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GEEK

Geology & Geological Engineering Exploration Kamp

STEM

Grades 11-121 weekSummerSelective
Students: Rising 11th and 12th grades
Dates: July 13-17, 2026
Format: Residential
Move-In: July 12, 2026
Cost: $50 registration fee (scholarships available)
Deadline: March 31, 2026

Note: Students must demonstrate success in science and math courses. A letter of recommendation from a math or science teacher is required.

This program is sponsored by the School of Engineering, the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, and several industry partners. Thanks to their support, the total cost to participating students is only $50.

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Explore the fundamentals of Earth science by analyzing rocks, minerals, layers on Earth, water movement, and more! Work alongside faculty and graduate mentors to conduct lab experiments, collect samples, and visit geological sites where real engineering challenges come to life. Uncover how geoscientists and engineers shape our understanding of the planet. This program is a hands-on opportunity to turn curiosity about the Earth into real-world exploration and inspiration for future careers in geosciences.

Selective Program: Admission to the program must be approved and requires an essay and teacher recommendation. Admission to a selective Summer Immersion Programs is offered on a rolling basis until the deadline or max capacity is reached, whichever comes first. Students must apply through the link above, first. After review, students selected will receive a notification of their acceptance, and will then be able to register for the program. 

Scholarship/Financial Aid Available.
Find more scholarship information and the Summer Financial Aid Application.

Admission to our selective Summer Immersion Programs is offered on a rolling basis, and spots fill up quickly. To maximize your chance of being accepted, we recommend submitting your application and required documents by March 15. The final deadline to apply is March 31, or sooner if programs reach capacity.

Once accepted, you'll need to confirm your spot by paying the registration fee.

1. Create an Account

Use a personal (non-school) email to register. Within 3 business days, you'll receive an email from umprecollege@myschoolapp.com with instructions to set up an account in our Admissions Portal.

2. Pay to Secure Spot

Once in the Admissions Portal, follow the steps for payment to confirm your student’s place.

3. Complete Registration Checklist

In the Admissions Portal, complete your assigned registration checklist within 14 days or by the program deadline. This includes contact info, academic history, agreements, and medical forms.

Each student must have their own MySchoolApp account. Parents and guardians with more than one student can manage all of their students' application checklists from a single Parent account.

Students entering 1st-5th grades DO NOT need to have their own MySchoolApp account.

After Registration

  • Parents will receive an email with program details one weeks before the start date.
  • All day programs and SIPs will require families to view a video orientation of program expectations, rules and guidelines, etc.

Need to register more than one student?
Our system only allows one student registration per transaction. Complete one student’s registration, then start a new registration for the next student.

Before the program begins
You’ll receive a detailed pre-summer logistics email and a pre-arrival checklist on your MySchoolApp account.

Incomplete or Late Registrations

  • After payment, please complete all steps within 2 weeks.
  • Our team relies on this information to plan and schedule for the summer, so any registrations left incomplete or applications that are inactive after 3 weeks will incur a $20 late fee unless an extension is requested.

Refund Policy

  • Cancel at least 2 weeks before the session for an 80% refund.
  • Refunds are not available for cancellations made less than 2 weeks before the camp.
  • Full refunds will be issued if the camp is canceled due to low enrollment.

A Typical Day

The day starts with breakfast, followed by morning sessions and lunch. Afternoon activities lead into work time, dinner, and evening free-time, including group projects. The night ends with counselor-led activities and room checks at 10:30 pm.

A detailed schedule and more information will be provided before the program begins.

Learn about a typical day