Summer Camps Offered at Emporia State

by Gwendolynne Larson

Emporia, KS (06/02/2025) — Youths of all ages can learn new skills and have fun during camps this summer at Emporia State University. The offerings include science, art, theatre, esports and athletics.

Information about and registration for all Emporia State is online at emporia.edu/summercamps.

Science Camp

• Four sessions beginning June 10.
• Each session offered Tuesday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
• Varying ages from 6 through 14.
• Cost: $125
• Registration deadlines staggered; first deadline is June 6.

The Prophet Aquatic Research & Outreach Center (PAROC) and Emporia Recreation Center partner for a unique summer camp experience for young learners.

Science Mini Camps

• Offered half days Monday, June 16 through Wednesday, June 18
• For ages 10 through 14
• Mornings: Prairie Exploration, 9 a.m. to noon each day
• Afternoons: Aquatic Adventure, 2 to 5 p.m.
• Cost: $50 per half-day camp (snacks provided)
• Deadline to register: June 13

Offered by faculty and staff at PAROC.

eSports + STEM

• Offered Monday, June 16 through Friday, June 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
• For ages 13 through 18
• Cost: $75 (scholarships are available)
• Deadline to register: June 9

CyROC, ESU's Cybersecurity Research and Outreach Center, hosts a week of hands-on fun building robots, creating awesome designs for a robot parade and working together to solve problems in ESU's high-tech eSports arena.

Arts Camp

• Offered Tuesday, July 8 through Friday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
• For students in sixth through eighth grade in fall 2025
• Cost: $150 (scholarships are available)
• Deadline to register: June 17

Presented by the ESU School of Visual and Performing Arts faculty and students, campers will explore visual art, music and theatre through a fun, space-themed experience.

Athletic Camps

Organized by ESU Athletics, these camps are available for football, soccer and softball from rookies to experienced players.

Softball:

• Rookie camp (Grades 3 through 8 in fall 2025)Monday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at Trusler Sports Complex, 801 Trusler Road.Cost: $38.Registration deadline is June 8.
  • Monday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at Trusler Sports Complex, 801 Trusler Road.
  • Cost: $38.
  • Registration deadline is June 8.
• Elite camp (high school students in fall 2025)Tuesday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trusler Sports Complex, 801 Trusler Road.
  • Tuesday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trusler Sports Complex, 801 Trusler Road.
  • Cost: $120.
  • Registration deadline is June 9.
• Prospect camp (high school students in fall 2025)
  • Choice of three dates - June 16, July 8 or Aug. 17 - at Trusler Sports Complex, 801 Trusler Road.
  • Cost: $130.
  • Registration deadline is one day prior to the day of camp.
• Team camp (high school students in fall 2025)Choice of three dates - June 23, June 25 or July 7 - at Trusler Sports Complex, 801 Trusler Road.
  • Choice of three dates - June 23, June 25 or July 7 - at Trusler Sports Complex, 801 Trusler Road.
  • Cost: $600 per team.
  • Registration deadline is one day prior to the day of camp.

Soccer:

• Development camp (Grades 4 through 8 in fall 2025)
  • June 10 to 13 from 9 a.m. to noon each day at the ESU Soccer Pitch.
  • Cost: $106.
  • Registration deadline is June 9.
• Prospect camp (high school students in fall 2025)
  • Choice of two dates - June 15 and Aug. 2 - from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Welch Stadium and the ESU HPER Building.
  • Cost: $106.
  • Registration deadline is one day prior to the day of camp.
• Prospect camp (morning only) (high school students in fall 2025)
  • July 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at Welch Stadium and the ESU HPER Building.
  • Cost: $54.
  • Registration deadline is July 3.
• Youth camp (Grades 1 through 4 in fall 2025)
  • Aug. 4 through 7 from 9 a.m. to noon each day at the ESU Soccer Pitch.
  • Cost: $79.50.
  • Registration deadline is Aug. 3.

Football:

• Rookie youth camp (age 6 to 14)
  • June 16 and 17 from 8 a.m. to noon each day.
  • Cost: $65.
  • Final registration deadline is June 15.
• Individual prospect camp (high school students age 14 to 18in fall 2025)
  • Choice of two dates based on positions - July 12 and 17 - at Trusler Sports Complex, 801 Trusler Road.
  • Cost: $65.
  • Registration deadline for free T-shirt is June 2.
  • Walk-ups welcome