University of Minnesota Rochester Presents Summer STEAM Camp
Get ready for a week-long immersive STEAM-focused summer camp at the University of Minnesota Rochester! Designed for students entering grades 5-8, these camps provide a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on, applied learning in science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Utilize real-world tools, tackle creative challenges and collaborate on problem-solving activities in engaging lab and workshop settings. Beyond the classroom, participate in fun recreational, enrichment and developmental activities.
Summer STEAM Camp Highlights
- Participants will experience one of the featured STEAM topics per week.
- Four hours of hands-on instruction and lab time each weekday
- Engaging recreational, enrichment and developmental activities
- Lunch and snacks provided
- Experience spending time on a college campus
- Opportunities to meet new friends and develop problem-solving skills
Registration will open in spring 2026.
Additional Information
Daily Schedule
| Timings | Schedule |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | Drop Off at Student Life Center |
| 8:30 a.m. | Academic Session 1 |
| 9:45 a.m. | Snack and Break |
| 10 a.m. | Academic Session 2 |
| 11:15 a.m. | Lunch and Break |
| 12:30 p.m. | Academic Session 3 |
| 2 p.m. | Break, Snack and Transition Time |
| 2:15 p.m. | Group Activity Rotations |
| 4:15 p.m. | Arrive back at Student Life Center and Activities |
| 4:30 p.m. | Departure starts |
| 5:30 p.m. | Departure Ends |
What to Bring
- Bag for carrying project materials
- Pens, pencils and paper
- Phones are allowed, but use during sessions is discouraged
- Water bottle
- Snacks
Transportation
The University of Minnesota Rochester is located downtown with walk-able access to various public bus routes via the Rochester Public Transit system. For more information on bus schedules and fares, please visit the Rochester Public Transit website.
Cost
UMR's Summer STEAM Camp provides tier pricing for registrations.
What is tier pricing?
Tier 1 represents the actual full cost of camp. This price was determined through careful cost accounting. In an effort to keep camp affordable for all, Tier 2 and Tier 3 rates have been established to remove barriers to participation and are subsidized. Tier selection is available on the honor system because only you know your personal finances. Select the tier that matches your ability to pay. The tier selected is confidential, and in no way influences the experience your child receives. Our goal is to not turn away any potential camper because of financial need.
| Tiers | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Tier 1: People who can consistently meet their basic needs (food, housing, health care and transportation). | $235 |
| Tier 2: People who worry about meeting their basic needs (food, housing, health care and transportation) and occasionally cannot. | $150 |
| Tier 3: People who are unable to consistently meet their basic needs (food, housing, health care and transportation). | $25 |
Refunds
A full refund is available until two weeks before the start of the camp. No refund will be provided if withdrawal from camp occurs within two weeks of camp start.
Contact
Email UMR Steam Camp with any questions.