Pre-k to high school students will learn and gain experiences about topics that interest them. These campers will explore and discover what Texas Tech has to offer.
Many bright faces will grace campus this summer as part of Texas Tech University’s 2025 camps. Available opportunities are listed below.
College of Human Sciences
Fashion Camp
This five-day camp will teach skills taught in the Apparel Design Manufacturing program, such as sewing and fashion design/styling, with a fashion show grand finale.
- Ages 7-11;
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 23-27 - Cost: $400
- Register by May 20 (limited spots available).
- More information
Chef Camp
Chef Camp will be one week at Skyviews Restaurant, with lunch provided and directed by professional chefs in the Hospitality & Retail Management department.
- Ages 10-13;
- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 7-11,
July 14-18,
July 21-25,
July 28 – Aug. 1 - Cost: $450 (plus tax)
- Ages 14-17;
- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
June 23-27 - Cost: $500 (plus tax)
- More information here.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math Camp
The Child Development Research Center Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) camp will ignite imaginations through an integrated STEAM approach to learning about the world. Campers will engage in creative, age-appropriate, hands-on projects, including various art projects.
- Ages 5-8;
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
July 7-11,
July 14-18 - Cost:
$325 per child for one week,
$600 per child for two weeks - Registration opened March 27 (limited spots available).
- More information here.
Family & Consumer Sciences Education Camp
Engage in hands-on workshops and family and consumer sciences (FCS) activities that impact the community and beyond. Campers will learn from and connect with FCS educators, community/industry experts and college/university faculty. They will discover exciting FCS career paths in fashion and interior design, education and training, hospitality and tourism, human services, personal financial planning and more.
- Grades 9-12;
- 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
June 9-12 - Cost: Free (includes meals, materials and camp activities)
- More information here.
Next Level Nutrition Camp
Experiments and hands-on learning experiences will elevate campers’ understanding of sports nutrition, culinary medicine and nutritional sciences. The three- and four-day camps are offered at both the Texas Tech Lubbock and DFW campuses (more info in the DFW section).
- Ages 13 and up;
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
July 28-31 (Lubbock) - Cost: $150
- More information here.
J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts
Band & Orchestra Camp
Band & Orchestra Camp is for high school and middle school students. Tracks include Band, Orchestra, or Drum Major. Students may stay on-campus (if 13 years of age or older) or off-campus, including evening activities. Day camp for beginning-level band and orchestra students (who have at least one year of playing experience and are at least 11 years of age or older) in the Lubbock area.
- Grades 6-12;
- June 29 – July 5
- Cost:
$350 (commuters)
$700 (overnight) - Registration closes June 15.
- More information here.
All-State Choir Camp
Texas Tech University All-State Choir Camp offers a five-day camp focused on preparing for both the TMEA Small School and Large School All-State Choir auditions. Our camp includes four exciting evening activities: A Tour of Texas Tech, a beach party at the Texas Tech Leisure Pool & Lazy River, SQUAD WARS (a relay and social event style competition) and a full-scale talent show, showing off campers’ and counselors’ talents! Our week concludes with a final concert on Saturday, June 14, for family members and the local community.
- Grades 9-12;
- June 10-14
- Cost:
$225 (commuters)
$500 (overnight) - Registration closes May 27.
- More information here.
Pre-College Immersion Program
The School of Art Pre-College Immersion Program offers high school students an immersive college experience in the fine arts. Students will live in the dorms, participate in extracurricular art activities, and take various fine art workshops, all in an atmosphere of university instruction. Our workshops offer students opportunities to learn new artmaking techniques through multiple mediums taught by talented Texas Tech artists. Further, students become connected to current professional insights regarding the vibrant opportunities available to future professionals working in the Fine Arts.
- Grades 9-12;
- June 9-13
- Cost:
early bird registration - $750
after early bird registration - $775 - Registration closes April 30.
- More information here.
UIL Theatre & Technical Camp
Classes will be offered by directors who have won UIL State Technical Competitions in set design, makeup, costuming, lighting, set design, building and more. For those interested in acting, there will be an audition, rehearsals, and a one-act play performance.
