Calling DC High Schoolers: 6 Weeks of FREE Hands-On STEAAM Innovation

The FREE six-week in-person summer camp program will introduce high school students (ages 14–18) to data, science, technology, engineering, agriculture, architecture, and math. This immersive camp will provide hands-on experiences with college-level tools, social approaches, and analytical techniques surrounding Science, Tech, Engineering, Agriculture, Architecture & Math (STEAAM).

Since the summer camp's inception, UDC-CAUSES and Data Science Camp Inc. have served communities in the district by leading discussions on cybersecurity, agricultural technology, energy, food insecurity, world hunger, geospatial mapping, and urban sustainability.

This year, the college and its partners focus on delivering project-based and team-focused experiences that encompass field trips, access to state-of-the-art technologies, and creative design initiatives. Participants will obtain transferrable skills; peer collaboration, networking, and college readiness to name a few that will be useful in their education and life journeys.

Data STEAAM Summer Camp Details:

Dates: June 29, 2026 - August 7, 2026

• Times: Monday – Friday, 9 am- 2 pm

Location: UDC Van Ness Campus, 4250 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.

Who Should Attend?

• High school students ages 14-18 seeking college-level exposure
• D.C. students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Architecture, and Math

Data STEAAM Camp Benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience with college-level tools and analytical techniques
• Develop transferrable skills including peer collaboration and networking
• Engage with real-world issues
• Learn geospatial mapping and creative design through practical applications
• Access state-of-the-art technologies in a supportive learning environmen

This Eventbrite listing is for interest and inquiries only. A separate application is required for acceptance into the camp. Submitting your information here does not guarantee enrollment.

Participants must obtain transportation to and from the UDC Van Ness campus each day.

All participants are required to complete and submit their Data STEAAM Camp welcome packet which will include a liability waiver, permission forms for the field trips, a photo release, and acknowledgement of camp rules and guidelines. We will go over this packet during the mandatory virtual orientation. The date for this orientation will be announced.

All participants are required to submit a signed photo waiver. Please submit an electronic version (preferred) or bring the signed copy with you on the first day of camp.

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The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is a historically Black, urban land grant university that offers associate, baccalaureate, and graduate programs, certificate programs and community outreach programs to learners of all ages.

The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) embodies the land-grant tradition of UDC. We offer cutting edge academic programs in urban sustainability, water resources management, nutrition and dietetics, urban architecture and community planning. CAUSES also offer a wide range of programs that serve individuals and organizations in our community and beyond.

For questions or concerns, contact the CAUSES at 202-274-7124 or email us at [email protected].

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