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Fri 1 May

Robot Games

Date & Time May 1 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Intended Audience Open to students in grade 6-12

Event Description

Step into the excitement of Robot Games at Lake Area Technical College! Students are invited to explore the world of STEM through hands-on lab activities, interactive campus tours, and real technology in action. Hosted in the Student Center (Level 4), this high-energy event gives future innovators a chance to experience technical education up close — enjoy a free lunch on us.

Cost Free

Location 1201 Arrow Ave NE
Watertown South Dakota 57201

Host / Organizer Lake Area Technical College

Questions Brooks Jacobsen - brooks.jacobsen@lakeareatech.edu

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Wed 13 May

STC Career Exploration Day

Date & Time May 13 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Intended Audience 9-12th grade

Event Description

Learn more about careers that inspire. Practice your skills. Meet everyday people that do the job. Join us at Southeast Technical College for career exploration events and camps throughout the year. Middle school and high school students will have the opportunity to consider potential career choices through fun, interactive and informative activities.

Cost Free

Location 2001 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls South Dakota 57107

Host / Organizer STC

Questions Admissions, 605-367-6040, admissions@southeasttech.edu

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Mon 25 May

South Dakota American Legion Boys State

Date & Time May 25 - May 29

Intended Audience High school Jr and Sr boys

Event Description

SD American Legion Boys State is a premier program for teaching how government works while developing leadership skills and an appreciation for your rights as a citizen. Students create a fictitious state starting at the City level, then continue to the County level and onward to a State level, culminating with the election of a Boys State Governor. Along the way, students will hear from South Dakota elected officials. They will participate in law enforcement classes from the Highway Patrol, Legal classes from members of the SD Bar Association, run for elections at every level of State government, partake in Party Caucuses, and argue Supreme Court cases at the Brown County Courthouse under the direction of a former SD Supreme Court Chief Justice. Deadline for registration is May 1st with possible exceptions through May 8th. Application link: https://southdakotaboysstate.org/apply

Cost Free

Location 1200 S. Jay St
Aberdeen South Dakota 57401

Host / Organizer SD American Legion

Questions SD Legion State HQ, 605-886-3604, maryjo@aslegion.org

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Tue 26 May

Horticulture Career Academy

Date & Time May 26 - July 25

Intended Audience Rising HS seniors

Event Description

Summer career academy. Students will participate in class and earn college credit as well as earn paid work experience. Lasts for summer semester.

Cost Free

Location 2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls South Dakota 57107

Host / Organizer Southeast Technical College

Questions Anna Fischer, 605-367-5467, anna.fischer@southeasttech.edu

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Mon 1 June

STC, CTE and Sanford Health Careers Camp

Date & Time June 1 - June 4

Intended Audience Middle school rising 7-9th grade students

Event Description

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.

Cost $35

Location 2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls South Dakota 57107

Host / Organizer SFSD CTE

Questions Renae Oines, renae.oines@k12.sd.us

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Mon 1 June

STC Engineering Camp

Date & Time June 1 - June 4

Intended Audience 9-12th grade students

Event Description

Learn about careers in Engineering Technology and Mechatronics at our Summer Engineering Camp. Students in grades 9-12 will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities and tour industry facilities. Snacks, lunch and transportation to industry sites are included!

Cost Free

Location 2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls South Dakota 57107

Host / Organizer STC Engineering

Questions Anna Fischer, 605-367-5467, anna.fischer@southeasttech.edu

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Fri 5 June

Discover DSU Day

Date & Time June 5 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Intended Audience High School Students

Event Description

Meet up with professors, staff, coaches, club advisors, and students to explore how you will fit in at Dakota State. Tour our campus and learn about admission, scholarships and financial aid, as well as student housing. During this fun, interactive day, you'll also get an insider’s look at innovative technology and how that tech gets put to work in all DSU majors. PLUS you'll take home a FREE DSU T-SHIRT as a thank-you for visiting.

Cost Free

Location 820 N Washington Ave
Madison South Dakota 57042

Host / Organizer Dakota State University

Questions amber.schmidt@dsu.edu

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Fri 5 June

7TH GEN.® Summer Program @ Crazy Horse Memorial University®

Date & Time June 5 - August 1

Intended Audience High School Seniors in 2026-2027

Event Description

The 7TH GEN.® Summer Program is a unique 8-week summer semester where High School seniors jumpstart their post-secondary journeys with 12 tuition-free college credits through our partnership with Black Hills State University and gain valuable work experience through a paid internship at Crazy Horse Memorial. They also experience fun field trips to sites in the surrounding Black Hills area and participate in hands-on cultural workshops. Our academic advisors assist each student with their post-secondary planning i.e. FAFSA, scholarship hunting, housing application, class registration, etc. Interested students may access more information and the online application through our website link.

Cost Free

Location 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs
Crazy Horse South Dakota 57730

Host / Organizer Crazy Horse Memorial University

Questions Julissa Fillmore, 605-440-1483, julissa.fillmore@crazyhorse.org

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Sun 7 June

South Dakota Farmers Union Senior Leadership State Camp

Date & Time June 7 - June 12

Intended Audience Ages 13-18

Event Description

Discover Our Camp Program

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.

Cost $100 for SDFU Members; $135 For Non-Members

Location 23740 Storm Mountain Rd
Rapid City South Dakota 57702

Host / Organizer South Dakota Farmers Union

Questions Samantha Bowman, (605) 554-3022, SBowman@sdfu.org

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Sun 7 June

USD Business Immersion Bootcamp

Date & Time June 7 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Intended Audience High school students interested in business.

Event Description

The USD Business Immersion Bootcamp is an engaging, one-day event hosted at the University of South Dakota’s Sioux Falls campus. Participants will learn about a variety of business majors through interactive sessions and informative presentations led by USD faculty and staff. Students and their families will also have the opportunity to connect with the campus community during a shared dinner (with Beacom sponsored food trucks) from 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Cost $25

Location 4801 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls South Dakota 57107

Host / Organizer Beacom School of Business

Questions Dr. Jewel Goodman Shepherd, Ph: (605) 658-6548, Jewel.Shepherd@usd.edu

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