Registration now open for youth summer camps 

Youth will have opportunities this summer to learn about construction, robotics, and nature while having hands-on fun in academic day camps offered by Pittsburg State University. Those who are athletically inclined have opportunities to work with Pitt State coaches and staff on building skills and fundamentals. Enrollment is limited. To register, visit pittstate.edu/summercamps 

Academic Camps 

Nature Camp: June 26   

Youth who have completed kindergarten and are heading to first grade this fall may attend this camp at the PSU Natural History Reserve. They will interact with live animals, go on a short hike, have a snack, and complete a nature art project. Cost: $15. Questions? Contact Delia Lister at dlister@pittstate.edu 

Nature Camp: June 12-16   

Youth Grades 1-3 may attend this camp at the PSU Natural History Reserve. They will interact with live animals, go on a short hike, have a snack, and complete a nature art project. Cost: $70. Questions? Contact dlister@pittstate.edu 

Green Chemistry Camp: July 10-14 

Youth age 16 and up, as well as interested teachers and community members, can learn about and get hands-on experience in synthesizing materials using renewable resources. The Green Chemistry Workshop will be led by working scientists at the National Institute for Materials Advancement and is free. The first of its kind, it’s a collaborative project by NIMA and Pitt State’s Chemistry Department. Questions? Contact rgupta@pittstate.edu 

Adventures in Robotics I: July 10-14  

Youth ages 9 to 14 will get to explore the use of teamwork, programming, brainstorming, construction techniques, robotic basics, and electro-mechanics as they dive into the world of robotics. The camp will be held at the Kansas Technology Center and will be taught by faculty from the Department of Engineering Technology. Cost: $115. Questions? Call 620-235-4370. 

Adventures in Robotics II: July 17-21  

Youth ages 9 to 14 will take their knowledge and skills to the next level as they delve deeper into the world of robotics. They should have completed Robotics I or have experience with LEGO systems. The camp will be held at the Kansas Technology Center and will be taught by faculty from the Department of Engineering Technology. Cost: $115. Questions? Call 620-235-4370. 

Construct Your Future I: July 10-14  

Youth ages 9 to 14 will get a fast-paced look at the materials, processes, and design methods involved in the construction industry. They’ll learn 3D building modeling, problem solving, bridge building, safety, and will build a doghouse. The camp will be held at the Kansas Technology Center and will be taught by faculty from the School of Construction. Cost: $100. Questions? Call 620-235-6555. 

Construct Your Future II: July 17-21  

Youth ages 9 to 14 will take their construction skills and knowledge to the next level with building walls, pouring concrete, laying brick, and the use of GPS. The camp will be held at the Kansas Technology Center and will be taught by faculty from the School of Construction. Cost: $100. Questions? Call 620-235-6555. 

Athletic camps 

The Brian Wright Youth Football Camp: June 1-2 

Youth in Grades K-8 will work on skills and fundamentals in this camp from 9 a.m. to noon at the Robert W. Plaster Center. Cost: $55 by June 1 and $65 for walk up. Questions? Contact Tom Anthony at tanthony@pittstate.edu 

The Brian Wright Prospect Camp: June 15  

Youth in Grades 9-12 will work on position specific instruction as well as general drill work from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Robert W. Plaster Center. Cost: $55 by June 15 and $65 for walk up. Questions? Contact Tom Anthony at tanthony@pittstate.edu 

The Brian Wright Prospect Camp: July 14 

Youth in Grades 9-12 will work on position specific instruction as well as general drill work at the Robert W. Plaster Center. Cost: $55 by July 14 and $65 for walk up. Questions? Contact Tom Anthony at tanthony@pittstate.edu 

The Jen Gomez Volleyball Positional Training Clinic: June 3  

Youth ages 13-18 will focus on specific aspects of the game in one of two clinics — setter/hitter and defense/serving — at John Lance Arena. Register by June 2. Cost: $60 including t-shirt. Questions? Contact Gomez at jjgomez@pittstate.edu 

