Texas Tech University departments to offer multiple summer camps for students

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LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech University announced in a press release on Monday multiple of its departments will offer summer camps.

The goal of experiencing summer camp aims to help students from pre-k to high school learn about topics that interest them. Additionally, it will allow campers the opportunity to explore and discover what a college campus can offer.

See the list of available camps for 2024 below.

Museum of Texas Tech University

Lil’ Paleontologist Dino Camp

• Campers will go on prehistoric adventures and learn all about different dinosaurs, their characteristics and habits they lived in. They will take a trip into the dinosaur gallery and participate in hands-on activities that will give them a new understanding about dinosaurs and their past.
• Ages 4-6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 4-6, June 25-27
• Cost : $70

Summer in Color- Art Camp

• Campers will get to express their artistic side creating unique masterpieces to take home, all while learning how to use art tools and technique.
• Ages 4-6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 11-13
• Cost: $70

Maker’s Studio- DIY Camp

• Join the camp for tons of fun DIY projects, Campers will explore various subject matter and work with different materials to create unique DIY projects.
• Ages 7-9 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., June 11-13
• Cost: $70

For more information on summer camps at the Museum of TTU, click here.

College of Human Sciences

Hospitality and Retail Management Chef Camp

• Chef camp held in weekly durations will allow preteens and teenages to learn the ropes of the kitchen in this hands-on experience with professional chefs in the Department of Hospitality and Retail Management at TTU. Lunch will be provided.
• Ages 10-13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 29- Aug 2
• Cost $450
• Ages 14-17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 3-7, June 24-28
• Cost $500

For more information, click here.

Say Yes to FCS Teaching Camp

• This camp will focus on interactive activities showing students various teaching techniques that can be used in Family and Consumer Sciences courses. Camp members also will get to tour the FCS program and the other programs within the College of Human Sciences at Texas Tech.
• Grades 9-12 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., July 8-11
• Cost $25

For more information, click here.

J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts

Art Pre-College Immersion

• The School of Art Pre-College Immersion Program offers high school students an immersive college experience in the fine arts. During this weeklong program, students will experience first-hand what it means to be a Red Raider. Students will live in dorms, participate in extracurricular activities and take various fine art workshops, all in an atmosphere of university instruction. The workshops offer opportunities to learn new artmaking techniques through multiple mediums taught by talented Texas Tech artists.
• Grades 9-12 (incoming); June 24-28
• Cost: $750

For more information, click here .

Texas Tech All-State Choir Camp

• All-State Choir Camp offers a five-day camp focused on preparing for both the TMEA small-school and large-school All-State Choir auditions. In addition to sectional and full choir rehearsals, campers can participate in conducting, composition, opera, vocal jazz or musical theater workshops.
• The camp includes four exciting evening activities: a tour of Texas Tech, a beach party at the leisure pool and lazy river, SQUAD WARS (a relay and social-style competition) and a full-scale talent show. The week will conclude with a final concert on June 15 for family members and local community.
• Grade 9-12, June 11-15
• Cost: Commuter $225, Overnight $500

For more information click here.

University Recreation

Summer Youth Sports Camp

• This camp is exciting, fast-paced and engaging for all skill levels. The program includes a wide variety of activities that focus on ensuring active participation and an overall entertaining experience.
• Activities include swim lessons, rock climbing, archery, camp games and more.
• Ages 7-12 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 3-14, June 17-28 and July 8-19
• Cost $295

For more information click here.

STEM CORE

Shark Tank Jr. Summer Camp

• Be the next great STEM entrepreneur as you learn about solving problems in creative and innovative ways. Take your ideas from paper to prototyping and pitch your product before a live panel of business sharks.
• Grades 4-6 (upcoming); 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., July 8-12
• Grades 7-9 (upcoming); 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., July 8-12
• Cost: $150

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