UCF STEM Student Programs

UCF STEM Student Programs includes AI Summer Camp for rising 8th grade students, with a crash course on Generative AI, Computer Vision, Robotics, Medical AI, and more. It also offers Camp Connect I, Camp Connect II, and Camp Connect Advanced, which are week-long day camps focused on engineering fields and STEM experiences. Other offerings include GLAMPing, Summer Institutes, Laser & Photonics Camp, and Health Leaders Summer Academy.

Programs

• AI Summer Camp — rising 8th grade students · Crash course on Generative AI, Computer Vision, Robotics, Medical AI and more.
• Camp Connect I — Rising 8th through 11th graders; minimum 13 years old by the start of the program · $200 per week · Week-long day camp introducing students to various engineering fields.
• Camp Connect II — Students who previously completed Camp Connect I · $200 per week · Week-long day camp providing a deeper hands-on experience within engineering fields.
• Camp Connect Advanced — Rising 10th through 12th graders; minimum 15 years old by the start of the program · $300 per week · Week-long day camp designed to provide an in-depth, team oriented STEM experience.
• GLAMPing — rising 6th and 7th grade students · Hands-on experiences of an engineering makerspace with leadership lessons.
• Summer Institutes — Intensive programs for students interested in AI, Robotics, Entrepreneurship, Computer Science and/or Mathematics.
• Laser & Photonics Camp — rising 10th – 12th graders · Opportunity to learn more about creating the future using light.
• Health Leaders Summer Academy (HLSA) — high school students (10-12th) · Immersive, educational summer experience for students with a strong passion for pursuing a career in allied health sciences or medicine.

At a glance

• Ages: 12–18 years old
• Price range: $200–$300 per week
• General schedule: Camp Connect I and Camp Connect II are week-long day camps. Camp Connect Advanced is a week-long day camp. AI Summer Camp, GLAMPing, Summer Institutes, Laser & Photonics Camp, and Health Leaders Summer Academy are summer programs.

About the provider

MISSION: STEM aims to engage, educate, and inspire all students. UCF is a proud sponsor and host for the MISSION: STEM Regional Competition.

Camp Connect I does not offer early drop-off or late pick-up options. Camp Connect II does not offer early drop-off or late pick-up options. Camp Connect Advanced does not offer early drop-off or late pick-up options.

Last updated September 19, 2026.