Science of Swords Summer Camp

Name: Science of Swords Summer Camp
Start: 2026-06-15T09:00:00-06:00
Location: 501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD, United States, South Dakota 57701

Schedule

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am

UTC-06:00

Location

501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD, United States, South Dakota 57701 | Rapid City, SD

An Elite Bladesmithing Experience is an immersive, four-day workshop for high school students to conduct bladesmithing and experience the Science of Swords!
Students will work directly with master blacksmith Mr. Jack Parks (Fire Steel Forge) to create a chef's knife using traditional forging and heat-treating techniques. In addition to daily hands-on forging and blacksmithing activities, students will also explore the science and engineering principles behind blade-making under the guidance of Metallurgical Engineering Department Head Dr. Michael West. This component will include investigation of the scientific literature (ASM Handbooks, Materials Science and Engineering - An Introduction by Callister & Rethwisch) and laboratory testing. This is an elite workshop limited to 10 students.
Camp Details
Dates: June 15-19, 2026
Audience: Students entering their freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year of high school and graduated seniors
Cost: $100 refundable deposit
Enrollment Process
All prospective campers must complete the following items before their summer camp application will be complete
Submit the online registration.
Complete student statement
Submit waivers
*wait list*
Register now: https://apply.sdsmt.edu/register/bladesmithing?_gl=1*1drvnj2*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NjkxMTA1MzMuQ2p3S0NBaUFzc2ZMQmhCREVpd0FjTHB3Zm9TZHgyRUxwYmlHNTh5VUFydU9aTHdIb1UzUVJ4TkpXMjByU1AzUXQ2ZElqV2lwWGtubm1Cb0N2ZVVRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTI0NzMxMzAyMy4xNzcyODEzOTk5*_ga*NjQyNjM5NDE1LjE3NTY5MzI1NzY.*_ga_3ZRF3L09C7*czE3NzI4Mjc4NTckbzk3JGcxJHQxNzcyODI3ODU4JGo1OSRsMCRoMA..