ESU expands summer STEM opportunities for students in 6th through 9th grades
Emporia, KS (06/29/2026) — Emporia State University is offering students more opportunities to attend exciting, hands-on STEM camps this summer.
From Tuesday, July 21, through Friday, July 24, students entering sixth through ninth grades can attend Inspired by STEM. This camp, a partnership between ESU's STEM Outreach and Cybersecurity Research and Outreach Center, features sessions on space, life and earth sciences, media and technology, with hands-on experiences in robotics, coding, engineering and other real-world STEM applications. Held in ESU's Science Hall, activities run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The camp is $125 per student and includes a T-shirt, daily snacks, session materials, giveaways and a family lunch and program on the final day. Space is extremely limited. Those interested should register online at emporia.edu/stemoutreach.
The Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center has additional openings in its Science Summer Camps for students ages 11 to 12 and 13 to 14. The fee is $125 per student and includes snacks and a T-shirt. These interactive learning experiences include exploring nature mysteries, conducting water quality experiments and learning about native plants and animals up close.
Students ages 11 to 12 will meet Tuesday, July 7, through Friday, July 10. Students ages 13 to 14 will meet Tuesday, July 14, through Friday, July 17. Both camps are hosted at PAROC from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. To reserve a spot, register online at esuparoc.com.
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.
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Gwendolynne Larson, ESU director of media relations, (620) 341-5528, glarson1@emporia.eduShare this Story
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