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 will open at the end of February.

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* Roberto Champney
Halliburton XCITE July 13 - July 19 Residential 9 - 12 April 30, 2024 $800* Sarah Jones

*financial assistance available

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.

Learn More about HSSR Program