Camps and Youth Programs
Camps that are enriching, educational, and fun!
Events and Outreach assists SIU Intercollegiate Athletics, SIU Colleges, and other organizations in offering a variety of programs for youth ages 5 to 18. These camps and youth programs are hosted by education professionals who are experts in their various fields.
Keep an eye out for continued openings for upcoming camps! Check out our camp flyer.
| Ongoing Camps/Programs | Date | Grades/Ages |
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| Learning a Language | Ongoing | High School age and up |
| Craft Shop Workshops | Ongoing | All ages |
| SIU School of Music Preparatory Programs and Suzuki School | Ongoing | |
| Saturday Young Artist Workshop | Feb 8-March 29, 2025 | Grades K-9 |
| LEGO Camps | June, 2025 | Grades 1-5 |
| Challenge to Excellence - Middle School | June 1 - 6, 2025 | Grades 7-8 |
| Junior Aviator III (Pilots) | June 6 - 13, 2025 | Grades 1-3 |
| June 8 - 13, 2025 | Grades 9-12 | |
| June 8-13, 2025 | Grades: High School Students | |
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Summer Music Camps -HS Band, Jr. High Band,Color Guard, Drum Major, Percussion |
June 8-13, 2025 | Grades 7-12 |
| STEM Research Camp | June 8 - 21, 2025 | Grades 9-12 |
| Summer Art Camps - Craft Shop | June 9 - July 28, 2025 | Grades 1-8 |
| Saluki Summer Baseball Camp I | June 9-12 2025 | Ages: 7-10 |
| R.E.C. Sports Kids Camp I | June 9-12 2025 | Grades 1-5 |
| June 9-13, 2025 | Grades 6-8 | |
| June 9-13 2025 | Grades 6-8 | |
| Challenge to Excellence - High School | June 15 - 20, 2025 | Grades 9-12 |
| Junior Aviator II (Careers) | June 16-18, 20, 2025 | Grades 4-5 |
| Gamification II | June 16-20, 2025 | Grades 9-12 |
| Young Writers' Conference | June 17-18, 2025 | HS 10-12/Jr. College up to 21 |
| Summer Wings I | June 22 - 27, 2025 | Grades 9-12 |
| R.E.C. Sports Kids Camp II | June 23-26, 2025 | Grades 6-8 |
| June 23-27 2025 | Grades 6-8 | |
| June 24-26, 2025 | Grades 11-12 | |
| Southern Illinois Track & Field - Everything Track Clinic: Sprints, Hurdles, Distance, Jumps & Throws | June 25-26 2025 | Campers (ages 12-18) |
| Saluki Summer Baseball Camp II | June 23-26 2025 | Ages: 11-14 |
| Junior Aviator I (Careers) | June 30 - July -3, 2025 | Grades 6-8 |
| Summer Wings II | July 6 - 11, 2025 | Grades 9-12 |
| AG Education Camp | July 14-16, 2025 | Grades Incoming Juniors and Seniors |
| Involving Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Math (STEAM) Camp | July 14 - 17, 2025 | Grades 6-8 |
| Summer Piano Camp | July 21-25, 2025 | Grades 5th - College |
| Sensory Engineering Camp | July 21 - 25, 2025 | Grades 7-8 |
| Southern Illinois Track & Field -2025 Summer Throws Clinic | July 25-26, 2025 | |
| Saluki Opportunities Awareness Residency (SOAR) | July 20--26, 2025 | Grades Incoming Juniors and Seniors |
| Future Camps/Programs | Date | Grades/Ages |
|---|---|---|
| SIU Pitching Development | TBA | Ages: 12-19 |
| 8u, 9u and 10u Baseball Tournaments | TBA | 8u, 9u, 10u |
| Kid Architecture Camp | July 2025 | Grades 4-6 |
| Southern Illinois Track & Field Camp |
TBA 2026 (Winter indoor) |
Campers (ages 12-18) |
| Southern Illinois Track and Field Coach's Clinic |
TBA 2026 (Winter indoor) |
Coaches |
| Anatomical Drawing Workshop | July 2025 |
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SIU embraces a unique tradition of access and opportunity, inclusive excellence, innovation in research and creativity, and outstanding teaching focused on nurturing student success. As a nationally ranked public research university and regional economic catalyst, we create and exchange knowledge to shape future leaders, improve our communities, and transform lives. We continue these values and missions as part of our summer camp program. does not discriminate against students in the participation of camps, including based on race, national origin, sex, gender, or other protected status.