Young Physicist Camp 2026

High School Young Physicist Camp

Supercharge your ideas! This weeklong day camp will introduce you to the principles and best practices of innovation and enhance your understanding of renewable energy.

Space is limited to 20 campers, so we encourage early registration. Enrollment is open through May 31, 2026.

At camp, you will:

• Interact with local experts to learn the principles of renewable energy and the ins and outs of the innovation process
• Conduct hands-on experiments with energy conversion and storage devices like solar cells, supercapacitors, and lithium-ion batteries
• Work with a team to design renewable energy systems and to develop, write, and present an innovation plan

Camp details

Who: Students entering or in grades 9–12

When: July 20 - 24, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Where: Hamline University's Saint Paul campus

Cost: Before April 30, $598 per person; After April 30, $698 per person. The cost includes 5 lunches, lab materials and supplies, a water bottle, and a T-shirt.

Refund policy: Before April 30, we will charge you a $100 cancellation fee and then refund the remainder of your registration cost. After April 30, we will refund you 50% of your registration cost. After July 12, we will no longer offer refunds.

Scholarships: Scholarships are available based on financial need and are awarded on a first come, first served basis. We are a participant in the Summer Academic Enrichment Program, which will cover the full camp tuition for those who qualify. The scholarship application deadline is March 30, 2026.

To apply, take a few minutes to fill out this form and obtain the following two documents from a school official: (1) confirmation that the student’s household receives one of the following benefits—SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR (or mail physical copies of the family's 2024 tax forms to Dr. Lifeng Dong via USPS); and (2) verification that the student has an overall “C” average or its equivalent in their most recent academic term for Science. Please send these documents to Dr. Lifeng Dong at [email protected] no later than April 15, 2026.