Summer Programs for K-12
Summer Programs for K-12 Students
The LSU College of Engineering offers a variety of on-campus camps for middle and high school students as part of the LSU Pre-College Summer Programs. For more information on each camp and to apply, please visit precollege.lsu.edu. Registration is open now.
Summer 2025 Middle & High School Offerings
| Camp | Dates | Format | Grade Level | Application Deadline | Cost | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eXploreCS Junior High | June 2 - 6 | Commuter | 7 - 9 | April 30, 2024 | $500* | Adrienne Steele |
| eXploreCS High | June 9 - 13 | Commuter | 10 - 12 | April 30, 2024 | $500* | Adrienne Steele |
| Intro to VEX Robotics | June 9 - 13 | Commuter | 7 - 9 | April 30, 2024 | $600 | Kim Kaufman |
| Exploring Engineering | June 23 - 27 | Commuter | 7 - 9 | April 30, 2024 | $600 | Kim Kaufman |
| REHAMS Engineering | June 22 - June 28 | Residential | 10 - 12 | April 30, 2024 | $800* | Kim Kaufman |
| Halliburton XCITE | July 13 - July 19 | Residential | 9 - 12 | April 30, 2024 | $800* | Kim Kaufman |
*financial assistance available
REHAMS
Recruiting into Engineering High-Ability Motivated Students (REHAMS) camp is for 10th–12th grade male and female students from all backgrounds who want to learn about various disciplines of engineering during a 7-day camp while residing on campus. Students will participate in LSU faculty-led Engineering 101 sessions and will be guided by current LSU engineering students through a variety of engineering activities. Students will also learn from professional engineers during an industry panel session. The highlight of this camp is the Design Project Competition, where students utilize the engineering design process to build a project while incorporating time, budget, aesthetics, and functionality.
https://precollege.lsu.edu/courses
Reduced fees are available with demonstrated need. These camps are supported by generous funding from Shell and Reginald Chatman.
Halliburton XCITE
The LSU Halliburton eXploration Camp Inspiring Tomorrow’s Engineers (XCITE) is a 7-day camp for rising 9th-12th grade students that encourages them to pursue engineering/computer science/construction management careers. All participants will reside on campus in a residential hall while supervised by college student counselors. Participants will explore, create, experiment, build, code, design, and compete while learning about a variety of engineering majors and college life. LSU faculty and engineering students will interact with attendees in Engineering 101 information sessions and activities.
Highlights of the XCITE program:
- Engineering Design Projects
- Introduction to College Life
- Teamwork and Leadership Activities
- Virtual Field Trip to a Refinery or Chemical Plant.
https://precollege.lsu.edu/courses
Reduced fees are available with demonstrated need. These camps are supported by generous funding from Halliburton.
High School Summer Research Program
The High School Summer Research (HSSR) Program is a unique opportunity for high-achieving high school students (Grades 9 - 11) to engage in real research in the fields of engineering, computer science, and construction management. Students selected through a competitive application process each fall will be paired with faculty mentors to work on a research project in the following summer.