Summer Camps at Nebraska

Summer Camps at Nebraska

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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's summer camps are designed for high school students to ignite their passions, make friendships and prepare for their future on Nebraska's campus.

From STEM exploration to arts and business, our diverse range of camps offer something for everyone.

  • Discover Transportation Engineering

    Date
    June 4–June 6
    Hosted By
    Register by: Saturday, April 5
    Hosted By
    Nebraska Transportation Center
    Audience
    Rising High School Freshmen, High School Students

    Discover Transportation Engineering is a summer program for all rising high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduating seniors with an interest in civil or transportation engineering. Students will spend two nights on City Campus, meet with industry professionals and create unique transportation solutions.

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  • Big Red Camps

    Date
    June 8–June 13
    Hosted By
    Register by: Tuesday, May 20
    Hosted By
    Nebraska 4-H
    Audience
    High School Rising Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors

    Big Red Camps offer 13 distinct college and career exploration programs in areas such as art, education, engineering and physical and social sciences. Hosted at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, students will explore Nebraska’s campus, meet people from across the country, spend time investigating an interest or potential career and showcase their achievements.

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  • Career Explorations Workshop: Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture

    Date
    June 8–June 13
    Hosted By
    Register by: Friday, April 11
    Hosted By
    College of Architecture
    Audience
    High School Rising Juniors and Seniors, Graduating Seniors

    This interactive workshop, developed for high school students at all levels, provides a unique experience to learn more about the design professions of architecture, landscape architecture and interior design. The workshop provides learning opportunities through discussions, design studio explorations and video presentations.

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  • Innovate: The Raikes School Way

    Date
    July 13–July 26
    Hosted By
    Register by: Thursday, May 1
    Hosted By
    Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management
    Audience
    High School Rising Seniors, Juniors with pre-calculus experience

    Innovate: The Raikes School Way is a two-week summer program designed for students interested in computer science, programming and innovative entrepreneurship. Students expected to enter college in the fall of 2026 will be given priority based on total applications. Those in the high school class of 2027 may also be considered if they have completed pre-calculus prior to the start of camp.

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