CINSAM accepts proposals each fall for fun, hands-on summer camps and academies that get K-12 students excited and curious about STEM subjects.
These popular summer programs are created and delivered by NKU faculty/staff and qualified community members on topics in STEM.
Read on to learn more about this enriching community outreach opportunity.
Camps/Academies take place:
Program leaders:
CINSAM handles:
Camps (grades 1-8)
Camp funding is available to anyone as long the focus of the program is STEM-related and the camp leaders have expertise in STEM education.
Non-NKU employees must work with CINSAM’s Program Manager to ensure proper access to facilities and fit with university structures.
Academies (grades 7 - 12)
Academy funding is available to NKU faculty and staff in CINSAM-supported STEM departments.
Junior Academies serve a mix of middle and high school students, while Academies are designed exclusively for high school students.
These programs provide participants with in-depth learning experiences in a specific STEM discipline, along with meaningful exposure to campus life.
The proposal application period for summer 2026 is closed.
Proposal submission links and documents for the 2027 summer programs will be released in November 2026.
If you'd like to start preparing in advance, you may use the 2026 templates to start your draft, though the forms are subject to change.
