced. Campus tours will also be available at that time.
Enrollment Process
All prospective campers must complete the following items before their summer camp application will be complete.
- Submit the online registration
- Submit waivers
Camp Details
Dates: June 29-July 2, 2026
Times: Camp will run 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day (Monday-Thursday). Lunch is provided for campers. Parents are invited to join us on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. for a cookie reception, which concludes camp.
Audience: Students entering freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year of high school or graduated
senior
Cost: Free
This camp is made possible by the generous donations and support of Gary and Connie
Grittner. Their goal is to introduce high school students to a college campus and
inspire them to explore careers in STEM fields.
Have more questions?
For more information contact Admissions.