Summer Programs for K-12

Summer Programs for K-12 Students

The LSU College of Engineering offers a variety of on-campus camps for middle and high school students as part of the LSU Pre-College Summer Programs. For more information on each camp and to apply, please visit precollege.lsu.edu

Summer 2026 Middle & High School Offerings

Camp Dates Format Grade Level Application Deadline Cost Contact
eXploreCS Junior High June 1 - 5 Commuter 7 - 9 April 30, 2026 $500* Adrienne Steele
eXploreCS High June 8 - 12 Commuter 10 - 12 April 30, 2026 $500* Adrienne Steele
Intro to VEX Robotics June 15 - 19 Commuter 7 - 9 June 1, 2026 $600 Kim Kaufman
Exploring Engineering June 8 - 12 Commuter 7 - 9  June 1, 2026 $600 Kim Kaufman
REHAMS Engineering June 14 - June 20 Residential 10 - 12 May 8, 2026 $800* Kim Kaufman
Halliburton XCITE July 12 - July 18 Residential 9 - 12 June 9, 2026 $800* Kim Kaufman

*financial assistance available

To register or for more information about these camps, visit https://precollege.lsu.edu/courses.

Contact Kim Kaufman at kkaufman@lsu.edu for more information.


High School Summer Research Program

The High School Summer Research (HSSR) Program is a unique opportunity for high-achieving high school students (Grades 9 - 11) to engage in real research in the fields of engineering, computer science, and construction management. Students selected through a competitive application process each fall will be paired with faculty mentors to work on a research project in the following summer.

Learn More about HSSR Program