Extended Learning Opportunities/Camps

Computer Science Summer Camp
The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is now accepting applications for a summer learning opportunity for high school students. The Raikes School is hosting its ninth year of “Innovate: The Raikes School Way,” led by Executive Director of the Raikes School, Dr. Steve Cooper. The summer camp was highlighted by Forbes in 2019 and continues to provide high-quality computer science education to interested students!
During the two-week, overnight camp students will:
- Develop core programming skills and learn innovation concepts through a project-oriented curriculum
- Receive instruction from Raikes School faculty members and experience what classes can be like in the Raikes School
- Visit campus research labs and local employer partners
- Interact with Raikes School students and staff, all of whom play a key role in the competitive selection process to our program each year
Key Details:
- Innovate: The Raikes School Way is a great opportunity for high school students, with priority given to students in the high school graduating class of 2026.
- The camp serves students with little to no experiencein computing, as well as those looking to enhance their existing computer science skills.
- Students in the graduating class of 2027 will be accepted on a space-available basis.
- The camp will be held at the Kauffman Academic Residential Center, home of the Raikes School, in the heart of Nebraska's City Campus from July 13-26, 2025.
- Cost to attend is $1,995and covers all housing, meals, instruction, and activities associated with the camp.
- Full and partial scholarships are available - students can apply for scholarships through the Summer Camp application.
Priority Application Deadline: March 31, 2025 - Students who submit their application by this priority date will be notified of admission & scholarship decisions by April 11, 2025.
Final Application Deadline: May 1, 2025 - Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after May 1 as space is available.
Interested students can find more details and complete the application at https://raikes.unl.edu/summer-camp/.
If you have any questions about the camp, please email [email protected].