Middle School Summer Camps

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Middle school summer camps

 

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Below is a list of our 2025 Middle School Camps. All are confirmed. Registration will open on February 17 at NOON.

  Wild About Wildlife Camp

OSU Campus * Entering Grades 6-8 * June 24 & 25 * 10:00AM-2:00PM * $110 * Needs-based scholarships available

Are you a budding biologist wondering about the plants, bugs, and animals in your backyard? Join biologists from OSU’s Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences department to discover the wonders of the natural world! In this camp, students will learn how scientists study nature both in the lab and in the field. Campers will walk, hike, and enjoy both outdoor and indoor spaces on the OSU Corvallis campus. During the activities we will discuss and learn about conservation, biology, evolution, natural resource management, and different habitats and species in Western Oregon.

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Three kids exploring seaweed in the ocean.
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  Making with Microcontrollers

OSU Campus * Entering Grades 6-8 * July 14-18 * 9:30AM-12:30PM * $170 * Needs-based scholarships available

Discover the amazing world of physical computing! Using the micro:bit microcontroller you will learn to build and program physical devices which can interact with your environment in a variety of ways. We will start by learning initially how to program the micro:bit using the MakeCode programming platform, which has both block and text based (javascript) programming support. Then you will build a physical device of your choice using the micro:bit as a controller. No previous building or programming background will be necessary. You will only be limited by your imagination and willingness to learn.

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  Making Arcade Games

OSU Campus * Entering Grades 6-8 * July 14-18 * 1:30-4:30PM * $170 * Needs-based scholarships available

Learn how to code by creating arcade style games using MakeCode programming platform. You will start by learning how to program using the MakeCode programming platform, which has both block and text based (javascript) programming support. Then you will design and develop multi-level platformer and top-down arcade style games.  No previous game making or programming background will be necessary. You will only be limited by your imagination and willingness to learn.

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A young boy focused on coding video games.
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  Engineering Camp

OSU Campus * Entering Grades 6-8 * July 21-25 * 9:30AM-4:30PM * $320 * Needs-based scholarships available

Students will spend a week exploring different disciplines in the field of engineering. Hands-on activities may include: solar cars, chromatography, chemical reaction cars, reverse engineering & super absorbent polymers, 3D design & printing, Ozobots, and K'NEX building challenges. Throughout, campers will be introduced to the fun and powerful tools of engineering design, collaboration, and problem solving. Activities aim to engage campers to embrace and appreciate a wide range of engineering concepts through science, technology, engineering, and math.

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      Art+Metal 3D Printing Camp

HP ATAMI Campus * Entering Grades 6-8 * Aug 12 * 9AM-NOON or 1-4PM * $60 * Needs-based scholarships available

Students will spend a ½-day engaging in hands-on activities focused on sculpting, metal casting, and 3D modeling software. These activities may include using 3D modeling software, working with traditional sculpting materials, and exploring the processes of casting and 3D printing with metal. Students will be given a demonstration of how a metal 3D printer works, and will have the option of returning after the camp is over to pick up a 3D metal object that they design. No 3D printing experience needed!

Register for 3D Metal Printing!

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3D Metal Printing