The Jen Gomez Volleyball All Skills Clinics: June 5-6  

Youth ages 7-9 and ages 10-13 will learn the basic skills of volleyball in one of two clinics at John Lance Arena. Register by June 4. Cost: $40 and $50 including T-shirt. Questions? Contact Gomez at jjgomez@pittstate.edu 

The Jen Gomez Volleyball Elite Camp: July 10-11 

Youth ages 14-18 will work on advanced volleyball techniques and training at John Lance Arena. Register by July 9. Cost: $125 to $175 (commuter and overnight camper options). Questions? Contact Gomez at jjgomez@pittstate.edu 

The Jen Gomez Volleyball Team Camp: July 13-14 

For JV and Varsity brackets, this camp will feature tournament style play at John Lance Arena. The camp is limited to 12 teams. Register by July 3. Cost: $450 per team. Questions? Contact Gomez at jjgomez@pittstate.edu 

Amanda David Basketball Camps 

Currently full. Please contact pschrater@pittstate.edu for more information. 

The Jenny Fuller Softball Camps Elite Prospect Camp: June 5  

Youth in Grades 7-12 will work on skills and do a scrimmage at the end of the day at the Pitt State Softball Field. Register by June 4. Cost: $125; lunch included. Questions? Contact jfuller@pittstate.edu 

The Jenny Fuller Softball Camps Gold Glove Defensive Clinic: June 20  

Youth in Grades 7-12 will train just like a Gorilla at the Pitt State Softball Field. Register by June 19. Cost: $60; lunch included. Questions? Contact jfuller@pittstate.edu 

The Jenny Fuller Softball Camps Hitting Clinic: June 20 

Youth in Grades 7-12 will get an overview of hitting philosophy and hitting mindset and will learn fundamentals and develop confidence associated with hitting at the Pitt State Softball Field. Register by June 19. Cost: $60. Questions? Contact jfuller@pittstate.edu 

The Jenny Fuller Softball Elite Pitching and Catching Camp I: June 21  

Youth in Grades 7-12 will gain an overview of Pitt State’s pitching and catching philosophy and mindset and will learn fundamentals and develop confidence associated with pitching and catching at the Pitt State Softball Field. Register by June 20. Cost: $75. Questions? Contact jfuller@pittstate.edu 

The Jenny Fuller Softball Gold Glove Defensive Clinic II: July 11 

Youth in Grades 7-12 will get personalized instruction at the Pitt State Softball Field from outstanding college coaches and players who will help you improve your defensive skills (excluding pitcher and catcher) and overall performance. Register by July 10. Cost: $60. Questions? Contact jfuller@pittstate.edu 

The Jenny Fuller Softball Camps Hitting Clinic II: July 11 

Youth in Grades 7-12 will get an overview of Pitt State’s hitting philosophy and hitting mindset and will learn fundamentals and develop confidence associated with hitting at the Pitt State Softball Field. Register by July 10. Cost: $60. Questions? Contact jfuller@pittstate.edu 

The Jenny Fuller Softball Junior Gorilla Camp: July 17 

Youth in Grades 1-6 will focus on drills to help develop skills for defense, hitting, and baserunning at the Pitt State Softball Field. Register by July 16. Cost: $100. Questions? Contact jfuller@pittstate.edu 

The Jenny Fuller Softball Elite Pitching and Catching Camp II: July 24 

Youth in Grades 7-12 will get an overview of Pitt State’s pitching and catching philosophy and mindset and will learn fundamentals and develop confidence associated with pitching and catching at the Pitt State Softball Field. Register by July 23. Cost: $75. Questions? Contact jfuller@pittstate.edu 

The Jenny Fuller Softball Camps Elite Prospect Camp: Aug. 26 

Youth in Grades 8-12 will get personalized instruction from outstanding college coaches and players who will help improve softball skills and overall performance at the Pitt State Softball Field. Register by Aug. 25. Cost: $125 lunch included. Questions? Contact jfuller@pittstate.edu