Soaring Hawks Grant Funded Summer Camps
Soaring Hawks Code Academy: 6th - 8th Grade
Funded by a grant through Halliburton.
Free: Soaring Hawks Code Academy: 6th - 8th Grade Application
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 22-26 - Pearland Campus
- July 13-17 - Clear Lake Campus
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
- June 15 - 19: Introduction to Digital Design, Art and Animation
- June 22-26: Intro to Music and Sound Development
- July 13-17: Introduction to Coding and Video Game Development
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.