Junior STEAM Summer Camps

STEM and art/design-focused summer camps for elementary school students (entering grades 4-5) and middle school students (entering grades 6-8)
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Planning is underway for UW-Stout’s 2026 STEAM (STEM + Art & Design) Summer Camps. Designed for elementary school students (entering grades 4-5) and middle school students (entering grades 6-8) from across the U.S. and around the world, these camps offer a hands-on, immersive learning experience in science, technology, engineering, art, and math - all infused with the creativity and applied learning that define Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University.

UW-Stout is where ideas take shape and innovation thrives - and 2026 will be your year to create something extraordinary.

What to Expect

  • Engage in real-world projects using professional tools and technology
  • Collaborate with peers and faculty mentors to solve challenges creatively
  • Explore your passions through specialized tracks in Art & Design, Engineering & Technology, Science & Health, and Business & Entrepreneurship
  • Experience campus life with the residential camp option - stay in our dorms, enjoy delicious meals, and take part in fun evening activities
Middle school students react and problem-solve a coding-based challenge.

Open to U.S. and International Students

Whether you’re joining us from Wisconsin, across the country, or around the globe, UW-Stout welcomes you to explore your potential, connect with new friends, and discover what a polytechnic education is all about.

Past Camps Have Included:

3D Animation • Unspooled Film & Animation • Interior Design & Architecture • Startup Stout: Innovation Launch Pad • Robotics & Drones • 3D Printing & Engineering in Motion • Human Body & Mind • GeneScape: Molecular Ecology …and many more!

Stay Tuned!

Our 2026 camp lineup and registration details will be announced soon. Check back for updates and be among the first to secure your spot in this exciting summer experience!

Questions?

American students: Contact continuinged@uwstout.edu
International students: Contact globaled@uwstout.edu 

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