Emporia State University

Emporia State to offer wide range of summer camps in STEM, arts and athletics

Emporia, KS (04/27/2026) — Students of all ages and interests can look forward to a fun and engaging experience with the many camps and activities at Emporia State this summer. From science to sports to art and theatre, participants can build skills, explore interests and gain hands-on experience, with something for everyone. The following lists the current camps, with more still planned.

STEM

Summer Science Symposium

Planned for the last week of May or the first couple days of June.The event is a professional development opportunity for local secondary-level science teachers with faculty from the School of Science and Mathematics.

MASTER-IT

June 1 through 5

Available to students who have finished seventh or eighth grade.

$275 per camper. Includes housing, all meals, T-shirt, materials and entrance fees.

Students will attend workshops and sessions led by ESU faculty and STEM professionals. Social activities are planned for evenings. Participants will stay in an ESU residence hall and be chaperoned by ESU STEM students. Limited to 15 campers. Deadline to register is May 2. Register at https://secure.touchnet.com/C20725_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1111.

PAROC Summer Camp: Ages 6 to 8 years

June 2 through 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

$125 per camper

Features hands-on science, nature activities, creative writing, art and math. Snacks and a T-shirt included. Campers should bring a lunch and water bottle daily. Deadline to register is May 29. Register at esuparoc.com.

PAROC Summer Camp: Ages 9 to 10 years

June 9 through 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

$125 per camper

PAROC Mini Camp: Ages 10 to 14 years

June 15 through 17, 9 a.m. to noon

$50 per camper

A three-day aquatic exploration where campers dive into the world of aquatic ecology with hands-on science and fieldwork. Deadline to register is June 12. Register at esuparoc.com.

PAROC Summer Camp: Ages 11 to 12 years

July 7 through 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

$125 per camper

PAROC Summer Camp: Ages 13 to 14 years

July 14 through 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

$125 per camper

PAROC Summer Camp: Ages 6 to 8 years

July 21 through 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

$125 per camper

Inspired by STEM Camp

July 21 through 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Available to students beginning sixth through ninth grade in fall 2026.

$125 per camper

An engaging, hands-on experience where campers will dive into robotics, coding, engineering design and science experiments while strengthening essential math skills through fun, real-world applications. Limited to 15 students. Deadline to register is July 7. Register at emporia.edu/stemoutreach.

Art and Theatre:

ESU Theatre Summer Youth Production + Camp

Auditions are May 5, 6 to 8 p.m. in Roosevelt Hall

Camp is June 29 through July 11

For students who have completed fourth through eighth grade.

Young actors and technicians are welcome to participate in this experience.ESU Theatre presents Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo KIDS, a new stage musical based on the Pixar film.

A two-week camp will be held June 29 through July 11. All who audition are eligible to participate in the production. The cost is $150, with needs-based scholarships available upon request. Rehearsals are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Performances are set for July 10 and 11.

ESU Art Summer Camp

For students beginning sixth through ninth grade in fall 2026.

June 8 through 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

$100 per camper, $75 for additional campers per family.

Campers will explore a variety of two- and three-dimensional arts including drawing, printmaking and sculpting. Workshops are led by ESU Art students. The week ends with a pop-up art exhibition in the ESU galleries.

Athletics (by sport):

Soccer

Registration and additional information at www.esuhornetsoccercamps.com. Activities are held at the ESU soccer pitch.

Hornet Soccer Prospect Camp: June 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ages 13 to 20 and open to all high school and junior college players
Hornet Soccer Prospect Camp: Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ages 13 to 20 and open to all high school and junior college players
Youth Camp: Aug. 3 to 8, 9 a.m. to noon. For students entering kindergarten to fourth grade. Available to boys and girls.

Baseball

Registration and additional information at https://www.ussportscamps.com/baseball/nike/emporia-state-university and https://johnmartinbaseballcamps.com/. Activities held at Turnbull Field.

Youth Camp (General Skills), Coed: June 8 through 11Ages 8 to 18
High School Summer Showcase: Aug. 8, 10 a.m. Available to 2026 through 2029 high school graduates.

Women's Basketball

Activities to be held in ESU's Student Rec Center and Gym C in the HPER Building.

Middle School Camp: June 1 through 5, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For students in sixth through eighth grade in fall 2026. Coed.
Elementary School Camp: Aug. 10 through 14, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For students in kindergarten through fifth grade in fall 2026. Coed.

Softball

Activities to be held at Trusler softball fields and Gym B in the HPER building. More information at https://www.esuhornetsoftballcamps.com.

Pitchers and Catchers Camp: For students entering ninth through 12th grade. June 8, 8 to 10 a.m.
Prospect Camp: For students entering ninth through 12th grade. June 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Rookie: For students entering third through eighth grade. June 9, 9 a.m. to noon
Pitchers and Catchers Camp: For students entering ninth through 12th grade.J uly 7, 8 to 10 a.m.
Prospect Camp: For students entering ninth through 12th grade. July 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pitchers and Catchers Camp: For students entering ninth through 12th grade. Aug. 23, 8 to 10 a.m.
Prospect Camp: For students entering ninth through 12th grade. Aug. 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Football

Activities to be held at Welch Stadium. More information is available at www.esuhornetfootballcamps.com.

Rookie Youth Camp: June 18 through 19, 8 a.m. to noon. For those entering first through eighth grade, ages 6 to 13
OL and DL Individual Prospect Camp: July 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For those entering ninth through 12th grade, ages 14 to 18
Skills Positions Individual Prospect Camp: July 11, 1 to 4 p.m. For those entering ninth through 12th grade, ages 14 to 18
All Positions Individual Prospect Camp: July 16, 4 to 8 p.m.F or those entering ninth through 12th grade, ages 14 to 18

About Emporia State University

Emporia State University offers a range of academic programs through its seven schools: Applied Health Sciences, Business and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Library and Information Management and Library and Archives, Science and Mathematics and Visual and Performing Arts, along with The Teachers College.

ESU stands out for its innovative education practices. It ensures accessible education by offering in-state tuition rates to full-time undergraduate students from all lower-48 United States. Additionally, full-time undergraduates benefit from flat-rate tuition - students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours with at least one credit hour on campus pay a flat rate.

For more information on how to build your future at Emporia State University, please visit www.emporia.edu.

Emporia State University

Emporia State to offer wide range of summer camps in STEM, arts and athletics

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