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Statistics
5,360
Youth served by RIT K-12
>$4M
Annual state and federal grant funds received to support precollege and workforce development programs
659
3rd through 12th grade youth attended Camp Tiger in 2026, filling 1058 slots over 4 weeks! Currently preparing for the 2027 season!
1,867
Middle and high school students served by LPP and STEP
RIT's K-12 University Center annually hosts more than 2,000 youth on campus for interactive, nontraditional admissions experiences. Plan a customized on-campus visit for your school and/or youth organization. The goal is to create hands-on opportunities, provide early college exposure, and have youth engage with near peers and college students who they can relate to in order to nurture connection and belonging.
Summer camps return for 2027!
Youth rising 3rd through 12th grades in fall the 2027 can spend the summer on RIT's campus through Camp Tiger and other various camp experiences. Programs include bio-medical sciences, Lego robotics, esports, makers camps, and more. Visit the summer camps link to learn more about Camp Tiger. 2027 Camp Tiger registration is not open yet.
For more information about camps and/or other campus experiences, contact Peter Huber at pahk12@rit.edu
Latest News
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June 30, 2026
RIT mechanical engineering graduate made career connections through K-12 University Center
RIT alumna Julia O’Gorman will relocate to the Atlanta area to start her new job at Robins Air Force Base. -
May 6, 2026
Army selects RIT to head national STEM education initiative
Rochester Business Journal reports on RIT being selected by the U.S. Department of the Army to lead the Army STEM Education Consortium, with Donna Burnette, executive director of the K-12 University Center, and RIT President Bill Sanders discussing the initiative’s national impact on STEM education and workforce development. (This content will require a subscription to view.)
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May 6, 2026
RIT tapped to lead Army STEM initiative
Rochester Beacon speaks to Donna Burnette, executive director of the K-12 University Center, and RIT President Bill Sanders about RIT leading the Army STEM Education Consortium to expand STEM education and workforce development pathways nationwide.
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May 6, 2026
RIT announces partnership with US Army to lead STEM education programs across all grade levels
WHEC-TV speaks to Donna Burnette, executive director of the K-12 University Center, about RIT leading the Army STEM Education Consortium to expand STEM education and workforce development programs nationwide.
For information about Campus Experiences Contact Peter Huber at pahk12@rit.edu.
For Camp Tiger information contact camptiger@rit.edu
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