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Rising 10th Grade Students
Grades are based on students' grade levels for Fall
2026.
NanoExplorers: A High School Summer STEM
Academy
Cameron University
Lawton, Oklahoma
Fall 2026 Grades: 9-12
Dates: June 14-19 and June 21-26,
2026
Residential
NanoExplorers Summer Science Academy offers high school
students an opportunity to explore chemistry and physics at the
nano-level. High school students with an interest in chemistry
and/or physics and who aspire to a career in a STEM field are
invited to apply for NanoExplorers Summer Science Academy. The
residential summer science academy will take place from June 14-19
and 21-26, 2026. Participants will engage in hands-on activities
designed to introduce the concept of nanotechnology. Activities
will include applications in both chemistry and physics as well as
information about career opportunities related to nanotechnology.
All project supplies and equipment, instruction by CU faculty,
meals, housing and transportation to scheduled activities will be
provided. NanoExplorers is funded through a grant from the Oklahoma
State Regents for Higher Education. The program is limited to 28
participants and is offered at no charge. Applicants must be an
incoming freshman, sophomore, junior or senior in high school and
must be an Oklahoma resident. Registration opens on March 1 and
closes on April 15.
Application: https://www.cameron.edu/chem-phys-eng/beyond-the-classroom/nanoexplorers
Contact Information: Dr. Ann Nalley, annn@cameron.edu, 580-581-2889 or
405-659-8425
Camp Biomed: A Glowing Overview
Northeastern State University
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Fall 2026 Grades: 8-10
Dates: June 22-26, 2026
Commuter
What happens when you cross a jellyfish with
bacteria? Find out at Camp Biomed, a STEM-based Summer Academy held
at NSU's Broken Arrow Campus from June 22nd to June 26th, 2026.
Participants will learn about microbiology and molecular biology
and how these sciences overlap by creating bioluminescent bacterium
through cutting-edge experiments. We will also tour facilities in
Tulsa to learn about the latest science investigations.
Participants will understand the science that drives experiments,
learn to interpret outcomes, and, most importantly, have lots of
fun!!
Application: https://forms.gle/sbVnYGpmf1FNnkZg6
Contact Information: Dr. Janaki Iyer, iyer@nsuok.edu
DroneXperience
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Fall 2026 Grades: 8-12
Dates: July 20-24, 2026
Commuter
Northeastern State University (NSU) is launching the
DroneXperience (DroneX) Summer Academy from July 20th to 24th,
2026, on the NSU Tahlequah campus in Tahlequah, OK. This hands-on
program offers 8th to 12th-grade students the chance to understand,
care for, and pilot their own drones while exploring exciting STEM
career possibilities. DroneX aims to become a hub for learning,
research, and innovation in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or
drones. The academy is free and inclusive, welcoming students from
diverse backgrounds and economic households, including those from
public, private, and homeschool settings. The program runs for five
days, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with flexible drop-off and
pick-up options to accommodate participants and their
families.
Application: https://academics.nsuok.edu/continuingeducation/YouthPrograms/drn_cmp.aspx
Contact Information: ce@nsuok.edu or
918-444-4610
Get Green for Blue: Outdoor STEM Investigations
Connecting Water to You!
Northeastern State University
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Fall 2026 Grades: 8-10
Dates: June 1-5, 2026
Commuter
Working in teams, participants learn about water
quality through collecting and analyzing data and determining
possible solutions to water quality problems. This is a very active
academy with many opportunities to engage in indoor and outdoor
activities, including field trips. This STEM Summer Academy, funded
by the Oklahoma State Regents, is open to students entering 8th -
10th grades. The time frame is from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and
accommodations will be made for those who need different drop-off
and/or pickup times. Participants will receive a leather-bound
journal and stereoscope for further investigations.
Application: https://academics.nsuok.edu/continuingeducation/YouthPrograms/green4blue_outdoor_stem.aspx
Contact Information: Dr. Pamela Christol, christol@nsuok.edu
Robotics for Young Scientists and Engineers
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Fall 2026 Grades: 8-12
Dates: June 8-12, 2026
Commuter
Northeastern State University is launching the
Robotics Summer Academy on June 8-12, 2026 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
each day), on the Tahlequah campus. This is a hands-on STEM
program, open to 8th to 12th grade students in Oklahoma. Students
will design, build, code and test robotic vehicles as smart systems
to accomplish various tasks (e.g., "Pizza Delivery", basketball
shooting, etc.), and tour FlightSafety Simulation at Broken Arrow
to further make community connections with higher education and
industry. The Academy is free and inclusive, welcoming students
from diverse backgrounds. Flexible drop-off/pick-up options are
available.
Application: Please submit the completed
application form to Dr. Weihuan Zhao at zhaow@nsuok.edu.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WHxmcFqTYFRnaxyHZ0D_cT-rYrd7FdW6/view?usp=sharing
Contact Information: Dr. Weihuan Zhao, zhaow@nsuok.edu
Renewable Energy - The Future is Here - Learning &
Exploring Today
Northwestern Oklahoma State
University
Alva, Oklahoma
Fall 2026 Grades: 9-12
Dates: June 14-19, 2026
Residential
Exploring Renewable Energy - A Summer STEM Camp: This
STEM camp engages students in hands-on learning with experts in
higher-education and professionals in the field of renewable
energy. Students entering grades 9-12 are eligible to apply.
Students will get an inside view of an operating nacelle,
experience with simulators and a climbing tower, and see an
operational wind turbine and solar field. Students will learn about
the generation of electricity, get an introduction to electronics
and robotics, and have hands-on experiences with the Renewable
Energy Trainer, a training device that includes power generation,
micro-inverter, storage and renewable energy
technology.
