Week 4: July 27 - 31, 2026

This is a free camp funded by AT&T for families in financial need. Must complete a scholarship application to be considered for this camp.

In this camp, students will use current game development technology to customize their own 2D video game level.  Using the Godot Game Engine and other applications, they will create their own character, enemies, and environments.  They will then use the Godot interface and C# to integrate their customizations into the game level.  This will be a one-week camp focused on the process of game development.  Through this, students will learn about digital art and animation, level design, and simple code. All applications used in this camp are free and open-source, giving the students the knowledge and resources to continue making games in the future. 

Making cosmetic products, engaging with scientific literature, and testing existing products, campers investigate the ingredients that make up their morning routines. Learn how to make and test bath bombs and lotions in a research-based environment, reverse engineer your favorite perfume or cologne, cultivate wet-lab skills like cell culture and micro pipetting. Whether you want to be a scientist or just enjoy skincare, this program offers something for everyone—including an overview of career paths in cosmetics and how to use your findings in everyday life. 

Through hands-on experiments, interactive projects, and collaborative activities, campers will explore form and function of the human body through microscopy, physiological testing & modeling, drawing from anatomical models, and case-based exploration of disease states.   Learn how to ask the right questions, learn to see, see to learn—and have fun and make new friends along the way.  There will also be an overview of different research, leadership, and clinical paths within the biomedical sciences. 

Well met, adventurers! This camp explores the wildly popular role-playing game by giving youth experience in team building, storytelling, probability, and 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. This camp is beginner friendly for anybody who wants to learn how to play the widely popular game. For more advanced players, we also offer a Dungeon Master’s Guild in this program for those that want to learn how to lead their players through a story of their own creation! 

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, laser cutting, and 3D printing. This week-long experience provides hands-on activities utilizing a variety of maker technologies in the incredible RIT makerspaces. 

Campers will explore the art and science behind creating their own manga stories. Campers will blend visual art, storytelling, and design thinking as they learn character development, panel layout, and digital illustration techniques. By the end of the camp, students will apply creativity and problem-solving skills to produce original manga pages they can proudly share. 

Take a journey to the past! Rocks and minerals can give us clues into what Earth’s History was like and how our planet has changed over time. In this camp, you will learn all about rocks and minerals, what secrets they hide, and how they change over time. Rocks rock!  

For youth interested in robotics and engineering, this hands-on skill building program offers a 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.