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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

Host / Organizer Southeast Technical College

Location 2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls South Dakota 57107

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

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

Host / Organizer Crazy Horse Memorial University

Location 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs
Crazy Horse South Dakota 57730

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

Sun 12 July

USD Summer Accounting Institute

Date & Time July 12 - July 14

Intended Audience High school students interested in accounting/business

Event Description

The Summer Accounting Institute is an engaging, hands-on camp hosted by the University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business. Designed for high school students interested in accounting, this two-night camp experience in Vermillion introduces the accounting field through interactive sessions, real-world applications, and conversations with faculty and accounting professionals. Students will build foundational skills, explore career pathways, and collaborate with peers in a supportive environment— a great way to begin exploring a future in accounting.

Cost $100

Host / Organizer Beacom School of Business

Location 414 E Clark St.
Vermillion South Dakota 57069

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

Mon 13 July

SD MINES Summer Camps 2026 - Musical Electronics 2

Date & Time July 13 @ 9:00 am - July 16 @ 4:00 pm

Intended Audience Students Entering their freshman year of high school through recently graduated seniors of 2026

Event Description

This camp will allow students to 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.

Cost $350

Host / Organizer South Dakota Mines, Summer Camps 2026

Location 501 E. Saint Joseph Street
Rapid City South Dakota 57701

Questions Alyssa, 605-394-2414, Youth.Programs@sdsmt.edu

Tue 14 July

Health Professions Career Camp

Date & Time July 14 - July 17

Intended Audience 2027 and 2028 high school graduates with an interest in healthcare who are looking to exploring career options.

Event Description

If you’re interested in a career that will give you the chance to help others, consider working in a health-related field! You can explore the wide array of opportunities available in this field at SDSU’s Health Professions Career Camp. Students will be able to interact with health care professionals and participate in a variety of activities, such as: -Demonstrations and information provided for many areas including nursing, pharmacy, preprofessional programs, human nutrition, exercise science, biology, microbiology, medical laboratory science, health care systems engineering and more. -Visits to local health care facilities and specialty clinics, which may include a tour of their facilities. -Question-and-answer panel sessions with a range of health care professionals. The camp is best suited for students entering their senior year of high school the fall after attending the camp. However, the camp is also open to students who will enter their junior year of high school in the fall semester. Financial assistance is available for those with demonstrated need.

Cost $100

Host / Organizer South Dakota State University- Collaboration with Colleges of Natural Science, Nursing, and Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions

Location SDSU (1157 Medary Ave)
Brookings South Dakota 57007

Questions Laura Jacobs, 605-688-5067, laura.jacobs@sdstate.edu

Tue 14 July

Scrubs & Stethoscopes

Date & Time July 14 @ 8:15 am - 12:15 pm

Intended Audience High Schoolers

Event Description

Curious about a future in healthcare? Scrubs to Stethoscopes invites high school students to explore real health careers through interactive sessions at Sanford Health facilities. Students experience engaging presentations, facility tours, and hands-on activities that showcase what it's like to work in healthcare.

Cost Free

Host / Organizer Sanford Health

Location 216 Anamaria Dr
Rapid City South Dakota 57702

Questions Colleen Bsharah, colleen.bsharah@sanfordhealth.org

Tue 14 July

WDTC College Visit Night

Date & Time July 14 @ 5:30 am - 7:00 pm

Intended Audience Juniors/Seniors/Non-traditional students

Event Description

Event Highlights Program Overviews: Visitors can learn about nearly 40 diverse programs, ranging from Health Sciences and Transportation Technologies to Construction and Manufacturing. Faculty Interaction: A core part of the evening includes time to visit with instructors to ask specific questions about coursework and career paths. State-of-the-Art Labs: Tours provide a firsthand look at WDTC's learning labs, where students engage in hands-on training with modern equipment. Expert Guidance: Specialists from Admissions, Financial Aid, and Scholarship representatives are on hand to guide attendees through the application and funding process.

Cost Free

Host / Organizer Western Dakota Technical College

Location 800 Mickelson Drive
Rapid City South Dakota 57703

Questions Admissions/ admissions@wdt.edu / 605.718.2565

Wed 15 July

Precision Ag Camp

Date & Time July 15 - July 16

Intended Audience 9th-12th grade

Event Description

Our Precision Camps provide students with the opportunity to step into the shoes of an Equipment Precision Technology Specialist. Campers will collaboratively work through hands-on projects as they learn about the technical and digital systems found in heavy equipment, as well as problem-solve through general maintenance processes. Throughout the camp experience, they will explore the ins and outs of Precision Technology alongside our Precision Technology instructors and top industry experts! Overnight Precision Camp

Cost $100

Host / Organizer South Dakota State University – Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering & Titan Machinery

Location Raven Precision Ag Center 1030 N Campus Drive
Brookings South Dakota 57007

Questions sdsu.engineering@sdstate.edu

Thu 16 July

MTC Exploration Day

Date & Time July 16 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Intended Audience High School Juniors and Seniors

Event Description

During the Exploration Day session, participants may choose from the following activities: Visit classes and labs in any of Mitchell Tech’s programs Learn about financial aid opportunities Attend a question and answer time At the end of this Exploration Day event, there is a drawing for Mitchell Tech swag and other door prizes, including a $1,000 Mitchell Technical College scholarship.

Cost Free

Host / Organizer Mitchell Technical College

Location 1800 E. Spruce St
Mitchell South Dakota 57301

Questions Hillary Vining, 605.995.7114, Hillary.Vining@mitchelltech.edu.

Thu 16 July

Mitchell Tech Exploration Day

Date & Time July 16 @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

Intended Audience high school students

Event Description

During the Exploration Day session, participants may choose from the following activities: - Visit classes and labs in any of Mitchell Tech’s programs - Learn about financial aid opportunities - Attend a question and answer time At the end of this Exploration Day event, there is a drawing for Mitchell Tech swag and other door prizes, including a $1,000 Mitchell Technical College scholarship.

Cost Free

Host / Organizer Mitchell Technical College

Location 1800 E Spruce St
Mitchell South Dakota 57301

Questions 605.995.3025, admissions@mitchelltech.edu

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