St. Cloud Technical & Community College Summer Camps
Academic Camps
Blueprint to Build
Campers will explore the construction and manufacturing industries through engaging, hands-on activities in SCTCC's Electrical Construction Technology, Mechanical Design Engineering Technology, Plumbing, Robotics & Industrial Controls, and Welding/Fabrication programs. Additionally, campers will get a chance to tour a local manufacturing company. Participants must register by May 31, 2026.
- Dates: June 15-17
- Ages: Entering Grades 7-12
- Camp Focus: Career Exploration, Engineering, STEM, Trades
- Cost: $155.00
- Contact: Katie Frank, camps@sctcc.edu
Culinary Camp
Campers will be introduced to common kitchen tools, learn the craft of learn soup-making basics and make pasta and sauces from scratch. Participants must register by July 5, 2026.
- Dates: July 29-30
- Ages: Entering Grades 7-12
- Camp Focus: Career Exploration, Culinary
- Cost: $105.00
- Contact: Susan Jordahl, susan.jordahl@sctcc.edu
Scrubs Camp
At SCRUBS Camp, students explore a variety of healthcare careers like nursing, laboratory science, social work, alternative therapies, and many others. This camp is a collaborative effort between CentraCare, St. Cloud Technical & Community College, and St. Cloud State University. Participants must register by July 5, 2026.
- Dates: July 28-30
- Ages: Entering Grades 7-12
- Camp Focus: Career Exploration, Healthcare
- Cost: $255.00
- Contact: Susan Jordahl, susan.jordahl@sctcc.edu
STAR Camp 1
STAR Camp 1 is for students who have little to no previous robotics experience. Students will learn how robots work, and further their communication and teamwork skills. The camp will conclude with a robot demonstration day for family and friends to attend. We will be utilizing the VEX IQ Robotics System, but no previous robotics experience is necessary to attend camp. Participants must register by June 21, 2026.
- Dates: July 6-9
- Ages: Entering Grades 3-6
- Camp Focus: Robotics
- Cost: $125.00
- Contact: Katie Frank, katarina.frank@sctcc.edu
STAR Camp 2
This fast-paced camp is for students who have previous robotics experience. Students must have attended SCTCC STAR Camp for two or more years AND/OR have been on a competition robotics team for at least one year. During the first part of the camp, students will build a VEX IQ robot, and during the second part of the camp, students will learn how to program the robots to move autonomously using sensors. Participants must register by July 19, 2026.
- Dates: August 3-6
- Ages: Entering Grades 3-6
- Camp Focus: Robotics
- Cost: $125.00
- Contact: Katie Frank, katarina.frank@sctcc.edu
The Water Project Camp
Campers will participate in activities that will help them learn all about how clean, safe water is important to the health and well-being of communities and the environment. Participants must register by June 14, 2026.
- Dates: June 22-23
- Ages: Entering Grades 7-12
- Camp Focus: Environmental Technologies
- Cost: $105
- Contact: Katie Frank, camps@sctcc.edu
Tools Camp
Campers will learn the names of commonly used tools, how to safely and correctly use tools, build their confidence with technical skills, and work in teams to develop life and employability skills. Participants must register by May 31, 2026.
- Dates: June 15
- Ages: Entering Grades 4-6
- Camp Focus: Trades
- Cost: $55.00
- Contact: Katie Frank, camps@sctcc.edu
Wheels & Wings Camp
Campers will explore the transportation industry through engaging, hands-on activities in SCTCC's Auto Body Collision Technology, Automotive Service Technician, Medium/Heavy Truck (Diesel), and Aircraft Maintenance Technician programs. Additionally, campers will get a chance to tour a local transportation company. Participants must register by May 24, 2026.
- Dates: June 8-11
- Ages: Entering Grades 7-12
- Camp Focus: Trades
- Cost: $205.00
- Contact: Katie Frank, camps@sctcc.edu