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UAT’s (University of Advancing Technology) Summer 2026 camps offer hands-on, future-focused STEM experiences —designed to inspire, challenge, and prepare the next generation of innovators. 

A Week of Workshops

Summer at the University of Advancing Technology isn’t about keeping students busy — it’s about helping them discover what they’re capable of building. In 2026, UAT is proud to offer two distinct, high-impact summer camp experiences designed for curious minds at different stages of their STEM journey.

From our K–8 Future Innovators Day Camp to our first-ever teen overnight STEM experience, these programs are built for students who want more than worksheets and lectures — they want to create, experiment, and explore the future of technology.

Future Innovators Day Camp (K-8)

Now entering its second inaugural year, the Future Innovators Day Camp is a highly selective, cohort experience designed for K–8 students who are ready to explore technology in a hands-on, age-appropriate way.

This flexible, day-only camp allows UAT faculty and mentors to tailor activities based on participant age groups, ensuring every student is challenged, supported, and inspired throughout the week.

What Students Will Explore

Each day introduces a new discipline, giving campers a broad view of how technology connects creativity, logic, and problem-solving:

• Day 1 – Robotics & Engineering
  Design, build, and test mechanical solutions while learning how engineers think.
• Day 2 – Ethical Hacking & Digital Forensics
  Explore cybersecurity basics, digital footprints, and how technology can be used responsibly.
• Day 3 – Animation & Storytelling with Technology
  Blend creativity and tech by building digital stories and animated worlds.
• Day 4 – Data Science & Visualization
  Learn how data tells stories and how visuals help us understand complex information.
• Day 5 – IT Essentials & Technology Basics
  Discover how networks, systems, and everyday technology work together.

With small group sizes, students receive personalized attention while developing confidence, curiosity, and foundational STEM skills — all inside a university environment built for innovation.

UAT Overnight STEM Camp (Grades 9-12)

July 20–24, 2026 | Overnight Experience | Ages 13–17

Summer 2026 also marks a major milestone: UAT’s first-ever teen overnight camp.

This five-day immersive STEM adventure is designed for incoming freshmen through graduating seniors who are ready to experience college-level technology, collaboration, and independence — all while living on campus.

Campers don’t just learn about STEM — they live it. Throughout the week, students:

• Build and experiment with AI tools
• Tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges
• Design, test, and iterate on robotics and engineering projects
• Create digital worlds and interactive experiences
• Work inside UAT’s university labs with industry-experienced mentors

Evenings bring esports competitions, team challenges, and shared downtime that turns new friends into collaborators — and the campus into a tech-powered summer retreat.

The experience culminates in a capstone presentation, where campers showcase their projects, reflect on their growth, and walk away with:

• New technical skills
• Increased confidence
• A clearer vision of how STEM can shape their future

This is more than a camp — it’s a preview of what’s possible.

A Summer That Builds Futures

Whether students are just beginning their STEM journey or ready to experience life on a university campus, UAT’s Summer 2026 camps are designed to spark curiosity, build skills, and create unforgettable experiences.

This summer isn’t about watching tech happen — it’s about building it. Claim your spot in UAT’s Summer 2026 camps and start creating. 

Register for UAT Future Innovator's Camp (K-8)

Register for UAT Overnight STEM Camp (9-12)

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