UT Southern to Host Summer Camps

PULASKI, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee Southern will host a series of summer camps designed to provide students with hands-on learning experiences across health care, entrepreneurship, STEM and public safety fields.

The camps are open to middle and high school students and emphasize small-group instruction, interactive learning and direct engagement with faculty. Programs will take place in UT Southern classrooms, labs and campus facilities, giving participants a firsthand look at academic programs and a chance to experience university life.

Camp offerings include:

NOVA Entrepreneurship Boot Camp (June 8–11)
High school students will develop business ideas, conduct market research, build branding strategies and present their concepts in a final pitch presentation with guidance from mentors. Cost: Free.

Future Firehawk Nursing Camp (June 15–17)
High school juniors and seniors will train in UT Southern’s Nursing Simulation Lab, practice patient care skills, earn CPR certification and visit Southern Tennessee Regional Health System to explore health care careers. Cost: $50.

Project Firehawk: Soar Into STEM (June 15–19)
Students ages 6 to 16 will participate in interactive math and science experiments, collaborative projects and faculty-led activities in the Andrews Science Building. Cost: $175.

Registration information and additional details are available here. Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged.