Idaho STEM Scholars Summer Camps

What is STEM Scholars?

INL’s STEM Scholars Program is a summer camp for eastern Idaho students in grades one through 12 that provides hands-on experience with a variety of STEM topics during daily in-person camps. The theme of this year’s camps is “Physics: Science Fundamentals,” which features age-appropriate research activities.

Held weekly during June and July, the summer camps are free for all participants and learning materials are provided. The camps run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., each day. Students will be dropped off and picked up at University Place in Idaho Falls.

Registration will be the school grade your child is entering for the fall school year.

Note: Registration for the 2023 STEM Scholars Summer Camps is now closed. You may fill out the waitlist form to be considered. Parents who registered their children will receive confirmation of their enrollment.

The camps for grades 1-2 students will focus on learning the basic fundamentals of physics and how matter and energy interact. Students will learn through hands-on, place-based projects. They will work on various projects and take field trips associated with physics.

Registration will be the school grade your child is entering for the fall school year.

Dates:
Grades 1-2: July 5-7
Grades 1-2: July 10-12
Where: University Place, Idaho Falls, ID
Times: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Registration is full. You may fill out the waitlist form to be considered.

Note: All camp schedules may be adjusted as needed.

The camps for grades 3-5 students will focus on learning the fundamentals of physics and how matter and energy interact. Students will learn through hands-on, place-based projects. They will work on various projects and take field trips associated with physics.

Registration will be the school grade your child is entering for the fall school year.

Dates:
Grades 3-5: June 19-22
Grades 3-5: June 26-29
Grades 3-5: July 17-20
Grades 3-5: July 24-27
Where: University Place, Idaho Falls, ID
Times: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Registration is full. You may fill out the waitlist form to be considered.

Note: All camp schedules may be adjusted as needed.

The camp for middle school students will focus on the properties of matter and energy and how they relate to nuclear energy. 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: June 12-15
Where: University Place, Idaho Falls, ID
Times: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Registration is full. You may fill out the waitlist form to be considered.

Note: All camp schedules may be adjusted as needed.

This camp will focus on the physical phenomena of matter, energy and force. 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 12-15
Where: University Place, Idaho Falls, ID
Times: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Registration is full. You may fill out the waitlist form to be considered.

Note: All camp schedules may be adjusted as needed.

Have a question? Contact us.

K-12 STEM Education Coordinator

Sunshine Shepherd

Phone: (970) 442-1844

Idaho National Laboratory