Programs

Program Title Subject Description Age Months Offered Program Location
Minnesota Youth Institute Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences, Health, Nutrition, and Human Development, Leadership and Citizenship, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, Communication, Diversity, History, Languages, and Social Studies MNYI is an immersive experience for MN high schoolers to explore global food security issues, connect with research and industry leaders, learn about research in CFANS and gain hands-on exposure to a variety of agricultural/food/natural resource fields. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 May Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
MnRI Technology Day Camp Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math The Minnesota Robotics Institute is hosting a Technology Day Camp for young people going into 6th to 8th grade. Participants will learn about robots and robotic technology through fun, hands-on activities. Through the camp activities, students will also p 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Jul, 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. 12, 13, 14, 15 Jul Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Raptor Encounters Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Our exciting show-style program features three raptors (typically an owl, a hawk, and a falcon). Our presenter handles and presents each bird one by one, during which you'll learn what makes these birds unique and see them each live and on the glove. Afte 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Raptor Zoomies Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Spice up your day of virtual class by inviting a raptor! Surprise your students, friends, and/or family with a new face in the lineup as one of our raptor ambassadors and one of our education staff joins you for an incredible 15 minute raptor experience. 4, 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- Virtual, Duluth/Northeast MN- Virtual, Morris/West Central MN- Virtual, Rochester/Southeast MN- Virtual, Southwest MN- Virtual, Twin Cities/Central MN- Virtual
Raptors of Minnesota Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Our presenter will come to your site and you can meet several amazing birds of prey such as hawks, eagles, falcons, and owls. This interactive experience lets the audience ask questions and learn directly from one of our education specialists. 4, 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
Raptors of the Midwest Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Guests will virtually get up close and personal with several amazing birds of prey such as hawks, eagles, falcons, and owls. This live, interactive experience lets viewers ask questions and learn directly from one of our education specialists. 4, 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
Research Ex[eriences in Energy Transport Phenomena Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math The student will understand the motivation for research in the context of decarbonzation. She will help perform experiments, learn skills such as experimental design, building solid models, data acquisiton and technical plotting. 16, 17, 18 Jun, Jul, Aug Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person, Twin Cities/Central MN- Virtual
Robert F. Pierce Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic - Telepractice Services Health, Nutrition, and Human Development The RFP Clinic offers speech-language-hearing services at no cost to community members. Clients participate in therapy programs with graduate student interns under the guidance of therapists who are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health and cert 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Duluth/Northeast MN- Virtual
Robert F. Pierce Speech-Language-Hearing Clinicc Health, Nutrition, and Human Development The RFP Clinic offers speech-language-hearing services at no cost to community members. Clients participate in therapy programs with graduate student interns under the guidance of therapists who are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health and cert 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Duluth/Northeast MN- In-person
Robotics and Technology Camp Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Students in grades 4-12 will explore the diverse world of technology through robotics, computer programming, 3-D printing and video game development during this 3 day camp. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jul Crookston/Northwest MN- In-person
Rooted in STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, Communication, Diversity, History, Languages, and Social Studies Rooted in STEM brings together high school students in grades 10-12 from historically excluded identities in STEM to learn about STEM academics and community support 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Sioris Family University of Minnesota Kids Who Stutter Summer Camp Communication, Diversity, History, Languages, and Social Studies A summer day camp experience focused on helping kids who stutter increase their confidence, independence and joy in communication, in a fun and supportive environment. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Jun Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Toddler Morning Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences, Art, Design, Music, and Theater, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Storytime, crafts, and a chance to explore the Raptors' Courtyard provide a fun experience for children 5 and under and their accompanying adults! 4, 5 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
TRIO Upward Bound Leadership and Citizenship TRIO Upward Bound (TRIO UB) is an academic and college preparatory program funded by the US Department of Education. The purpose of TRIO UB is to develop the skills and motivation necessary for students to successfully complete high school and to enter an 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct, Nov, Dec Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person