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Missouri State offers summer camps for young learners

From music to forensic science, students can explore their interests.

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This summer, Missouri State University will host a variety of camps designed to inspire, challenge and educate teens and tweens. 

These camps, which run June-August, cover a broad range of disciplines, from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and performing arts to debate and sports medicine. Many offer both residential and daytime options to meet different needs. 

“Students will have opportunities to engage with expert faculty, explore career pathways, experience campus life and build new friendships,” said Lucie Amberg, director of communications in the office of the provost. 

  1. A variety of summer camps on offer


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 About the camps

  • Bands Alive! (various opportunities between June 23 and 26) – A marching and concert band camp with specialized training in wind instruments, percussion and color guard.  
  • Bears HEAL Camp (June, dates to be confirmed) – A hands-on health care camp covering suturing, phlebotomy, hospital tours and simulation labs. 
  • Bears Teach (June 2-6) – A program preparing high school students for college with ACT prep, essay writing and insights into teaching careers. 
  • CSI Camp (June 9-12, July 28-31) – A forensic science experience where students analyze evidence and solve cases.  
  • DNA Camp (Aug. 4-8) – A program exploring how the human body works.  
  • Missouri State Debate Institute (various opportunities between June 29 and July 18) – Multiple tracks, including ones that specialize in policy, Lincoln-Douglas and public forum debate.  
  • Missouri State University Youth Hunt Seat Clinic Series (June 23-26) – An equestrian clinic with opportunities to ride different horses. 
  • Sports Medicine and Health Sciences Camp (June 15-18) – Hands-on exposure to health care fields such as athletic training, radiography and physical therapy.  
  • String Fling (July 17-20) – A chamber music camp for young string musicians, focusing on collaboration and performance. 
  • Young Mathematics Teacher Academy (June 2-6) – A math-focused camp for students interested in teaching and exploring new ways to approach math.  

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