An array of University of Southern Indiana summer camp offerings, varying in activities, length, and price, are back for summer 2022. Read more on each below.  

Engineering and Manufacturing Creativity Camp (EMC2) 

The Engineering and Manufacturing Creativity Camp (EMC2) on the USI campus is a day camp made possible by the Southwest Indiana STEM Resource Center and the USI Engineering Department. The camp gives participants a chance to learn what engineers do through a series of exciting on-campus activities and a tour of a local manufacturer. This camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11-15. Registration is now open with a $150 fee and is open to incoming ninth through 12th graders. 

More information and how to register 

ID3E! Summer Camp 

The 2022 ID3E! Summer STEM Camp is an experience aimed at teaching middle schoolers about the engineering design process through real-world, problem-based inquiry challenges. Each day, campers will be asked to work together to create a prototype or design/program a LEGO robot to solve a practical problem. This year, ID3E! curriculum will be centrally themed around the importance of water quality and the human and environmental impacts of water pollution. Recreational activities will be offered in collaboration with the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana. This camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 18-22. Registration is now open with a $50 fee and is open to incoming sixth through eighth-graders.  

*This camp is currently full, but there is a waitlist if still interested.  

More information and how to join the waitlist 

Summer Enrichment Camp (SEC) 

USI’s Summer Enrichment Camp (SEC) offers an environment encouraging children to develop their capabilities and interests at their own pace based on individual needs. The program recognizes the uniqueness of children and provides positive encouragement for their continued growth while having fun. This year’s SEC activities will include crafts, games, on-site opportunities (utilizing the entire campus), and more. Enrichment experiences will be offered in the categories of art, science, fitness, technology and other interests staff bring to camp. Every activity will be tied to a weekly theme communicated to families who are participating in the camp. SEC is offered to children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. The camp will begin on May 31 and will run through July 29. Full-time and part-time spaces are available, but priority will be given to families requiring full-time, full-summer care. 

More information and how to register 

USI Athletic Camps 

USI Athletic Camps for various age groups and skill levels will be offered this summer by the USI Baseball, Softball, Women’s and Men’s Basketball, Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, and Cross Country/Track and Field programs. The camps take place throughout May, June, and July and vary in length and cost. 

More information and how to register