STEM Summer Camps at South Dakota Mines
Ready for an unforgettable summer? Join us at South Dakota Mines for our STEM summer
camps, where high school students* (and recent grads) get to dive into the exciting
world of science and engineering!
These aren't your typical camps. You'll roll up your sleeves with hands-on experiments, embark 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.
Camps are open to local teens and non-residents alike. While overnight accommodation is not included in the day camp experience, there's no shortage of places to stay in the city, both on and off campus.
If you're coming from out of town or out of state, why not make it a family adventure? The Black Hills is the perfect setting for a summer getaway. Black Hills & Badlands and Visit Rapid City are fantastic resources to help you plan.
This summer, find your spark and start dreaming big. Ready to take the first step? Let's do this!
*Chemistry camp is also open to students entering 8th grade.
Day Camps
Dates: June 8th - June 12th
Dates: June 8th - June 11th
Dates: June 22nd - June 25th
Dates: June 22nd - June 25th
Dates: July 13th-July 16th
New Experience
Dates: July 6th - July 10th and July 13th - July 17th
Virtual Camps
Grades: Middle and High School Students
Dates: June 15-17, 2026
Grades: Middle and High School Students
Dates: June 18-19, 2026
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.