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In partnership with the STC, Sanford Health and the SFSD CTE Academy, incoming students in grades 7-9 will explore healthcare careers, meet real-life heros and learn skills in nursing.
Healthcare Camp is a four-day camp with sessions running from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-5 p.m.
THIS CAMP IS CURRENTLY FULL.
Explore the expanding and ever-changing world of Color Chemistry in this exciting, hands-on career camp! Throughout the week you won’t just be completing experiments – you’ll build real scientific skills as you uncover how color reveals the hidden workings of chemistry, biology, and forensic science.
Your Mission: Explore the Colorful World of Chemistry – From Crime Labs to Cells To Fireworks!
Featured Projects & Investigations
Forensic TLC Crime Analysis
Become a crime lab chemist! Use thin-layer chromatography (TLC) to analyze “mystery inks,” compare evidence samples, and interpret chromatograms just like real forensic investigators.
Enzyme Activity Color Assay
Step into the world of biochemistry using color-changing enzyme reactions. Measure enzyme activity by monitoring color intensity and explore how temperature, pH, and inhibitors affect reaction rates.
Flame Test: Colors of the Elements
Discover how fire can expose the “fingerprints” of elements. Perform flame tests to see how different metals create brilliant colors—just like in fireworks and pyrotechnic design.
And More
From pH indicators and pigments to separation science and chemiluminescence, you’ll explore the kaleidoscope of chemistry through safe, exciting, and visually unforgettable experiments.
Why This Matters:
This camp goes beyond simple experiments—you’ll learn how chemistry powers modern technology, crime labs, pharmaceuticals, environmental testing, and even art. By completing your Color Chemistry Demonstration Kit, you’ll prove that chemistry isn’t just something you read about in textbooks—it’s a dynamic, colorful force shaping the world around us.
Our residential camp is open to anyone interested in agriculture, cooperatives, Farmers Union, and leadership—no farming background required. All you need is curiosity about South Dakota’s leading industry.
Program highlights include:
A week-long overnight camp
Making friends from across the state
Learning from agriculture leaders
Tours of agricultural and cooperative facilities
Exploring cooperative principles
Plenty of fun activities
Campers can earn achievement trips and leadership awards through continued participation.
Transportation is includedwith multiple bus routes and convenient pick-up locations across the state.
Scholarships available.
Our residential Jr. State Camp is a 4-day, 3-night overnight camp at Lake Byron, open to anyone interested in agriculture, cooperatives, Farmers Union, and leadership—no farming background required. All you need is curiosity about South Dakota’s leading industry.
Program highlights include:
A 4-day, 3-night overnight camp experience
Making friends from across the state
Learning from agriculture leaders
Tours of agricultural and cooperative facilities
Exploring cooperative principles
Plenty of fun activities
Campers can earn achievement trips and leadership awards through continued participation.
Transportation is includedwith multiple bus routes and convenient pick-up locations across the state.
Scholarships available.
