K-12 Outreach/Summer Camps

New and exciting programs coming for summer 2026. Look for updates in December with registration opening January 30th!

*Bonus session to the Health Science Camp!

NC State Middle School Veterinary Camp at the GTC

  • Date: June 15-19, 2026
  • 9am – 3pm (7am for field trips 6/17 & 6/19)
  • Open to Rising 6th – 9th graders
  • Fee $230
  • Application deadline is 5pm on Friday, May 15
  • All lunches and materials are provided

MINI Math Fun Camp

  • Date: July 13-15, 2026
  • 9am – 3pm
  • Open to current 3rd-5th grade students
  • Math Fun Camp takes learning math out of the classroom and fosters a love of learning that encourages unique and innovative thinking
  • This camp is brought to you free of charge with a limited number of spaces
  • Application deadline is 5pm on Friday May 29th

NC State /MSEN Summer STEM Academy at the GTC

  • July 20-24, 2026
  • 9am – 3pm
  • Open to rising 6th-12th grade students
  • Click to apply:
  • $75 (low camp cost due to special funding)
  • Click here to learn more about the MSEN Pre-College Program
  • The application deadline is 5pm on Friday, May 29th.

Camp Finance (Financial Literacy and Entrepreneur Camp)

  • Date: July 6-10, 2026 9am – 3pm
  • Open to rising 7th – 12th graders (Early College welcome)
  • Students will learn effective tools to properly manage money .
  • They will learn how to make money through entrepreneurship.
  • This camp is brought to you free of charge with a limited number of spaces
  • Application deadline is 5pm on Friday, May 29.

ECU STEM Sports Camp

  • July 6-10, 2026
  • Open to rising 6-8 graders
  • Discover the world of textile print design.
  • Application deadline is 5pm on Friday, May 29th.

Health Sciences Camp

  • June 22-26, 2026
  • Open to Rising 6th – 12th grade students
  • Students will explore multiple healthcare careers such as nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and surgical technology.
  • Students will receive hands-on experiences as well as pathway directions to pursue Health Science careers.
  • $0, space is limited
  • Application deadline is 5pm on Friday, May 15th.

Partner Camps UPDATES FOR PARTNER CAMPS COMING SOON!

Link to Register: 2025 Nighthawk High School STEM Academy Registration

Upper Coastal Plains Learning Council (UCPLC)

Shelton Leadership Challenge

  • Date: , all-day/night residential camp
  • Open to current 8th-12th grade students (graduating seniors included)
  • The foundation of the program is based on General Shelton’s five cornerstones of values-based leadership – honesty, integrity, compassion, diversity, and social responsibility. Download PDF Flyer
  • This camp is administered by NC Wesleyan College.  Visit their Shelton Leadership Challenge page for more information.
  • Application
  • Application deadline is June 15th

Nash Community College Summer Camps- Click Here  

Edgecombe Community College Camps- Click Here

**NCC and ECC updates soon