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.
Summer 2026 Middle & High School Offerings
| Camp | Dates | Format | Grade Level | Application Deadline | Cost | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eXploreCS Junior High | June 1 - 5 | Commuter | 7 - 9 | April 30, 2026 | $500* | Adrienne Steele |
| eXploreCS High | June 8 - 12 | Commuter | 10 - 12 | April 30, 2026 | $500* | Adrienne Steele |
| Intro to VEX Robotics | June 15 - 19 | Commuter | 7 - 9 | June 1, 2026 | $600 | Kim Kaufman |
| Exploring Engineering | June 8 - 12 | Commuter | 7 - 9 | June 1, 2026 | $600 | Kim Kaufman |
| REHAMS Engineering | June 14 - June 20 | Residential | 10 - 12 | May 8, 2026 | $800* | Kim Kaufman |
| Halliburton XCITE | July 12 - July 18 | Residential | 9 - 12 | June 9, 2026 | $800* | Kim Kaufman |
*financial assistance available
To register or for more information about these camps, visit https://precollege.lsu.edu/courses.
Contact Kim Kaufman at kkaufman@lsu.edu for more information.
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.