South Dakota Mines runs STEM summer day camps for high school students, several also open to recent graduates, on topics such as mining, aerospace, robotics, computer science, pre-med, geology and chemistry. Activities range from touring an active gold mine to visiting clinical facilities. Camps are open to local teens and non-residents alike, housing is not included, and some camps are free while others, such as Geology Rocks! and Pre-Med @ Mines, cost $350.
Offered by South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Summer Program for high school students in Rapid City, South Dakota, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Engineering, STEM
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Rapid City, South Dakota. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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