Idaho STEM Summer Camps
STEM Scholars, CyberCore and Clean Energy
What are INL Summer Camps?
Idaho National Laboratory is hosting STEM Scholars, CyberCore and Clean Energy summer camp programs. These three programs are free, and learning materials are provided. Snacks will be provided and students should bring their own lunch.
Registration will open April 3 at 9 a.m. See below for camp details, such as dates and times.
The first summer camp is STEM Scholars, which includes four-day sessions that run during June and July for students entering grades one through eight. Using a place-based learning approach, students focus on age-appropriate scientific research questions and real-world problem solving. This year’s theme is “Computer Science.”
The second camp is CyberCore, which includes four-day sessions that run during June and July for students entering grades nine to 12. Using a hands-on approach, students interested in computer programming, networking, and cybersecurity gain access to industry mentors through demonstrations and lectures, and experience real-world exposure through facilities tours.
The third camp is Clean Energy, which includes a four-day session in June for students entering grades nine to 12. Using a hands-on approach, students learn different clean energy systems, how they function and where they may be implemented. They will work with experts in various fields, including bioenergy, hydroelectricity and advanced battery systems.
The camps for grades 1-2 students will focus on learning the basic fundamentals of computer science and the concepts of programming and coding. Students will learn through hands-on, place-based projects. They will work on various projects and take field trips associated with computer science.
Registration will be the school grade your child is entering for the fall school year.
Dates:
Grades 1-2: June 17-20
Grades 1-2: June 24-27
Where: University Place, Idaho Falls, ID
Times: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Drop off between 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Note: All camp schedules may be adjusted as needed.
The camps for grades 3-5 students will focus on learning the fundamentals of computer science and the concepts of programming and coding. Students will learn through hands-on, place-based projects. They will work on various projects and take field trips associated with computer science.
Registration will be the school grade your child is entering for the fall school year.
Dates:
Grades 3-5: July 8-11
Grades 3-5: July 15-18
Where: University Place, Idaho Falls, ID
Times: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Drop off between 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Note: All camp schedules may be adjusted as needed.
The camp for middle school students will focus on the concepts of programming, coding and how they relate to computer science. Students will gain an understanding of the complexity of physics.
Registration will be the school grade your child is entering for the fall school year.
Dates:
Grades 6-8: July 22-25
Grades 6-8: July 29- Aug. 1
Where: University Place, Idaho Falls, ID
Times: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Drop off between 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Note: All camp schedules may be adjusted as needed.
This camp will focus on cybersecurity, safe online behavior, coding, circuit design and other related topics. Students will participate in hands-on cyber challenges, competitions and experience INL’s cyber capabilities through tours and demonstrations.
Registration will be the school grade your child is entering for the fall school year.
Dates:
CyberCore Introduction Camp Grades 9-12: June 17-20
CyberCore Introduction Camp Grades 9-12: June 24-27
CyberCore Advanced Camp Grades 9-12: July 22-25 (must have attended an Intro Camp first)
Where: Introduction Camp will be at the CAES Building, Idaho Falls, ID
Advanced Camp will be at University Place, Idaho Falls, ID
Times: 9:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Note: All camp schedules may be adjusted as needed.
This camp will focus how renewable energy resources play a key role in our clean energy future. Students will participate in field research around the region and learn about the technologies involved.
Registration will be the school grade your child is entering for the fall school year.
Dates:
Grades 9-12: June 24-27
Where: University Place, Idaho Falls, ID
Times: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Note: All camp schedules may be adjusted as needed.
