Programs

Program Title Subject Description Age Months Offered Program Location
Connected and Automated Vehicles Camp Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math In this one-week day camp, you will have the opportunity to learn about emerging CAV technology and explore career opportunities in a cutting-edge industry that is shaping the future of transportation. 15, 16, 17, 18 Aug Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
National Summer Transportation Institute Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math This free two-week summer day camp at the University of Minnesota will introduce you to the many aspects of the transportation field. You’ll go on field trips around the Twin Cities, participate in hands-on lab activities, and learn from experts about wha 13, 14, 15 Jul Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Bell Museum Winter Camps Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Bell Winter Camps are fun and enriching two-day camp experiences that encourage children to explore their scientific passions and discover new interests. Children in grades 1-2 and grades 3-5 will experience science and nature like never before! 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Dec Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
IRSA K-12 Data Science Education Series: Scratch Programming Camp. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math half-day introductory coding workshop! No prior experience is necessary. We will be learning fundamental coding concepts by making games that you can actually play! These skills will lay the foundation to coding used in data science and AI. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Oct Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Coaches' Equestrian Clinics at UMN Crookston Recreation Clinics are designed for riders who are interested in competing in the NCEA and will focus on the strategies and skill sets necessary to be successful in a collegiate format. Riders will have the opportunity to ride the university’s horses and participate 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Dec Crookston/Northwest MN- In-person
Coaches Equestrian Clinic at UMN Crookston Recreation Clinics are designed for riders who are interested in competing in the NCEA and will focus on the strategies and skill sets necessary to be successful in a collegiate format. Riders will have the opportunity to ride the university’s horses and participate 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Nov Crookston/Northwest MN- In-person
2026 Prospect Camp Recreation The University of Minnesota Crookston Fall Baseball Camp will be held on October 4 at UMC Baseball Field. Designed for baseball players in grades 9–12, this instructional camp provides a college-level learning environment with instruction from the Golden 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Oct Crookston/Northwest MN- In-person
AMR-SPARK (Antimicrobial Resistance: Science, Peer Advocacy, Research and Knowledge) Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences, Health, Nutrition, and Human Development, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math AMR-SPARK is a partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health group MOHASC (Minnesota One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative). Students will spend ½ day at MDH, learning from various health professionals, touring MDH labs, completing worksh 15, 16, 17, 18 Oct Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
University of Minnesota Child Development Laboratory School (CDLS) Health, Nutrition, and Human Development A laboratory school, or lab school, is a university-affiliated early childhood education facility. In addition to providing a high-quality early education, lab schools train future educators. They also provide opportunities for students, faculty, and staf 4, 5, 6 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Northrop’s 2026-27 Student Matinees Art, Design, Music, and Theater World-class lineup of educational, engaging, and thought-provoking music and dance programming. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Mar, Nov Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Discover Music Day Art, Design, Music, and Theater The School of Music welcomes students interested in majoring, minoring or participating in music to visit us on October 16 to gain a behind the scenes look at the School of Music and get a taste of what we have to offer. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Oct Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Bell Museum Teen Science Cafe Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math The Bell Museum is partnering with the Teen Science Café Network to offer programs by teens for teens at the Bell. Board members will plan in the fall and run events in winter and spring for teens! 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Twin Ports Teen Science Cafe Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Monthly workshops and socializing for local high schoolers to engage in lively STEM discussions and activities. Planned and organized with Teen Leaders. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec Duluth/Northeast MN- In-person
Minnesota 4-H Youth Development Program Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences, Art, Design, Music, and Theater, Health, Nutrition, and Human Development, Leadership and Citizenship, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, Communication, Diversity, History, Languages, and Social Studies, Recreation, Business 4-H is an out-of-school, hands-on learning program for youth in K-one year post high school. Youth choose a project that’s interesting to them and explore it with peers and caring adults. 4-H groups meet in-person or virtually in every part of MN. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Crookston/Northwest MN- In-person, Duluth/Northeast MN- In-person, Morris/West Central MN- In-person, Rochester/Southeast MN- In-person, Southwest MN- In-person, Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person, Crookston/Northwest MN- Virtual, Duluth/Northeast MN- Virtual, Morris/West Central MN- Virtual, Rochester/Southeast MN- Virtual, Southwest MN- Virtual, Twin Cities/Central MN- Virtual
High School Phytomining Research Volunteer Program Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences The Program provides high school students with supervised, hands-on research experience in phytomining: the use of plants to recover critical minerals from contaminated water and soil. 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person