Tech Camp Week 2

TechSplorers

Students entering grades 5-7 will be introduced to a variety of STEM areas ranging from computer coding and forensic science to kitchen chemistry, smart technology, and freshwater ecology, all through fun, collaborative, hands-on activities. This program is a perfect way to introduce younger students to a variety of STEM subjects, spark curiosity and build self-confidence as a STEM learner! 

Two, one-week sessions of TechSplorers will be offered this summer. Daily activities and topics may be subject to change. Enrolling in only one session is recommended as topics and activities may be repeated across sessions.
 

TechVenturers

The Bridge Project - Put your engineering skills to the test in this high-demand Tech Camp favorite! In the Bridge Project, students step into the role of a civil engineer and take on the challenge of designing and building a bridge for a real New Hampshire community. Through hands-on building, research, and site visits, campers explore how bridges are designed, constructed, and tested. Working in teams, students analyze real-world site challenges, choose a location, and design a model bridge using data to guide decisions about materials, foundations, construction methods, and environmental impacts. The week culminates in a presentation where students defend their design choices and showcase their solutions. Campers build practical engineering skills, strengthen teamwork and problem-solving abilities, and gain a meaningful introduction to civil engineering—all while being the engineer in charge. Let the challenge begin!

Space Camp (But Way Cooler): Mars Edition - Have you ever dreamed of being an astronaut and exploring the red planet? Blast off into a week-long adventure where you'll become a Martian pioneer! Build and launch your own model rockets, learn how astronauts live and work in space, and the unique challenges of a world without up or down. Strategize landing your rover safely and prepare for your first steps on the red planet. Design and construct a habitat suitable for long-term living on Mars and figure out what you'll need to survive and thrive there. Throughout the week, you'll meet real scientists and engineers who are working on making the dream of colonizing Mars a reality. You'll participate in hands-on activities, solve problems like a real space explorer, and make new friends who share your passion for space. So, are you ready to be a Martian pioneer? Blast off with us and take your first steps towards an out-of-this-world adventure! 

Ripping Rocketry - Launch into an exciting, hands-on exploration of rocketry and aerospace science where participants will design, build, and launch paper-based rockets. Each day brings a new design challenge, such as maximizing height, accuracy, speed, or distance and encourages students to test ideas, analyze results, and refine their designs. Students will explore the history of rocketry and gain an introduction to the fundamental principles that govern rocket flight, including thrust, stability, and aerodynamics. Participants will also learn how to measure and evaluate performance by collecting data on how high, how far, and how fast their rockets travel. Blending creativity, teamwork, and scientific inquiry, this program offers a fun and engaging entry point to engineering and physics—perfect for students ready to take their curiosity to new heights!

Data Detectives - Have you ever wondered how your favorite streaming service recommends new shows or movies tailored to your tastes? Or how advertisements that align with your interests consistently pop up in your social media feeds? Welcome to the world of data science! In this program, participants will learn how personal data collected from a wide variety of sources is used to predict trends, preferences, and behavior, as well as solve complex scientific questions and real-world problems. Data analytics is not unlike being a detective sifting through huge amounts of information to find hidden clues and patterns. Come learn how to gather, interpret, model and present data to understand and decode the world’s mysteries!

Code, Create, Play! -  Unleash your creativity and see your ideas come to life on screen by creating interactive games, amazing animations, and eye-catching art—all while mastering real-world coding skills! In this exciting program, you’ll learn JavaScript (JS), the essential programming language behind interactive web pages and apps; explore P5.js, a tool for designing visual media; and dive into Phaser, a game development framework that lets you bring your game ideas to life. Gain hands-on experience with text-based coding, build skills that transfer to other programming languages, and create original projects you can share with family and friends. This program offers an incredible mix of fun and skill building, helping you to develop creativity, critical thinking, and the technical skills essential for today’s world. No prior coding experience needed—just bring your curiosity and excitement to learn something new!

Click the '+' on the block on the right to enroll. If using a mobile device, the block may appear on the bottom of the page. Review the Online Registration Instructions before enrolling for the best outcome.

Family Accounts are recommended for enrolling multiple children from one family in any UNH Youth Program. If you already have an account in our system, you will be asked to log into either a Family or Student Account after adding the program to your shopping cart. Be sure to use the username and password for the type of account you wish to log into. We recommend attempting to log into the Student or Family account before enrollment opens as this will minimize difficulty and time while enrolling. Email youth.programs@unh.edu if you require assistance recovering your account information. Do not create a new account if you have one already.

If you don't have an account already, you can set up an account at any time, even before you begin the registration process. When you create a new account, the email address provided in the profile should be that of a parent/legal guardian, not the participating student. Review the Online Registration Instructions before creating a new account.

Payments are made at the time of online enrollment. Accepted forms of payment for youth programs are VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Paper checks are accepted only under very limited circumstances (ex: from a school or organization). We do not accept cash payments or e-checks and we cannot take payments over the phone. 

A participant cannot attend a youth program unless they are paid in full. Any participant with an unpaid balance may be locked from future enrollment in any youth program until the balance is paid.

Summer Youth Programs 

• In addition to the program fees, participants in summer youth programs are subject to a non-refundable $10 registration fee once per student at checkout. This supports use of our supplemental registration software and health & wellness needs.
• Some programs will offer a deposit option of 25% of the camp fee. Whether a deposit is offered or not will be noted in the program description and will show in the shopping cart during enrollment. The deposit option is available until the date indicated in the program description.
• If a deposit option is not offered, payment is due in full at the time of enrollment.
• All account balances are due by the date indicated in the program description, but can be paid before that date. Failure to pay the balance by the due date may result in the participant being dropped from the program. For payment instructions, visit: To Pay an Outstanding Balance
• Families are responsible for making a timely final payment. There is no automatic payment process in place. 

Refund Procedures

Most summer youth programs follow these refund procedures: 

• Participants who request a Drop/Transfer 15 or more days prior to the session start date receive a refund minus a minimum $75 administrative fee.
• Participants who request a Drop/Transfer within 14 or fewer days of the session start date or on/after the session start date will not receive a refund.
• If the session is canceled by UNH before the session start date, a full refund will be issued.

For instructions on requesting a Drop or Transfer, visit: Drop & Transfer Requests

UNH has partnered with CampDoc to quicken the enrollment process. Enrollments and payments will still be made here through our current enrollment system, but no registration questions will be required at that time. Within a few days of enrolling, the email provided in the student or family account will receive an email prompting completion of the registration questions.

It is important that a parent/guardian responds to the CampDoc email and completes the registration questions promptly. Families who enrolled a child in a UNH Youth Program in Summer 2023 or after will likely already have a CampDoc account. Even if the student already has a CampDoc account, a parent/guardian should log into the student's account to review and complete any necessary questions for a specific program or year.

All registration questions must be 100% complete in CampDoc before a student can attend a youth program.

For more information, including the CampDoc Support Line, review our CampDoc page.