STEAM Summer Camps

3D Animation Camp

Bring your imagination to life in this exciting animation camp! Using industry-standard software, you’ll start with the basics and quickly progress to creating your own animations. Learn the 12 principles of animation and collaborate with your peers to produce an animated short film. By the end of the camp, your work will be featured online for everyone to enjoy.

Camp Dates

• June 8 - June 12 (commuter or residential camp; 5 days): $345 or $545

Storycraft: Roleplaying, Worldbuilding & Storytelling Camp

Journey into the world of storytelling and imaginative play in this dynamic creative workshop. Begin with immersive roleplaying sessions where you'll bring characters to life, sketch thrilling stories, and design rich, captivating worlds. From there, expand and deepen your creations through hands-on creative writing and storytelling exercises. By the end of the workshop, you'll have crafted a collection of characters, narratives, and worlds to showcase in your own creative portfolio—a true testament to your imagination and storytelling skills!

Camp Dates

• June 8 - June 12 (commuter or residential camp; 5 days): $345 or $545

Unspooled Cinema Camp

Whether you dream of launching a filmmaking career or simply want to explore your creativity through film, this camp equips you with the tools, techniques, and inspiration to bring your story to life. By the end of the camp, you’ll walk away with both a deeper understanding of filmmaking and a completed short film to showcase your talent!

Camp Dates

• June 8 - June 12 (commuter or residential camp; 5 days): $345 or $545

Unspooled Film & Animation Camp

Embark into the thrilling world of film and animation with this immersive cinematic workshop! Utilizing "tra-digital" methods and industry-standard software, you'll embark on an adventure to master the fundamentals of 2D animation and video production to tell your story. Work together in small groups to create your very own animated short film and watched it on the big screen! To top off this amazing experience, your hard work may be showcased at a vibrant film festival where everyone can celebrate the fantastic stories you've crafted.

Camp Dates:

• June 14 - June 21 (commuter or residential camp; 8 days): $495 or $795

Sewing 101 + Draping Camp

Are you interested in fashion and design? Do you love working with fabrics? Get inspired with us during a week-long sewing and draping camp to learn the basics of proper sewing technique and draping on the 3D form. Learn about fabric selection for different types of projects, how to sew on a home sewing machine, and what it is like to create a fashion look by draping on a 3D dress form. Create your own tote bag and coordinating pencil case to take home as a memento of your fashion camp experience!

Camp Dates

• July 13 - July 17 (commuter or residential camp; 5 days): $345 or $545

Photography Exploration Camp

Step into the exciting world of photography and unleash your creativity! Learn a variety of capture and editing techniques while working with your own device or borrowing equipment from our University Library. Explore the fundamentals of photography, including camera equipment, design principles, exposure techniques, and composition, to take your skills to the next level. Through hands-on activities and expert guidance, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how to tell powerful stories through your photos. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words - what will yours say?

Camp Dates

• July 27 - July 31 (commuter or residential camp; 5 days): $345 or $545

Enchanting Stories: Creating Your Own Fairy Tale Camp

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of fairy tales, exploring their rich history and diverse versions from cultures across the globe. Unleash your creativity as you plan, design, and craft your own original fairy tales, weaving magic and wonder into stories that reflect your unique style. Whether you're reimagining timeless classics or creating entirely new worlds, this camp is your gateway to becoming a master storyteller!

Camp Dates

• August 3 - August 7 (commuter camp; 5 days): $345

Startup Stout: Innovation Launch Pad Camp

Great ideas don’t happen by chance - they’re sparked by curiosity, shaped by creativity, and strengthened through a proven process. Discover how to recognize opportunities, challenge assumptions, and develop innovative solutions that create real impact. Through interactive activities, brainstorming techniques, and expert mentorship, you’ll build the skills to transform ideas into actionable possibilities. Along the way, you’ll get to design a logo, build a web page, and gain valuable insights from industry professionals. The experience wraps up with a fun pitch competition, where teams showcase their ideas.

Camp Dates

• July 20 - July 24 (commuter or residential camp; 5 days): $345 or $545

Robotics-Inspired STEAM Exploration (RISE) Camp

Join us for an unforgettable week that immerses you in the exciting world of robotics, engineering, and digital innovation. Work in teams to build and program robots, create a unique team identity with a logo and webpage, and document your journey with photography and videography. From coding and 3D printing to outdoor adventures and team challenges, RISE Camp is where creativity meets STEM. Discover your potential and be part of the future of innovation!

