Intended Audience: Grades 9th-12th
Musical Electronics
Please note that this is a female only camp. If you are not female and you register, your registration will be canceled.
Interested in how electronic devices work? Interested in how we can use them to produce sound and make music? This camp will explore the basics of electronics and how a few simple elements can be used to generate amazingly diverse arrangements of tones, beats and effects. We will take you from the basic skills of soldering and programming to constructing your own music generating machines. Each student will take home an electronic instrument they build. No background in electronics or music is required.
Intended Audience: 6-9th Graders
The University of South Dakota School of Education offers a week-long summer program for gifted and high achieving students entering grades 6-9 in the fall of 2023 who want to expand their strengths and make lifelong friends. We believe each child is gifted in a unique way, and we welcome anyone who is eager to challenge themselves and build upon their talents.
The South Dakota Governor’s Camp is focused on STEAM education. Students who successfully complete 12 rigorous educational sessions will be eligible to receive a STEAM medal and will be recognized at the closing ceremony.
In addition to our STEAM class offerings, we have many sessions that will match your unique interests and talents. You’ll get a taste of college life, eating with friends in the dining hall and living in USD dorms. You’ll hear from inspiring speakers, and you will engage in a variety of team building and recreational activities.
You’ll go beyond the classroom and take hands-on courses in the subjects that interest you. Previous classes have included:
- Robotics
- Intro to Guitar
- Bird Banding
- Veterinary Dissection
- Visual Art
- 3D Printing
- And many more!
Whether you’re an aspiring scientist, a talented musician or still unsure, the South Dakota Governor’s Camp will help you discover and develop your passion.
Registration is open now until June 1st. Click here to register.
Intended Audience: High School Students
Discover your place at Go To Mines. Join us for a personalized on-campus experience and get a glimpse of South Dakota Mines! During this event, you will have the opportunity to learn about various aspects of student life, such as living on campus, career placement, and internships. You will also have the chance to participate in a live Q&A panel with some of our current students, interact with academic departments, representatives from Financial Aid and the Registrar’s offices, and explore our campus.
Contact: Molly.Moore@sdsmt.edu
Intended Audience: High School Juniors and Seniors
Explore your future at Mitchell Tech! During the Exploration Day session, participants can choose from the various activities, including visits to classes and labs in any of Mitchell Tech’s programs/majors, opportunitiy to learnabout financial aid opportunities, and aquestion and answer session.
Contact: heather.kulm@mitchelltech.edu
Intended Audience: Incoming 7th-8th Graders
These free, five-day career exploration camps expose students to various career paths through fun, engaging and hands-on learning. Campers will spend time on university and technical college campuses and visit area businesses to see careers in action. Summer 2023 applications are now closed, but eligible students should watch for the application period in February-March 2024!
Contact: careercamps@sdbor.edu
Intended Audience: 8th-12th Graders
Explore different engineering and science degrees during this 4-day camp. Each day students will get a mini presentation on two different STEM fields with hands on activities. Each session is presented by prestigious faculty whose expertise gives campers a glimpse into STEM careers and gets them excited about their education.
Contact: Brittani.Webb@sdsmt.edu
Intended Audience: High School Seniors
This Saturday event gives seniors a glimpse of life as a Jackrabbit. Explore campus via tour a tour with an Admissions Ambassador, check out all of our academic majors, learn about the value of an SDSU education, and end the day at a Jacks football game!
Contact: ashley.haar@sdstate.edu
Intended Audience: Financial Aid and College Access Professionals
FAFSA Simplification, which will be implemented with the 2024-25 FAFSA, is the first major redesign of the financial aid process in more than 40 years. Join us for Mapping Your Future’s Get ready for the big changes with the 2024-25 FAFSA webinar. We’ll discuss the upcoming changes to the FAFSA and what those changes may mean for financial aid offices, as well as for students and families. In addition, we’ll share ideas for promoting FAFSA completion.
Contact: feedback@mappingyourfuture.org
Intended Audience: Open to all
This is an engaging opportunity to learn about WDTC’s almost 40 career programs, meet instructors, visit with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Scholarship/Foundation representatives, and tour campus.
Contact: admissions@wdt.edu
Intended Audience: Incoming 7th-8th Graders
These free, five-day career exploration camps expose students to various career paths through fun, engaging and hands-on learning. Campers will spend time on university and technical college campuses and visit area businesses to see careers in action. Summer 2023 applications are now closed, but eligible students should watch for the application period in February-March 2024!
Contact: careercamps@sdbor.edu