Each year the STEM Center hosts summer camps for students AROUND A VARIETY of TOPICS.
Our summer camps provide hands-on learning to students in South Carolina, with different topics available each summer. Learn how to register below:
2026 summer camp program
STEAM Camp
June 1-5, 2026
9 am - 3 pm daily Rising 5th - 8th grade students $300/week Ocean Odyssey: Exploring the Mysteries of the Deep Whether building a remote-operated underwater robot, creating accurate artwork about marine wildlife, learning how to photograph over, under, and through water, or experimenting with deep sea exploration technology, campers will dive into the fascinating world beneath the waves. Camp is taught on The Citadel campus at 171 Moultrie Street in Charleston daily from 9 am to 3 pm. The camp is led by co-directors Prof. Tiffany Silverman from the Fine Arts program and Dr. Jennifer Albert from the STEM Center of Excellence and taught by Citadel faculty/staff/and students. Small class size grouped by grade level/age, and we do our best to honor grouping requests. Cost is $300/week with Title 1, sibling, and Citadel faculty/staff discounts. Please bring your lunch from home each day (we provide water and snacks throughout the day). For more information or questions about registration, please contact Jennifer Albert, [email protected] REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/STEAM2026Register SNaCk_chat camp
July 20-24, 2026, 2026
9 am - 4 pm daily Rising 8th - 10th grade students FREE Interested in artificial intelligence (AI)? Interested in science and/or nutrition? This week-long summer experience is designed for curious, driven students ready to explore the intersection of technology and healthy living. Campers will dive into the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and nutritional science through engaging, hands-on experiments — from analyzing macronutrients in real foods to training and personalizing their very own AI chatbot that delivers smart, science-backed dietary guidance. Each day builds toward a final showcase where students unveil their custom-built nutrition assistant, walking away with a deeper understanding of how AI works, how the body fuels itself, and how technology can be a powerful tool for making healthier choices every day. For more information or questions about registration, please contact Jennifer Albert, [email protected] REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/TEgQhtT9gmqAepYU8 |
Gencyber Camp
The goal of the Citadel Cybersecurity camp is to train middle and high school students in principles and practices of cybersecurity with emphasis on first principles of security. This one-week intensive camp is being offered through a grant provided by GenCyber. GenCyber is a national initiative that is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Security Agency (NSA), and the vision for the GenCyber program is to be part of the solution to the Nation's shortfall of skilled cybersecurity professionals. Ensuring that enough young people are inspired to direct their talents in this area is critical to the future of our country's national and economic security as we become even more reliant on cyber-based technology in every aspect of our daily lives. REGISTRATION: Cyber Quest at The Citadel Registration (Campers will be notified of acceptance by the end of April 2026.) Please visit https://www.palmettocybercamp.com/ for an alternative opportunity (typically opens in April) |