- Grades 9-12;
- July 9-20
- Cost:
$650 (commuters)
$950 (overnight) - Applications due June 1.
- More information here.
College of Media & Communication
UIL Speech & Debate Camp
Campers will learn about category, topic and resolution analysis. There will be interpretative performances and a showcase performance open to visitors. Topics covered will include research, argumentation, theory, resources, analysis and structure.
- Grades 9-12;
- July 6-12
- Cost:
$600 (commuters)
$750 (overnight) - Applications due June 1.
- More information here.
Innovation Hub at Research Park
Shark Tank Jr.
Co-hosted by the Innovation Hub and STEM CORE, this weeklong program immerses students in the exciting world of entrepreneurship with the STEM fields. Each day of the camp is jampacked with hands-on activities and learning experiences that take participants through the entrepreneurial journey. By the end of the week, participants and their teams share their innovations with a panel of “sharks” (judges) while their friends and family cheer them on!
- Grades: 4-9
- June 23-27
8:30-11:30 a.m. (fourth-sixth grade session),
1-4 p.m. (seventh-ninth grade session) - Cost: $175 (includes programming, snacks and t-shirt)
- Registration closes May 30.
- More information here.
Texas Tech at DFW
Swift and SwiftUI Camp
If you’re a student passionate about technology and app development, join us to launch your app idea. You’ll encounter a hands-on camp where you’ll learn the fundamentals of coding and create your own app using Swift and SwiftUI. The camp will cover topics such as coding fundamentals and logic, introduction to Swift and SwiftUI, user interface design principles, and hands-on app-building experience in Xcode. Campers will interact and experience state-of-the-art spatial computing with APPLE Vision Pro.
- Grades 4-7;
July 7-11,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Grades 8-12;
July 14-18,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Cost: $300
- More information here.
Next Level Nutrition Camp
Experiments and hands-on learning experiences will elevate campers’ understanding of sports nutrition, culinary medicine and nutritional sciences. The three- and four-day camps are offered at both the Texas Tech Lubbock (more info in above College of Health & Human Sciences section) and DFW campuses.
- Ages 13 and up;
- July 22-24 (DFW),
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Cost: $150
- More information here.
School of Veterinary Medicine
Vet Science Skills & Clinical Camp
For young students who are passionate and hungry to learn more about veterinary medicine, this one-day camp will provide insight into what veterinary students do in a day.
- Ages 8-12,
July 29,
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., - Ages 13-18,
July 30,
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., - Cost: $95 per day
- Registration closes July 16.
University Recreation
Future Red Raider Strength & Conditioning Camp
Students will learn proper mechanics for speed and reaction efficiency as well as form and technique to prep for high school weight room lifts. They will go over different aspects of nutrition with Texas Tech’s registered dietitian for Hospitality Services, Mindy Diller.
- Ages 13-15,
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
Session 1: June 16-20,
Session 2: July 14-18, - Cost: $150 per session
- Registration and more information here.
University Recreation Youth Summer Sports Camp
University Recreation Youth Summer Camp is exciting, fast-paced, and engaging for all skill levels. The program includes a wide variety of activities that focus on ensuring active participation and an overall entertaining experience.
- Activities will include swimming lessons, rock climbing, archery, camp games, team activities and much more! We firmly believe the more active we are, the more fun we have.
- Ages 7-12,
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
Session 1: June 2-13,
Session 2: June 16-27,
Session 3: July 7-18 - Cost: $295 per session
- Registration and more information here.
Stem Center for Outreach, Research & Education
Survive & Thrive: STEM in the Wilderness Summer Camp
Want to engage your child in fun STEM learning this summer? Get them registered for this hands-on STEM adventure, where they will explore the science and engineering behind real-world survival skills! Participants will apply STEM concepts to tackle the challenges of the great outdoors.
- July 7-11
- Grades 1-2,
9-11:30 a.m. - Grades 3-5,
1-4 p.m. - Cost: $175
- Registration and more information here.