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The Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering is excited to offer career exploration in agricultural and biosystems and civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, as well as construction and concrete management. Participants will explore a variety of hands-on activities along with enrichment and social programs designed to assist students in preparing them for the next step in their intellectual, personal and professional career development.

Goals and Opportunities

The goal of this program is to build understanding, interest and enthusiasm for engineering and technology as a career. Activities are arranged to inspire young people to pursue careers that generate greater economic vitality and create a better quality of life.

The program provides opportunities for:

• Hands-on learning and educational experiences.
• Engineering design experiences.
• Teamwork and leadership opportunities.
• Interaction of engineering and technology as a career.
• Exploration of other majors and career areas.

Participants will have hands-on experience with all electrical, computer science and mechanical tracks.

• Exploring coding, electricity and electronics, robotics and green energy, electrical engineering and computer science.
• Exploring things that move through mechanical engineering.

Eligibility Criteria

• Entering grades nine to 12 (as of 2026-27 school year)
• Interested in engineering, science, transportation or technology

Cost

Cost of the camp will be broken down into two options.

• Option 1: $850 – This covers room, meals and activities.
• Option 2: $350 – This covers only the day classes from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Supporting STEM Grant

The STEM-1E Program is a scholarship program designed to provide financial support to South Dakota students (rising sixth-12th graders) who would like to attend a summer STEM-based sleepaway camp. 

Sign-up

• The deadline to sign up for summer camp is April 15 and will accept the first 20 participants. If we do not get more than five participants, the camp will be canceled.