Week 3: July 20-24, 2026
Grades 4-5
Creating Comics
Dive into the exciting field of comics and its unique history! This program provides hands-on instruction with various components and terminology of comics creation. Youth explore different formats and methods of comics, such as comic strips, zines, and much more. Register Here
Cardboard Camp
Turn cardboard into amazing creations through hands-on building, art, and imaginative design. Campers use math, construction concepts, and problem-solve as they work individually and in teams to bring their ideas to life. From towering structures to creative sculptures, this camp is all about creativity, collaboration, and making something awesome out of simple materials.
Gears and Gadgets
Design, build, and test their own machines and mechanical creations. Campers explore gears, levers, pulleys, and simple mechanisms as they invent gadgets that move, lift, spin, and solve problems. This camp blends creativity and engineering to turn curious minds into confident makers.
Heroes Vs. Villains
Where science and imagination collide, investigate the superpowers of heroes and villains. Campers explore real-world concepts such as forces, energy, and chemistry through hands-on experiments. Participants design their own epic superhero characters, origin stories, and plot twists. Learn how to play Disney’s Lorcana card game as part of this experience.
Grades 6-8
Dungeons and Dragons: Tigers of the Brick City
Well met, adventurers! This camp explores the wildly popular role-playing game by giving youth experience in team building, storytelling, probability, ad improvisation. The possibilities are infinite as campers figure out how to work with (and around) the rules and gain confidence as they take on the role of a wizard, paladin, warrior or almost anything they can imagine. Register Here
Makers Camp the SHED (8th Grade only)
Develop knowledge and skills in the SHED, a state of the art facility for innovation and creativity. Each day has a different theme, as participants have fun and learn something new, as they gain skills in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. They complete hands-on projects in electronics, textiles, laser cutting, and 3D printing. Register Here
Medical Editorial Illustration
Ever wonder what goes into making a medical illustration? Join us to explore the concepts and processes used in making didactic and editorial medical illustrations, as seen in medical textbooks, posters, and research papers. Enrolled students will have the opportunity to create projects showcasing different approaches in the medical illustration field using digital programs and medical imaging software. Register Here
Medical Science Exploration
Are you interested in a career in medicine or the health professions? This highly interactive program, led by faculty from RIT's College of Health Sciences and Technology, introduces youth to key scientific concepts that form the foundations of human medical diagnosis and treatment. Register Here
Next Level Esports: Marvel Rivals (7 & 8 Grades Only)
Are you interested in developing your skills as a gamer or looking to strengthen your skills in the world of Esports? From beginner to advanced play, there is a place for everyone at RIT's summer Esports. These programs combine in- and out-of-game activity that develop each camper's in-game performance, while providing strategies, resources and connections to help youth reach their full potential. The program is designed with the key core values of teamwork and collaboration in mind. Play side-by-side with teammates. Learn to prepare, communicate, and grow from competitive experiences, and develop leadership skills. Register Here
Picture Perfect
It’s time to show the world from your lens. Campers in this program explore the creative intersection of art and technology through photography. Learn a variety of photographic techniques, the technology and careers related to the field of photography. Use creativity and gain skills to tell a story and convey a message through the photographic lens. Register Here
Spike LEGO Robotics
For youth interested in robotics and engineering, this hands-on skill building program offers fun and supportive environment. Youth are guided through designing, building and programming LEGO robots. They work in teams, learning the value of collaboration and communication as they overcome challenges and solve problems. Register Here
The Science Citizens
What is YOUR role in science? Campers will spend a week exploring how the general public can interact with their environment and collect scientific data that can be used to better our world. Campers will use scientific tools and common applications and devices to showcase to the world what they found and what it all means. Register Here
Grades 9-12
Data Security & Electronic Waste
What's the best thing to do with a smart phone or other device when you’re done with it? Sell it? Recycle it? Throw it in the trash? This program goes over the environmental, security and money aspects of this choice that people often face. The hands-on program includes taking apart an electronic device, and a tour of a modern electronics recycling facility. Funds for this free camp were provided through a National Science Foundation (NSF) award.
Families apply for the Data Security & Electronic Waste Camp through a separate registration site from Camp Tiger. Enrollment is limited to those in financial need. Apply Here
Dungeons & Dragons: Tigers of the Brick City
Well met, adventurers! This camp explores the wildly popular role-playing game by giving youth experience in team building, storytelling, probability, ad improvisation. The possibilities are infinite as campers figure out how to work with (and around) the rules and gain confidence as they take on the role of a wizard, paladin, warrior or almost anything they can imagine. Register Here
Environmental Sensing with Drones
Have you ever seen a drone zip through the air and wondered what it was doing up there? This summer, get your questions answered. In this week-long workshop, you will learn all about drones and sensors. Practice flying a variety of small drones, learn about remote sensing, and analyze the environment with measurements made with drones. Register Here
Makers Camp in the SHED
Develop knowledge and skills in the SHED, a state-of-the-art facility for innovation and creativity. Each day has a different theme, as participants have fun and learn something new, as they gain skills in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. They complete hands-on projects in electronics, textiles, laser cutting, and 3D printing. This week-long experience will provide hands-on activities to a variety of maker technologies in the RIT makerspaces. Register Here
Next Level Esports: Marvel Rivals
Are you interested in developing your skills as a gamer or looking to strengthen your skills in the world of Esports? From beginner to advanced play, there is a place for everyone at RIT's summer Esports. These programs combine in- and out-of-game activity that develop each camper's in-game performance, while providing strategies, resources and connections to help youth reach their full potential. The program is designed with the key core values of teamwork and collaboration in mind. Play side-by-side with teammates. Learn to prepare, communicate, and grow from competitive experiences, and develop leadership skills. Register Here
STEAM Leadership in Training (LIT)
The next generation of innovators and leaders come together to explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) as educators and leaders. This dynamic program empowers participants to develop technical and leadership skills, including problem-solving, teamwork, program planning, role-modeling and communication. Through hands-on projects and interactive activities, LITs harness creativity, critical thinking and innovation by developing skills to work with younger youth. They prepare for their next educational adventures and make a positive impact. Register Here
Grades2-3
Engineer Training Academy
Calling all Questioneers! Building off popular books like, "Rosie Revere, Engineer" (Beaty, 2013), this program encourages problem-solving, creativity, and invention in campers through hands-on making. Campers learn how to think like an engineer while having fun. They learn how to dream big, fail forward, and persevere while making new friends and practicing communication and cooperation.
Mission Possible
Campers will become problem-solving agents on a series of daily challenges. Each day, teams work together to crack codes, design inventions, and engineer solutions to complete their “mission.” Campers use creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking to prove that no mission is impossible!
Science Training Academy
Calling all scientists! The scientific process is yours to control. Use scientific experiments to learn more about the world around you. What is found in living things? How does weather occur on the planet? How do catapults really work? All will be answered with an experiment, and your mind!
Shape Explorers
Discover how shapes shape our world! Campers will explore the amazing ways geometry appears in buildings, board games, nature, art, and engineering. From designing sturdy structures and creating geometric art to spotting patterns outdoors and inventing their own shape-inspired games, campers will see how science, technology, engineering, art, and math all come together—one angle at a time!