Soaring Hawks Grant Funded Summer Camps
NASA -NWAY Camp: 6th - 8th Grade
Mission Moon Base: Design, Build, and Explore at the New Worlds Await You!
Join our exciting, hands-on New Worlds Await You summer camp and become a space architect for a week! Imagine your team getting selected
by NASA to plan a groundbreaking habitat for astronauts on the Moon—using real lunar
lava tubes as part of your design. Experience the thrill of building a 3D model of
your lunar habitat where your goal is to keep your crew of 10 astronauts healthy,
happy, and motivated for important exploration and science missions!
Throughout this week-long camp, you will team with other campers to discover the mysteries of the Moon and Lunar Lava Tubes—just like NASA's Artemis explorers. Dive into creative brainstorming, research, and design challenges for food, water, energy, advanced technologies, and all the critical systems needed to sustain life on the Moon. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with teamwork, creativity, and hands-on fun!
Free: No application required. Register using the link below.
Monday-Friday
8:15-11:15 am
Dates:
NWAY Camp is located on the University of Houston-Clear Lake (Arbor Building) campus.
Soaring Hawks Code Academy: 6th - 8th Grade
Funded by a grant through Halliburton.
Free: Soaring Hawks Code Academy: 6th - 8th Grade Application Coming Soon
Additional Requirements: A student-written essay must be included with this application. The essay should not exceed 250 words. In your essay tell the selection committee why you are interested in attending the 2026 Soaring Hawks Code Academy at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Include in your essay what you hope to gain from this experience, how you think it will help you in the future, and why you think you should be selected to attend this camp. There will be a space in the application to type the essay directly or copy and paste from another location.
Monday-Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Dates:
- June 15-19 - Pearland Campus
- July 13-17 - Clear Lake Campus
Camp Code: 6th - 8th Grade
Funded by a grant through Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Free: Camp Code: 6th - 8th Grade Application Coming Soon
Monday-Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Dates: TBD
Code Academy and Camp Code are located on the University of Houston-Clear Lake (Bayou Building) or the UH-Clear Lake at Pearland campuses.
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Bayou Building
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland
1200 Pearland Pkwy
Pearland, TX 77581
Explore STEM: Students With Disabilities Ages 14-22
The Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Division (TWC-VRD) is supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) camps designed to provide students with disabilities (ages 14-22) the opportunity to learn about STEM occupations through instruction, hands-on activities, and interaction with individuals who work in STEM fields.
- Free for students registered with TWC-VRD. Contact your TWC Counselor for a referral to attend the camp. Once we receive the
referral, we will register the student for the camp. Learn more about how to register with TWC-VRD.
- $180 for individuals not interested in registering with TWC-VRD. Self-pay through the UHCL e-Commerce.
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
All classes are online
Dates: TBD
Required Forms for All Students
All campers must have three completed forms on file to participate in KidsU. Please complete the forms before the first day of camp.
KidsU Forms - must be completed prior to the first day of camp.
Need Assistance?
Contact the Center for Educational Programs at 281-283-3530.
KidsU
Director: Samantha Pulse
Technology/STEM Camp
Director: Dr. Jana Willis
Special Accommodations
Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in this program should contact the Center for Educational Programs at 281-283-3530 or pulse@uhcl.edu at least one week prior to the scheduled event to arrange for the accommodation.