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Summer Camps 2025

Learn more about our offerings for summer 2025!

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Study science. Do science.

Have fun and get a sneak peek at college life this summer!

Explore the world of science through action-packed, fun, thought-provoking summer camps in the College of Science at Virginia Tech. In our camps, you can DO science— carry out experiments, work with cutting-edge technology, and solve real-life problems. Our talented professors and staff will inspire and prepare you for a great future in science! 

  • Explore different kinds of science, from Physics to Psychology and everything in between
  • Carry out hands-on activities and experiments 
  • Expand your knowledge of science careers
  • Tour state-of-the art research labs 
  • Work with Virginia Tech faculty and scientists and students
  • Meet other students interested in science
  • Live in a dorm and eat at our award-winning dining hall
  • Learn about college and how to apply

Summer Camp 2025

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Explore Science

Hands-on exploration of topics in microbiology, neuroscience, physics, nanoscience, chemistry, physics, psychology, economics, math and more!

June 29- July 3, 2025 (rising 7th-8th grade)
July 13-17, 2025 (rising 9th-10th grade)

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Data Science to Solve Real World Problems

Collect, manipulate and use data to solve problems in science and society. Build and use a simple computer cluster to demystify what a computer is and is not. Use your new skills to solve a problem of interest to you! No computer experience or statistics is required.

July 6-12, 2025 (rising 11th-12th grade)

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Explore Physical Science

Hands-on exploration of the physical sciences. Topics included: Harvesting solar energy, nanoscience, physics, chemistry, radioisotopes, geomorphology, quantum world, and more.

July 20-25, 2025 (rising 11th-12th grade)

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Explore Life Science

Hands-on exploration of the life sciences. Topics include: Neuroscience, nanomedicine, biotechnology, emerging diseases, bacteriology, fermentation, bacteriophages, ancient life forms, ecology, and more!

June 22-27, 2025 (rising 11th-12th grade)

Questions?

Contact Victoria Corbin, Assistant Dean of Outreach and Student Engagement

Email: explorescicamp@vt.edu