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Academic Camps and Conferences

Aggie Aviation
Aggie Aviation
Learn about aviation, pilot an actual aircraft jet simulator, and enjoy a one-on-one flight lesson. The price of the camp includes all meals, sleeping accommodations, t-shirt, aircraft and helicopter flights, two simulator lessons, and course materials. Aviation STEM Summer Camp is designed for youth ages 14-21 or youth who have completed the 8th grade. Youth in 7th grade can apply with the understanding that this adventure will be fast paced and will include evening activities.
Biotech Academy
Biotech Academy
Biotechnology Summer Academy exposes high school students to the numerous career opportunities available in biotechnology. Students are mentored by USU faculty who work in various disciplines. The week’s activities include communication workshops, lectures and demonstrations, laboratory training, field trips, mentoring and research.

The program is an intensive five-day internship involving a biotechnology-related project. Faculty from several departments at Utah State University volunteer their time, talents and labs to teach students and involve them in current research.
Gear Up
Gear Up
USU STARS! GEAR UP summer camps offer students an immersive experience in a college environment. In addition to staying in campus dorms, most activities take place in classrooms, labs, and recreational areas on campus.

Each camp is designed specifically for USU STARS! GEAR UP to inspire learning, explore new ideas, and help students do better in school, while preparing for future education and career goals.

Camp activities are engaging and encourage teamwork. Students meet mentors and students from other schools. By the end of a camp, students leave having made new friends from across the state of Utah.