Science Camps | College of Science | Virginia Tech
Study science. Do science. Have fun and get a taste of college life this summer!
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About this camp
Virginia Tech's College of Science offers a residential science program in Blacksburg, VA, focusing on STEM. Participants engage directly with scientific disciplines from Physics to Psychology, performing hands-on activities and experiments. The program emphasizes practical learning, providing tours of state-of-the-art research labs and opportunities to work with Virginia Tech faculty, scientists, and students. This immersive experience is designed to expand knowledge of science careers and connect participants with peers who share an interest in scientific exploration. The overnight program facilitates a focused environment for learning and collaboration.
What kids love
- Explore different kinds of science, from Physics to Psychology and everything in between
- Carry out hands-on activities and experiments
- Expand your knowledge of science careers
- Tour state-of-the art research labs
- Work with Virginia Tech faculty and scientists and students
- Meet other students interested in science
Past sessions
Hands-on exploration of topics in microbiology, neuroscience, nanoscience, chemistry, physics, psychology, economics, math and more for rising 9th-10th grade students. THIS CAMP IS NOW FULL.
Learn more / RegisterHands-on exploration of topics in microbiology, neuroscience, nanoscience, chemistry, physics, psychology, economics, math and more for rising 7th-8th grade students in a day camp format.
Learn more / RegisterHands-on exploration of physical sciences topics including batteries and energy, nanoscience, physics, chemistry, radioisotopes, geomorphology, and quantum computing, for rising 11th-12th grade students.
Learn more / RegisterHands-on exploration of life sciences topics including neuroscience, nanomedicine, biotechnology, emerging diseases, bacteriology, fermentation, bacteriophages, ancient life forms, and ecology, for rising 11th-12th grade students.
Learn more / RegisterHands-on exploration of topics in microbiology, neuroscience, nanoscience, chemistry, physics, psychology, economics, math and more for rising 7th-8th grade students.
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