UT Southern Youth & Summer Camps Explore. Discover. Lead.
At UT Southern, learning doesn’t stop when school is out. Each summer, our campus becomes a place of discovery—where students, educators, and professionals come together to explore interests, build skills, and experience college life firsthand.
UT Southern Youth & Summer Camps provide hands-on, faculty-led experiences designed to spark curiosity, strengthen confidence, and introduce participants to future academic and career pathways. From healthcare and STEM to entrepreneurship and professional training, our camps connect learning to real-world opportunity.
Whether you’re a middle school student exploring new interests, a high school student considering your future, or a professional seeking advanced training, UT Southern offers experiences built for exploration, growth, and impact.
Register for a Camp
Browse available camps below and select the experience that best fits your interests. Each program includes detailed information on eligibility, dates, costs, and registration instructions.
Space is limited for many camps to ensure personalized instruction and meaningful engagement.
2026 UT Southern Camps
Future Firehawk Nursing Camp
Dates: June 15–17, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Audience: High School Juniors & Seniors
Location: UT Southern Campus & Southern Tennessee Regional Health System
Cost: $50
Capacity: 20 Students
An immersive introduction to UT Southern’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, this hands-on camp allows students to experience healthcare training in a real university setting.
Participants will:
- Train in the Nursing Simulation Lab
- Earn CPR certification
- Practice essential nursing skills
- Participate in patient-care simulations
- Tour a local hospital
- Engage with nursing faculty and healthcare professionals
Hosted by: School of Nursing
Community Partners: Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, Laerdal, NHC
Nova Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
Dates: June 8–11, 2026
Audience: High School Students
Location: UT Southern Campus
Cost: Free
Capacity: 30 Students
A dynamic entrepreneurship experience where students turn ideas into action while learning how innovation becomes business success.
Participants will:
- Develop business concepts
- Conduct market research
- Build branding strategies
- Learn funding fundamentals
- Work alongside mentors
- Present a final business pitch
Hosted by: NOVA Entrepreneurship Program
Project Firehawk: Soar Into STEM
Dates: June 15–19, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
(Extended option available until 2:00 PM)
Audience: 6th–10th Grade Students
Location: Andrews Science Building
Cost: $175
Capacity: 15–30 Students
Designed to spark curiosity and confidence in math and science, Project Talon introduces students to STEM through engaging, hands-on exploration.
Participants will experience:
- Interactive lab experiments
- Real-world STEM challenges
- Collaborative projects
- Faculty-led instruction
Hosted by: STEM Program
Law Enforcement Innovation Center Training Camp
Dates: Summer 2026 (Flexible Scheduling)
Audience: Practicing Law Enforcement Officers
Location: On Campus & Statewide
Cost: Free
Capacity: 15–20 Participants
Specialized homeland security and domestic terrorism training led by Criminal Justice faculty in partnership with the University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center.
This professional development program supports statewide safety initiatives while strengthening industry partnerships.
Hosted by: Criminal Justice Program
Why Choose UT Southern Camps?
- Hands-on, career-focused learning
- Small group instruction
- Access to university labs and facilities
- Faculty-led experiences
- Community and professional partnerships
- Early connection to college pathways
UT Southern Summer Camps support academic exploration, professional development, and community engagement—creating meaningful experiences both on campus and across our region.