Camp Dates

• July 6 - July 10 (commuter or residential camp; 5 days): $345 or $545
• July 13 - July 17 (commuter or residential camp; 5 days): $345 or $545

Drones 101: Discover, Code, Compete Camp

Discover the exciting world of drones as you learn about sensors, coding, and piloting techniques. Test your skills in thrilling drone challenges and competitions designed to spark your creativity and teamwork. Whether you're a beginner or have some drone experience, this camp will elevate your knowledge and skills to new heights.

Camp Dates

• July 20 - July 24 (commuter or residential camp; 5 days): $345 or $545
• July 27 - July 31 (commuter or residential camp; 5 days): $345 or $545

Blueprint for Success: Construction Career Camp

Build your future in the construction industry with this immersive, hands-on camp that combines real-world skills with meaningful community impact. Collaborate in teams to plan, budget, and construct small-scale projects - such as outdoor benches or raised garden beds - that will be donated to a local nursing home. Gain valuable experience, strengthen your resume, and connect with industry professionals while exploring career opportunities in construction.

This camp is made possible through a partnership between UW-Stout and Junior Achievement. Scholarships are available thanks to an NSF ExLENT Grant (Award # 2347352).

Camp Dates

• July 27 - July 31 (commuter or residential camp; 5 days): $345 or $545

3D Printing & Plastics Engineering: From Concept to Creation Camp

Ever wanted to design, create, and manufacture your own 3D-printed part from start to finish? In this hands-on camp, you’ll design a 3D part, produce your own 3D printing filament, and use it to bring your creation to life. Explore material selection, product design, simulation, and plastics manufacturing using cutting-edge techniques such as injection molding, extrusion, 3D printing, and thermoforming - all in a state-of-the-art laboratory. With engaging hands-on activities, you'll gain insight into the science and engineering behind plastics while discovering exciting career opportunities in this high-demand industry, especially in the local region. This camp also offers a fantastic introduction to UW-Stout’s ABET-accredited Plastics Engineering Program - one of only two in the nation!

Camp Dates

• August 3 - August 7 (commuter camp; 5 days): $345

Engineering in Motion: Mechanics, Sensors & Design Camp

Discover the exciting world of engineering by exploring mechanics of materials, statics, and dynamics - the science behind how objects move and stay balanced. Learn how sensors and automation are used in real-world technology, from robots to smart devices. Then, design and build creative solutions through hands-on projects and fun team challenges.

Camp Dates

• August 10 - August 14 (commuter camp; 5 days): $345

From Sketch to Shelf: A Packaging Engineering & Design Camp

Explore the behind-the-scenes work of packaging engineers and graphic designers, learning how packaging influences the way we interact with products and exploring the sustainability behind disposal. Then, design your own packaging, prototype it, and conduct tests to ensure it meets industry standards.

Scholarships are available thanks to an NSF ExLENT Grant (Award # 2347352).

Camp Dates

• August 10 - August 14 (commuter camp; 5 days): $345

Human Body & Mind Camp

Explore how the human body works through activities like viewing your own cells under a microscope, measuring lung capacity, monitoring your heartbeat with an EKG, and viewing real anatomical specimens in the cadaver lab. Then, discover the incredible connection between the human body and mind through interactive psychology activities that uncover how the brain influences emotions, memory, and behavior!

Camp Dates

• June 8 - June 12 (commuter or residential camp; 5 days): $345 or $545

GeneScape: Making Sense of Our Natural World With Molecular Ecology Camp

Explore the exciting field of molecular ecology in this hands-on camp combining outdoor fieldwork and cutting-edge lab techniques like PCR, gel electrophoresis, and DNA sequencing. Tackle real-world challenges such as Lyme pathogen density, fish mating systems, and wildlife forensics while learning how genetics and ecology work together to solve environmental mysteries.

Camp Dates

• June 29 - July 3 (commuter or residential camp; 5 days): $345 or $545
• July 6 - July 10 (commuter or residential camp; 5 days): $345 or $545