K-8 Summer Camps and High School Classes

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Summer 2026 camp and high school class schedules for both CU Boulder and CU Anschutz are now available! Online registration will open on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10am.  

CU Science Discovery offers a variety of hands-on summer STEM experiences for grades K-12. Our K-8 STEM camps and high school classes are designed to inspire creativity and a thirst for knowledge, while allowing students to interact with their peers in a safe setting. Participants are encouraged to explore topics that are of interest to them, ask questions, and share their knowledge and expertise with others. Participating in a Science Discovery summer program gives you peace of mind that your child will spend part of their summer in an environment that stimulates creative thinking and fosters growth and curiosity.

CU Science Discovery's summer camps and high school classes:

  • Provide opportunities for K-12 students to explore a variety of STEM topics
  • Inspire participants to think creatively and explore the world in different ways
  • Are led by enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and experienced instructors, including CU faculty, graduate and undergraduate scientists
  • Include project-based learning activities that are engaging, informative and fun
  • Offer individualized attention and small camp and class sizes 
     

  Frequently Asked Questions

Summer Scholarship Information

Note: Summer 2026 scholarship applications for CU Boulder and CU Anschutz will open on January 5 at 10am. 

CU Science Discovery strongly believes that all youth, regardless of means, should have an opportunity to participate in a summer program if they have an interest in doing so. Through private donations, grants, fundraising and university support, Science Discovery is able to provide limited financial assistance to support student participation in programs at CU Boulder and CU Anschutz.

  Learn More About CU Boulder Scholarships 

  Learn More About CU Anschutz Scholarships 

Summer Camps and High School Classes