Science-U 2026
Registration for the 2026 camp season opens on February 3rd at noon!
To streamline the registration process, families can create an account with our registration system, CampDoc, in advance. Login or create an account with CampDoc HERE.
2026 Summer Camp Offerings
Please note: Because of updates to Penn State’s youth registration system, Science-U camp eligibility is now determined by a child’s age on the first day of each camp. We understand this may raise questions for some families. Please feel free to reach out to us at sciencecamps@science.psu.edu with questions or concerns.
Optical Odyssey Mini Summer School
June 15-18, 2026
Ages 14-17
Day Camp
Application Required
Extended care, financial aid and scholarships available!
Extended Care available for campers aged 7-14.
Merit-based scholarships available for campers aged 11-17.
Financial aid available for all campers that qualify.
NittanyBots--LEGO Robotics-- The Journey to the Master Builder
June 22-26, 2026
Ages 10-12
Day Camp
NittanyBots-- LEGO Robotics- the Journey to Master Builder
June 29- July 2, 2026
Ages 8-10
Day Camp
ArtLab: Science, Nature and Creative Inquiry
NEW!
July 13-17, 2026
Ages 14-17
Day and Residential Camp
Bit-by-Bit: Anything is Possible for Girls in Electrical Engineering
NEW!
July 20-23, 2026
Ages 12-15
Day Camp
AI Explorers: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence for Kids
NEW!
July 20-24, 2026
Ages 8-11
Day Camp
Biotechnology Mini Summer School
July 27-30, 2026
Ages 14-17
Day Camp
Application Required
Cancellation policy:
If you choose to cancel before or on May 15, 2026, you will receive a refund of the camp registration fee, minus a $50 administrative fee.
If you choose to cancel after May 15, 2026, including during the week of the program, no refund will be issued.
Questions?
Contact us via email at sciencecamps@science.psu.edu or give us a call at (814) 865-0083.
Office of Science Outreach, 201 Ritenour Building, University Park, PA 16802
For more information, please see Information for Parents from the Penn State Office of Ethics and Compliance.
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