Application: https://www.nwosu.edu/stem-summer-camp
Contact Information: Dr. Tim Maharry, tjmaharry@nwosu.edu,
580-327-8583
CHAMPS - Careers in Health and Medical
Professions
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Fall 2026 Grades: 8-12
Dates: June 22-25, 2026
Commuter
Discover healthcare at CHAMPS, a 4-day program at
Oklahoma City Community College! Experience hands-on activities
using cutting-edge technology:
- Explore human anatomy using cutting-edge 3D
technology
- Practice life-saving techniques like intubation and
become CPR certified
- Step inside an ambulance and learn emergency
response
- Deliver a baby in a simulated environment
- Interact with an AI pediatric simulator
- Experience anesthesia through virtual reality
- Test your balance, fitness, and brain health with
interactive devices
- Learn about college life and enrollment at
OCCC
Learn from experts, challenge yourself, and get a taste of
college life. CHAMPS offers a unique opportunity to explore medical
careers, save lives, and have fun!
Application: https://forms.office.com/r/Kxd7xzcts4
Contact Information: https://www.occc.edu/summer-academy/
Lights, Camera, Action! OCCC's Digital Cinema Production
Summer Academy
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Fall 2026 Grades: 10-12
Dates: June 24-27, 2026
Commuter
Would you like to learn the movie-making process in a
hands-on, professional, and collaborative environment? Join us on a
fun, cinematic journey! From pre-production, photography and
post-production, you will learn invaluable tricks of the trade
along the way. Learn about camera, lighting, grip control, sound
recording, production design, logistics, and editing. Film
production is the perfect blend of exciting art and science. Your
creative process will be guided by expert instruction, movie
industry experts and top-notch technological tools. Finally, you
will present your completed project to others at a theatrical-style
film screening.
Applications are open March 1-April 2, 2026.
Application: https://occc-deazd.formstack.com/forms/dcp_summer_2026_academy_application
Contact Information: Department Chair and
Professor of Visual Arts Jeremy Fineman, jeremy.a.fineman@occc.edu, 405-682-1611 ext.
7255
Emerging and Converging Technologies Summer
Academy
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Fall 2026 Grades: 8-10
Dates: May 31-June 5, 2026
Residential
Students will apply math and science skills while
participating in hands-on lab exercises in at least seven programs
offered at OSUIT. Participants will have the opportunity to go "on
the job" with programs such as Culinary Arts, Engineering
Technologies, Creative Technologies, and Nursing and work alongside
students and student interns. In addition, students will experience
college life in the dorms. Students will participate in many
fun-filled evening activities, an industry tour, and investigate
the undeniable claim that a college degree will take students where
they want to go.
Application: https://osuit.edu/summer-academy.html
Contact Information: Angie Been, angie.been@okstate.edu,
918-293-4866
TCC Summer STEM Academy: Building Your Sustainable
Future
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Fall 2026 Grades: 9-12
Dates June 7-12, 2026
Residential
Ultimately, this is your world. Your generation will
inherit the Earth and all its challenges. By getting involved in
sustainable technology now, you can take control of your future.
Tulsa Community College invites you to apply to attend the TCC
Summer STEM Academy: Building Your Sustainable Future from June 7 -
12, 2026. Your culminating project will involve the design and
construction of devices that use renewable energy sources (wind,
solar, and water) to function. These exciting activities
(competitions included) will give you hands-on understanding of the
engineering, technology, mathematics, and science that make our
communities cleaner and positioned for a brighter future! Ready to
be the change? Apply today!
Application: https://forms.office.com/r/4CDpeCP3Ki?origin=lprLink
Contact Information: ce@tulsacc.edu,
918-595-7200
UCO Explore Engineering Summer Academy
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, Oklahoma
Fall 2026 Grades: 8-10
Dates: June 1-5, 2026 or June 8-12,
2026
Commuter
The School of Engineering at the University of
Central Oklahoma will host the UCO Explore Engineering Summer
Academy, featuring two separate five-day, non-residential sessions
filled with hands-on activities and science-based projects. The
academy is designed for students entering grades 8 through 10 in
the upcoming school year.
The program aims to nurture participants' critical-thinking
skills, promote diversity, foster a positive and collaborative team
environment, and inspire creativity and imagination. Working in
teams, students will design, build, test, and refine their
creations while competing in a variety of engineering challenges.
Project areas will include aerodynamics, steam power, 3D printing,
structural integrity, and mechatronics.
Teams will be guided by UCO engineering students, with faculty
members serving as instructors. Additional information, including
the Application Form and the Teacher/Pastor/Youth Leader
Recommendation & Evaluation Form, is available on the academy
webpage at Engineering Summer Academy.
Application: https://www.uco.edu/cms/students/soe-academy
Contact Information: Dr. Abdellah Ait Moussa, engineering@uco.edu
Human Water Cycle
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Fall 2026 Grades: 8-12
Dates: June 1-4, 2026
Commuter
We cannot live without clean water. Do you know where
your water comes from or where it goes when you flush? Do you know
what it takes to make it safe for you to drink and safe (again) for
fish to live in? In this academy, we will explore the human-side of
the water cycle by collecting water samples, working in the lab,
visiting water facilities, flying drones, and competing in a water
engineering challenge. Get ready to do some real science! Students
entering grades 8-12, please join us as we take a deep dive into
the Human Water Cycle. Academy runs 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., drop-off
starts 7:30 a.m. and pick-up ends 5:30 p.m.
Application: 2026 Human Water Cycle Academy Student
Application
Contact Information: Dr. Robin Roberson, robrrob@ecok.edu, 580-559-5344
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