Below is a list of our 2025 High School Camps. All are confirmed. Registration is OPEN!
Toxicology Camp
OSU Campus * Entering Grades 9-12 * June 23-25 * 1:30-4:30PM * $120 * Needs-based scholarships available
What is toxicology? It is the study of how chemicals and substances affect people, animals, and the earth! In this camp, students will explore what it means for a chemical or substance to be "toxic" or "safe." We'll also learn about ways to protect humans and the environment from toxins. Our student scientists will get to conduct their own toxicology experiments and analyze their data. Activities will reflect real-world challenges that scientists in toxicology and environmental chemistry face. We will go into “the field” to sample the environment, test chemical effects in daphnia, and explore molecular mechanisms in glowing zebrafish.
Color Innovation Workshop
OSU Campus * Entering Grades 9-12 * June 26 * 1:30-4:30PM * $60 * Needs-based scholarships available
Do you want to learn about color trends and forecasting, color symbolism, and color schemes in the design sphere? People make decisions about purchasing products primarily based on product color. In this hands-on workshop, students will learn and apply design concepts and color strategies that designers and marketers use to develop and promote products that consumers love. Students will brainstorm color schemes and apply color theory to develop Mood Boards that focus on color and branding.
“Blender” Camp
OSU Campus * Entering Grades 9-12 * July 7-11 * 9AM-NOON * $170 * Needs-based scholarships available
Are you in awe of the 3D computer graphics you see in movies, TV shows, and games? Would you like to do that too? You can! Blender is a totally awesome FREE software package that allows you to do your own 3D modeling, rendering, and animation. In this camp, you will use it to learn 3D viewing, moving objects in 3D, creating 3D geometry, coloring, lighting, rendering, and animation. Your creations will look amazing and be very professional. The results will astound you and impress your friends. In fact, if you want to register with a friend, you can work on projects together! Because Blender software is free, you can keep using it long after the week is over. This camp will cover a large variety of fun Blender topics and allows students to take their interests as far as they like.
Virtual “Blender” Camp
Virtual * Entering Grades 9-12 * July 7-11 * 1-4PM * $170 * Needs-based scholarships available
Are you in awe of the 3D computer graphics you see in movies, TV shows, and games? Would you like to do that too? You can! We'll show you how Blender is a totally awesome FREE software package that allows you to do your own 3D modeling, rendering, and animation. In this camp, you will use it to learn 3D viewing, moving objects in 3D, creating 3D geometry, coloring, lighting, rendering, and animation. Your creations will look amazing and be very professional. The results will astound you and impress your friends. In fact, if you want to register with a friend, you can work on projects together! Because Blender software is free, you can keep using it long after the week is over. This camp will cover a large variety of fun Blender topics and allows students to take their interests as far as they like. Please note: please go to blender.org and load the Blender software onto your computer and make sure it runs before signing up for this camp.
Microbiology Camp
OSU Campus (plus travel by vans for field trips) * Entering Grades 10-12 * July 14-18 * 9AM-4PM (M-Th) & 8AM-5PM (F) * $320 (Lunch Provided) * Needs-based scholarships available
During this week-long immersive science camp high school students will learn about three subfields of microbiology including, Food System Science, Human Health and Disease, and Aquatic Microbiology. Students will conduct microbiology focused laboratory experiments, learn critical science skills, go on field trips, including a day trip to the Oregon coast to visit Hatfield Marine Station, and hear from diverse speakers across the field of microbiology about career avenues and opportunities in science, technology, and education. Not only will we provide this hands-on experience, but we will also host informational sessions where students can learn how to look for scholarships or research opportunities, as well as discuss non-traditional paths to higher education. The aim of this camp is to provide students with an introduction to microbiological concepts and laboratory techniques relevant to college level curriculum.
GenCyber Camp
OSU Campus * Entering Grades 9-12 * July 21-25 * 10AM-5:30PM * NO CHARGE * Lunch Provided
Cybersecurity is an increasingly important field as technology continues to play a major role in our lives. From protecting personal and sensitive information to securing critical infrastructure, cybersecurity is a crucial aspect of modern society. This makes it an excellent career choice for those who are interested in problem-solving, technology and security. In this exciting camp, you’ll be introduced to some of the skills and techniques needed to solve a cyber crime. Join us and you’ll trace the path of cyber attackers through a network, dig up clues by performing digital forensics, and hopefully nab the hacker before they get away. Taught by cybersecurity professionals, with guest speakers with various areas of expertise, this cyber camp will be a great introduction to the field of cybersecurity and an opportunity to meet new friends and have fun while developing skills that will be valuable in the future. Our goal is to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment where participants can explore their interest in cybersecurity. No prior background in cybersecurity is needed.
Please Note: By registering for this camp students also agree to participate in a fun, virtual cybersecurity event called a Capture the Flag (CTF) that will be available virtually throughout the month of February 2026. In addition, students are encouraged to attend other post camp activities including an industry-led Career Expo organized in collaboration with the Technology Association of Oregon, that will provide an excellent opportunity for networking and learning more about the field. More information will be sent to camp registrants closer to the events.
OSU Summer Transportation Institute
OSU Campus (plus travel by bus) * Entering Grades 9-12 * August 4-8 * 9am-4pm M-Th and 9am-2:30pm Friday * NO CHARGE * Lunch Provided
Have you ever wondered how transportation systems are planned, designed, constructed, operated, and maintained? In this camp, students will engage in a combination of hands-on learning and local field trips that emphasize the importance and breadth of transportation engineering. Activities may include local walking tours, drone flights, operation of driving and bicycling simulators, and a design session in which students will have the opportunity to propose solutions to real-world transportation challenges. Field trips may include tours of the Eugene Airport and the OSU Marine Studies Building in Newport and presentations on topics including transportation resilience, distracted driving, engineering ethics, and emerging modes of transportation. Lunch provided each day. Note: This program has received substantive external funding from FHWA and ODOT and will be offered at no cost to participating students. ONLY Oregon residents are eligible for this camp. Acceptance into this camp will depend on their application. The first step will be to complete the online registration for this camp, after which students will submit short answers to a few questions to be considered for acceptance.