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Watch as ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ campers dive into the exciting world of drone flying. This news story from FOX13 showcases their hands-on experiences, from learning to pilot drones to mastering flight skills and techniques.

July 31, 2024Summer Camps, Youth Programs

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Criminology Camp

Criminology instructor leads forensics and criminal justice summer camp

Cary Hopkins Eyles, a criminology instructor at the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, leads an immersive summer camp that introduces middle and high school students to the world of forensics and criminal justice. Through hands-on activities and real-world applications, the program helps students explore criminal behavior, investigative techniques, and potential career paths in the field.

July 26, 2024Summer Camps, Youth Programs

Watch FOX 13’s recap of the summer camp at Tampa Theatre, hosted by ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s Office of Youth Experiences. See how young filmmakers dive into the craft, learning filmmaking skills and creating their own projects.

July 12, 2024Summer Camps, Youth Programs

FOX 13’s Charley Belcher explores the diverse summer camps offered at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, showcasing the exciting opportunities for students. Discover how these programs enrich learning and offer unique experiences.

July 12, 2024Summer Camps, Youth Programs

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Everyone Can Code Camp

Record number of summer campers flock to ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s campuses

The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is experiencing record growth in its summer camp programs, with more camps and participants than ever before across its campuses. While the camps offer fun, hands-on experiences, they also introduce K–12 students to potential career paths and serve as an early connection point to the university.

June 18, 2024Summer Camps, Youth Programs

Nadia Gandhi, a student at Mustangs Ahead in Lakewood Ranch, FL, attended a one-week intensive program with the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'s Judy Genshaft Honors College and participated in a mock trial at Stetson University College of Law. Guided by experienced legal professionals, she gained insights into law, crafted arguments, and won the "Best Attorney" award at the mock trial. Nadia recommends the program for its educational value and immersive experience in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'s judicial system.

January 1, 2024Summer Camps

Campers discussing the Mock Trial at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬

New Summer Program Offers Honors Experience to High School ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬

High school students from around ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ and beyond gathered on the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s Sarasota-Manatee campus earlier this summer to explore career possibilities in the field of law through a new summer camp program hosted by the Judy Genshaft Honors College.

September 1, 2023Summer Camps

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University

2023 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Summer Camp Recap

Ciphers, and code words and cyber camp. Scavenger hunts for inventors, storyboards, and digital cameras, and robots. Baseball bats, poetry, and an animated playground created by Apple. These are a few of the dozens of tools used to captivate the imaginations of K-12 students at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬.

July 6, 2023Summer Camps

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Youth Venture Summer Campers

High schoolers hone entrepreneurial skills at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s Youth Venture summer camp

Nearly two dozen aspiring high school entrepreneurs learned first-hand what it takes to grow a budding business idea from infancy to prototype — in the span of three days.

June 14, 2023Summer Camps

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Biomedical Engineering Camp

Quality Youth Experiences for a Bright Future

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Youth Experiences offers a wide range of K–12 summer camps designed to spark curiosity across academic, artistic, and athletic interests while helping students explore future career pathways. Through hands-on, flexible programming across campuses and online formats, the initiative connects young learners to meaningful educational experiences that inspire lifelong learning and personal growth.

February 1, 2023Summer Camps, Youth Programs

About Department News

The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Office of Youth Experiences plays an important role in bridging ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ with families and children. We actively promote the academic achievements of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'s Colleges and programs, facilitate recruitment efforts, and work closely with community stakeholders to create valuable opportunities for children and their families.

Our mission is to establish and strengthen these important connections, fostering a mutually beneficial relationship between ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ and the community.