South Texas College Youth Camps

South Texas College Youth Camps includes Advanced: Welding The Future, Arduino Innovators, Biology Explorers, Biotechnology Camp, Craft Master Builder, Cupcake and Cookie Decorating, Cyberpatriot, Drone Discovery Camp, Exploring the World of Welding, and HVAC Adventures. Listed offerings include grades 6-12 for several camps, grades 6-8 for Biology Explorers, grades 9-12 for Biotechnology Camp, and ages 6-16 for Cupcake and Cookie Decorating. Some camps are free and grant funded, and Cupcake and Cookie Decorating costs $95.

Programs

• Advanced: Welding The Future — Grades 6-12 · $0 · Youth STEM Program; registration closed - camp is full; maximum capacity per session 15; free - grant funded.
• Arduino Innovators — Grades 6-12 · August 3-6 and August 10-13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. · $0 · For questions contact Juan Rabanales at 956-872-6141 or [email protected]; maximum capacity per session 16; free - grant funded.
• Biology Explorers — Grades 6-8 · $0 · Registration closed - camp is full; maximum capacity per session 24; free - grant funded.
• Biotechnology Camp — Grades 9-12 · $0 · Registration closed - camp is full; maximum capacity per session 24; free - grant funded.
• Craft Master Builder — Grades 6-12 · $0 · Registration closed - camp is full; maximum capacity per session 10; free - grant funded.
• Cupcake and Cookie Decorating — Ages 6-16 · $95 · 12-hour beginner-friendly camp; registration closed - camp is full; maximum capacity per session 9.
• Cyberpatriot — Grades 6-12 · $0 · Registration closed - camp is full; maximum capacity per session 20; free - grant funded.
• Drone Discovery Camp — Grades 6-12 · $0
• Exploring the World of Welding — Grades 6-12 · $0 · For questions or ISD registrations call 956-872-3585 or email [email protected]; registration closed - camp is full; maximum capacity per session 15; free - grant funded.
• HVAC Adventures — Grades 6-12 · This camp introduces students to Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Price range: $0–$95

About the provider

South Texas College says its Youth Camps give kids the chance to explore and expand their interests and skills through hands-on activities. For all Youth STEM Grant camps, incoming 6th-12th grade students must have a valid Social Security Number and U.S. citizenship, and they must be TANF eligible or meet TANF criteria. Some camps also require a Youth STEM Grant Eligibility Form and copies of the student's Social Security card and U.S. Passport or Birth Certificate for verification.

For all Youth STEM Grant camps: incoming 6th-12th grade students at the time of camp, valid Social Security Number and U.S. citizenship required, and must be TANF eligible or meet TANF criteria. Some camps require a Youth STEM Grant Eligibility Form and copies of the student's Social Security card and U.S. Passport/Birth Certificate for verification.

Last updated November 2, 2026.