Summer Enrichement Opportunities
Summer Camps & Enrichment Opportunities for Students
Summer Enrichment Opportunities on this list are organized in reverse chronological order by event date (the earliest event date is at the top)
GLADE (Green Leadership Academy for Diverse Ecosystems) Camp
Date: June 7 - 13, 2026
Grades: 10 & 11
Cost: FREE
During the weeklong residential stay at the Childress Camp near Joplin, participants will engage in leadership activities, prairie walks, fire ecology, bird banding, reptile and insect research, habitat restoration, water quality monitoring, and bumble bee surveys at the historic Diamond Prairie and George Washington Carver National Monument. Our schedule includes visits from Dr. Chris Barnhart (researcher in all things butterfly and mussels), MDC, Prairie Foundation, Nature Conservancy, Shoal Creek Watershed, Missouri State Instructors, Bumblebee Atlas, and Master Naturalists.
Student Application - applications due by April 23, 2026
Emerging Leaders Conference
Dates: June 20-23, 2026
The Office of Academic Access & Leadership Development, in collaboration with the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus, invites Missouri youth to participate in the annual Emerging Leaders Conference. This conference is divided into two parts — civic engagement and college access — and gives students an opportunity to build on their leadership skills.
The conference focuses on a range of activities:
- exploring community issues
- discussing diverse perspectives
- engaging in the legislative decision-making process,
- navigating the college-planning process
Eligibility for Participation
- Current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Missouri resident
Audrey Walton Youth Leadership Proram
Dates: July 16 - July 17, 2026
The Audrey Walton Youth Leadership Conference provides the opportunity for you to gain skills that will assist you in becoming a leader in your community and school.
Named after and generally sponsored by Audrey Walton, a great leader in her own right, this program promotes the importance of leadership, physical fitness, higher education, and a healthy lifestyle. During the 2-day conference, you will engage in several indoor and outdoor activities that will inspire and equip you to become an exceptional leader. In addition, you will be exposed to several degree programs and career paths to help you plan for college.
There is little cost associated with attending this Conference. Lodging, as well as most meals, are provided by the Show-Me STATE GAMES.
The Audrey Walton Youth Leadership Program is an experience that will help any student become a true leader in their school and community.
Don’t miss out! The conference runs from Thursday, July 16th to Friday, July 17th.
Go to this link to submit your application by May 1, 2026
Columbia College Summer Camps
- Bling It On: Silversmithing 101 Camp June 1-5
- Fantastical World of Reader’s Theater June 1-5
- CC Choir Fest June 3-6
- Summer Nursing Camp June 8-12
- New! Staged Voices Camp July 6-10
- ColorShift and Storytelling Through Costume July 13-17
- CSI: Columbia College Camp July 13-17
- One Week, One Story Camp July 13-17
- Voices of Business Summer Camps July 13-17
Mizzou Campus Facilities Summer Job Opportunties
We have opportunities in both Custodial Services and Maintenance for temporary help!
• Starting pay is $15
• Must be ages 14 or older and enrolled in high school
• Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. M-F
Job ID Code:
59240 - Campus Facilities Summer Help
(High School)
Ages 14-15 are required to have a work permit, which we will help with once hired.
View current openings
Visit hr.missouri.edu/job-openings
Contact:
Nick Bell, Human Resources Recruitment Manager
P: 573-882-7241 | E: nbell@missouri.edu
APPLY:
Scan the QR code to be contacted about open positions and how to apply
Missouri State CSI Camp
Dates:
- June 8-11, 2026
- July 27-20, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Grades: 9-12
Cost: $275, includes daily lunch and a camp t-shirt
Learn from a former commander of a crime scene investigation unit.
- Basic Criminal
- Investigation
- Forensic Analysis Techniques
- Crime Scene Processing
- Evidence Collection
- Lifting & Examining
- Fingerprints
- Casting Tread Impressions
- Identifying & Examining
- Blood Splatter/Stains
- And much more!
UMKC Pharmacy Camps
Dates:
- June 5, 2026 - Columbia
- June 2,=6, 2026 - Springfield
- July 25, 2026 - Kansas City
Grades: 10-12
Cost: $40
- Take part in making actual medicine in the compounding lab.
- Hear from community pharmacists about their daily roles.
- Interact with clinical pharmacists in specialty practices such as oncology, pediatrics, cardiology, emergency room, and more.
- Learn from School of Pharmacy faculty and students about what it's like to be a member of UMKC at all three campus locations.
Westminster College Summer Camps
Looking for a summer experience that’s anything but ordinary? Westminster College is offering two hands-on, residential camps designed for students who want to explore and get out of the classroom.
Aquatic Science
Pull on your boots and get into the water. For four action-packed days, you’ll hike, wade, and explore Missouri’s winding creeks while learning how plants and animals survive in aquatic ecosystems. Perfect for students curious about biology, environmental science, or field research.
National Security Camp
Ever wondered how nations stay safe? Dive into real-world challenges like ethical warfare, climate threats, and global security. This immersive camp is ideal for students interested in politics, international relations, law, or public service.
Both camps offer:
- Hands-on learning
- Residential college experience
- A chance to explore future careers
- New friends from across the region
Spots are limited—don’t miss your chance to spend part of your summer doing something meaningful (and seriously cool).
Learn more and register today!