LSUS summer camps empower kids to explore passions

LSUS summer camps empower kids to explore passions

SHREVEPORT - LSUS Continuing Education is stemming the summer slide with fun and engaging STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math) summer day camps for kids and teens in the community. LSUS youth camp programs provide early educational experiences to college pathways and career fields in a hands-on, encouraging environment.

Kids ages 6-18 can spark their curiosity and be introduced to real-world skills tied directly to high-demand industries and academic majors. Whether it's engineering, digital media, healthcare, or entrepreneurship, LSUS allows young learners to discover what excites them, and where they might go next.

"Summer is the perfect time to explore," said Leigh Chambers, Executive Director of Events and Community Initiatives. "We want students to walk away from these camps not just with a fun memory, but with a spark, an idea of a future they might pursue in college or beyond."

The more than 35 summer camps run Monday through Thursday, 9 am to noon, on the LSUS campus throughout June and July. All summer programs are taught by faculty, industry professionals, or certified instructors in a collegiate environment that encourages curiosity, discovery, and confidence.

LSUS is revved up to offer a variety of STREAM summer camps that could lead to future pathways, including:

• Engineering and Technology: From civil engineering and bioplastics to robotics and coding, students experience how problem-solving shapes our world.
• Health and Human Services: The Disease Detectives AHEAD Academy offers middle school students an early glimpse into epidemiology and medical careers, while the Safe Sitter Essentials sessions build responsibility and CPR skills.
• Business and Innovation: Future entrepreneurs can test their skills with Lemonade Day Academy, develop finance and leadership skills in BizWorld Academy, design their dream home, experiment with plant-based products in Camp Innovation, or join a Soapbox Derby focused on speed, innovation, and hands-on teamwork.
• Creative Industries: Young artists and storytellers can dive into digital manga, visual storytelling, sci-fi and fantasy writing, and multimedia art projects tied to careers in communication, publishing, and design.
• College Prep and Communication: High school students can sharpen their application essays and interview skills in a camp designed to set them up for success with college admissions.

"Every camp is a stepping stone," Chambers said. We're helping kids imagine what's possible - what college could look like, what careers are out there, and how their interests today might shape their real-world futures."

Enrollment is open. Camps fill quickly, so families are encouraged to sign up early. Call 318-798-4177 or visit www.lsus.edu/youthcamps for the full camp schedule and to register.