Inspire your young innovator with a one-of-a-kind summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they dive into limitless STEM fun full of opportunities to imagine, experiment and create. Read more about the four unique experiences that make up our all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program:

Inspire your young innovator with a one-of-a-kind summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they dive into limitless STEM fun full of opportunities to imagine, experiment and create. Read more about what your camper will do each day at the all-new 2026 Camp Invention® experience:

Inspire your young innovator with a one-of-a-kind summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they dive into limitless STEM fun full of opportunities to imagine, experiment and create. Read more about the four unique experiences that make up our all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program:

A great specialty camp for kids 8-14 at Beracha Hall

A great specialty camp for kids 8-14 at Beracha Hall

The Geospatial Adventure Summer Camp is an exciting and educational program designed to introduce middle school students to the fascinating world of geospatial technology and its applications. Geospatial science is the interdisciplinary field that focuses on the collection, analysis, interpretation, and utilization of spatial data and technologies to understand and solve real-world problems related to the Earth's surface and its features. This camp will provide hands-on learning experiences, map exploration, and interactive activities that will inspire young minds to explore the wonders of our planet using geospatial tools and techniques.

What makes a great sports team? A great business? A great leader? Hear from current and former successful leaders in the Mid-Missouri area about the challenges and victories they’ve faced. Each day, you’ll spend time with two leaders who will take you through their journey to where they are today and talk with you about how they set a vision, built relationships and culture, and made tough decisions. Each leader will also take you through a team-building session that they have done with their own teams. Residential option available.

Day Camps are the perfect choice for first-time campers and families with busy schedules. With a wide range of activities-from hands-on crafts to exciting outdoor aventures- there's something to spark every camper's curiosity and creativity!

Join us for Cougar Theater Camp, a two-week adventure in the performing arts! Campers will receive hands-on training in acting, music, and dance, and will learn to create props and bring a production to life. Under the guidance of Ashley Miller-Melton, SIUE alumna and the director of the Edwardsville High School drama department, participants will work with a team of five experienced teachers and eight enthusiastic counselors to explore every aspect of theater. The camp culminates into a magical weekend of performances on stage, complete with costumes, scenery, lighting, and all the elements of a professional production. Each camper will experience the thrill of performing in front of an audience, showcasing their creativity and hard work.

The SIUE Summer Jazz Camp is available for students of all experience levels in middle through high school. Campers will learn performance and improvisation techniques from faculty members in the SIUE jazz department. Students will work on the fundamentals of jazz improvisation with some of the areas top performers and educators through large group/big band rehearsals, small group/combo rehearsals, master classes, jam sessions and other course offerings.

The Midwest Clarinet Institute for students entering Grades 7-12 and entering college students. This camp will provide an opportunity for intermediate through advanced clarinetists to learn more about the clarinet. There will be masterclasses, workshops, lectures, audition preparation, chamber ensembles, technique building, private lessons, solo performances, and a clarinet choir. All levels of clarinet players will feel supported and inspired after attending this camp.

Odyssey Science Camp provides area youth an opportunity to experience the excitement of science firsthand. More than just an egg drop and slime party, our campers experience real scientific demonstrations and come away with a little more understanding about how their world works and the importance of critical thinking! Join us on a scientific adventure this summer! Campers will try hands on activities that bring concepts of science home to experienced scientists as well as lab novices.

The Percussion Institute is a "total percussion camp" for students in grades 6-12. This camp includes modules of performance and education for concert, marching, and world mediums. Additionally drum set, auxiliary, chamber percussion are all includedAll students will perform at the final camp concert which features percussion ensembles and marching percussion.

Summer Art Camp is an all-day program for students in grades K-1. Campers learn new techniques, collaborate with their peers, and express themselves creatively through exciting art lessons in innovative media. Camp takes place in the Art & Design West building, which provides campers with access to state-of-the-art studios, supplies and classrooms. During our 2-D exploration week, students will explore a multitude of 2-D media. With mediums ranging from painting and drawing to photography, printmaking and more, students will work side by side with professional artists and educators to create new and exciting 2-D artwork.

Summer Art Camp is an all-day program for students in grades K-1. Campers learn new techniques, collaborate with their peers, and express themselves creatively through exciting art lessons in innovative media. Camp takes place in the Art & Design West building, which provides campers with access to state-of-the-art studios, supplies and classrooms. Arts and crafts week offers students the experience of working with a variety of art media including pottery, jewelry making and textiles art. Students will work with local artists and educators to create new and exciting craft projects.