The University of Minnesota Rochester Launches a Summer STEAM Camp for Young Innovators

Authored By: wells438 03/04/2025

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) is excited to announce its upcoming Summer STEAM Camp, a week-long immersive experience designed for students entering grades 5 through 8. The camp offers four distinct sessions in June and July, each focusing on different aspects of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM).

Camp Highlights:

    • 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

Session Dates and Topics:

    • Week 1: June 9-13
      • Designing Video Games
      • Science of Senses
      • Kitchen Chemistry: The Science of Cooking
    • Week 2: June 23-27
      • Build a Game: Tabletop Edition
      • Science of Senses
      • Kitchen Chemistry: The Science of Cooking
    • Week 3: July 7-11
      • Radiant Reactions: Where Skincare Meets Science
      • Build a Game: Tabletop Edition
    • Week 4: July 14-18
      • Radiant Reactions: Where Skincare Meets Science
      • Build a Game: Tabletop Edition
      • Designing Video Games

Registration for the Summer STEAM Camp opens on March 4. For session descriptions, more information and to register, visit UMR's official Summer STEAM website.