Youth Camps
South Texas College provides the opportunity for your kids to explore and expand their interests and skills through engaging, hands-on activities. Our diverse camp offerings are designed to keep minds sharp while having fun. Bring your child so they can get involved in a wide range of camps.
Important: For the safety of our faculty, staff and students, masks and social distancing are recommended for in-person camps.
Aviation Camp
Elementary - High School
Aviation Camp
For Questions or ISD Registrations
Please call 956-872-3585 or email cpwe@southtexascollege.edu
Get to know the theory of flight, airplanes, and more by participating in activities, models and simulators with other students from around the area! Our Aviation Summer Camps are the perfect place to get a taste for what college life has in store for you.
Students will take a field trip to the McAllen Airport for a “Hanger Hangout.” The “Hangout” will give students the opportunity to meet with a Federal Aviation Administration Certified Instructor.
| CRN | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20040 | June 12 - 15 (Elementary) | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Technology Campus | Register Now |
| 20041 | June 19 - 22 (Middle School) | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Technology Campus | Register Now |
| 20042 | July 10 - 13 (High School) | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Technology Campus | Register Now |
Other Details
Participant Ages: Elementary - High School
Maximum Capacity Per Session: 15
Cost: $130 per student
Beginning Sewing Camp
Ages 8 - 13
Beginning Sewing Camp
For Questions or ISD Registrations
Please call 956-872-3585 or email cpwe@southtexascollege.edu
An introduction to both hand and machine sewing skills. This will introduce participants to the basics of sewing. Additionally, participants will also learn how to use a needle to stitch by hand.
| CRN | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20035 | June 12 - 15 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Pecan Plaza | Register Now |
| 20038 | July 10 - 13 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Pecan Plaza | Register Now |
Other Details
Participant Ages: Ages 8 - 13
Maximum Capacity Per Session: 15
Cost: $199 per student
Biology Explorers
Ages 9 - 13
Biology Explorers
For Questions or ISD Registrations
Please call 956-872-3585 or email cpwe@southtexascollege.edu
Come join this camp to experience fun biology adventures. You will get to do dissections of animals and learn what’s inside of their bodies, grow bacteria in a plate, grow plants in a bottle, and much more fun activities. This camp will let you have fun while learning about biology!
| CRN | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20031 | July 10 - 13 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Pecan Plaza | Register Now |
| 20032 | July 10 - 13 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Mid-Valley Campus | Register Now |
| 20033 | July 10 - 13 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Starr County Campus | Register Now |
Other Details
Participant Ages: Ages 9 - 13
Maximum Capacity Per Session: 20
Cost: $38 per student
Biotechnology Camp
Ages 16-21
Biotechnology Camp
For Questions or ISD Registrations
Please call 956-872-3585 or email cpwe@southtexascollege.edu
| CRN | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20034 | July 10 - 13 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Pecan Plaza | Register Now |
Other Details
Participant Ages: Ages 16-21
Maximum Capacity Per Session: 20
Cost: Free
Cookie Decorating Camp
Ages 8-13
Cookie Decorating Camp
For Questions or ISD Registrations
Please call 956-872-3585 or email cpwe@southtexascollege.edu
Please join us for cookie and cupcake decorating experience for kids to have tons of fun. The students will learn how to prepare piping bags, color frosting, and use decorating tips on cookies and cupcakes. Kids will be able to create different themes on their cookies and cupcakes.
| CRN | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20036 | June 26 - 29 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Pecan Plaza | Register Now |
| 20039 | July 24 - 27 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Technology Campus | Register Now |
Other Details
Participant Ages: Ages 8-13
Maximum Capacity Per Session: 15
Cost: $199 per student
Drones Piloting
Ages 11 - 14
Drones Piloting and Certification Fundamentals
For Questions
Please call 956-872-6197 or email iam@southtexascollege.edu
Students will learn the fundamentals of flying drones in a safe manner for recreational and commercial use. Application for FAA license will be at the students cost after taking (20) additional hours of instruction from a certified instructor.
| CRN | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20027 | June 5 - 9 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Technology Campus | Register Now |
| 20028 | June 12 - 16 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Mid-Valley Campus | Register Now |
| 20030 | June 26 - 30 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Starr County Campus | Register Now |
Other Details
Participant Ages: Ages 11 - 14
Maximum Capacity Per Session: 20
Cost: $199 per student
Lego Mindstorm EV3 Robotics
Ages 8 - 12
Lego Mindstorm EV3 Robotics
For Questions
Please call 956-872-6197 or email iam@southtexascollege.edu
Using STEM concepts students will build and program robots to perform specific tasks. Skilled First RGV instructors will teach students to engage in the design cycle and use of digital tools to compare problem solving solutions.
| CRN | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20024 | July 10 - 14 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Technology Campus | Register Now |
| 20025 | July 17 - 21 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Mid-Valley Campus | Register Now |
| 20026 | July 24 - 28 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Starr County Campus | Register Now |
Other Details
Participant Ages: Ages 8 - 12
Maximum Capacity Per Session: 20
Cost: $199 per student
Summer Drumline Camp
Ages 14 - 22
STC Summer Drumline Camp
For Questions or ISD Registrations
Please call 956-872-3585 or email cpwe@southtexascollege.edu
The South Texas College Drumline Camp features an exploration into the realm of Marching Percussion: Snare Drum, Tenors, Bass Drum & Cymbals. The emphasis will be on Posture, Technique, Strokes, Motion, Reading, Musicianship, Mental Tenacity & Drumline Exercises. The camp will culminate in a performance of a Musical Composition.
| CRN | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20011 | June 2 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Pecan Campus, Student Union Ballroom-2nd floor | Register Now |
| 20012 | June 9 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Pecan Campus, Student Union Ballroom-2nd floor | Register Now |
| 20013 | June 16 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Pecan Campus, Student Union Ballroom-2nd floor | Register Now |
| 20014 | June 23 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Pecan Campus, Student Union Ballroom-2nd floor | Register Now |
| 20015 | June 30 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Pecan Campus, Student Union Ballroom-2nd floor | Register Now |
| 20016 | July 7 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Pecan Campus, Student Union Ballroom-2nd floor | Register Now |
| 20017 | July 14 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Pecan Campus, Student Union Ballroom-2nd floor | Register Now |
| 20018 | July 21 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Pecan Campus, Student Union Ballroom-2nd floor | Register Now |
| 20020 | July 28 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Pecan Campus, Student Union Ballroom-2nd floor | Register Now |
| 20021 | August 4 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Pecan Campus, Student Union Ballroom-2nd floor | Register Now |
| 20023 | August 11 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Pecan Campus, Student Union Ballroom-2nd floor | Register Now |
Other Details
Participant Ages: Ages 14 - 22
Maximum Capacity Per Session: 20
Cost: Free
Exploring the World of Welding
Ages 11-13
Exploring the World of Welding
For Questions or ISD Registrations
Please call 956-872-3585 or email cpwe@southtexascollege.edu
Teach students safety and BASIC welding skills.
| CRN | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20043 | June 12 - 16 | 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Technology Campus | Register Now |
Other Details
Participant Ages: Ages 11-13
Maximum Capacity Per Session: 14
Cost: $35 per student
Advanced: Welding the Future
Ages 14-17
Advanced: Welding the Future
For Questions or ISD Registrations
Please call 956-872-3585 or email cpwe@southtexascollege.edu
Teach students safety and ADVANCED welding skills.
| CRN | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20044 | July 17 - 21 | 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Technology Campus | Register Now |
Other Details
Participant Ages: Ages 14-17
Maximum Capacity Per Session: 14
Cost: $35 per student
