By News and Media Relations

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – JUNE 5, 2025 – As school lets out for summer, families are on the lookout for exciting ways to keep their children active, engaged and productive. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has stepped up to the plate, offering a diverse range of summer camps for children of all ages. These camps, running from June to August in Edinburg and Brownsville, promise both fun and educational experiences. 

READY TO ENROLL?

Visit www.utrgv.edu/youthprograms for information on all the summer camps available at UTRGV.

ACADEMIC ADVENTURES

UTCRS STEM Summer Camps (Grades 3-12)

Unleash your child’s inner engineer! The Railway Safety Summer Camp introduces students to the thrilling world of transportation engineering through hands-on activities. Participants will tackle real-world problems and explore exciting topics like robotics and magnetic levitation.

• Session Dates: June 9-13, June 16-20, June 23-26, and final competition: June 27
• Location: UTRGV Edinburg Campus
• Fee: $100
• Contact: railwaysafety@utrgv.edu | (956) 665-8164

C-STEM Summer Camps

The C-STEM camps offer engaging, hands-on experiences that promote curiosity and critical thinking. Students will explore various fields and develop valuable skills in a supportive environment.

• Middle School Camp (Grades 6-8): June 9-13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
• High School Camp (Grades 9-12): June 23-27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Location: UTRGV Edinburg Campus
• Fee: $250
• Contact: idalia.mejia@utrgv.edu | (956) 665-7836

Future Engineers Summer Camp (Grades 7-12)

This camp aims to inspire interest in engineering and technology careers by increasing awareness and understanding of opportunities within the fields.

• Dates: June 9-12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Location: Main Building, Rm. 1.504, Brownsville Campus
• Fee: Free (Lunch will be provided)
• Contact: orozco01@utrgv.edu | 956-681-6259

TX CIPHER Summer Camp (Grades 9-12)

The Texas Cybersecurity Introduction Program for High School Education and Readiness (CIPHER) Camp is an immersive experience where participants will explore foundational concepts in cybersecurity including network safety, encryption, password security and digital defense strategies.

• Dates: July 7-11 and July 14-18
• Location: Brownsville Campus
• Fee: $120 each session
• Contact: poveda@utrgv.edu | jorge.a.castillo01@utrgv.edu

FUN & FITNESS

Camp UREC

Get ready for fitness and friendship! Camp UREC is designed for kids ages 6-11, offering a range of activities from team sports to swimming. This camp promises to inspire a lifelong love for fitness through fun and engaging games.

• Session Dates (Edinburg): June 2-13, June 16-27, June 30-July 11, July 14-25 and July 28-Aug. 8; Session Dates (Brownsville): June 16- 27
• Locations: UTRGV Edinburg and Brownsville Campuses
• Fee: $250
• Contact: recsports@utrgv.edu | (956) 665-7808

UTRGV Athletics is hosting numerous summer camps, from basketball to football to volleyball, in Edinburg and Brownsville. (UTRGV Archival Photo by Paul Chouy)

FUNDAMENTALS & SKILLS

Athletics Summer Camps

UTRGV Athletics offers a variety of summer camps running through July. Athletes can improve their skills in sports like volleyball, football and basketball, learning directly from UTRGV coaches and student-athletes. Camps and clinics will be hosted in Edinburg and Brownsville locations. For the complete list of available Athletics camps, visit https://goutrgv.com/sports/camps/schedule.

ARTISTIC PURSUITS

Summer Saxophone Ensemble

The ensemble is open to high school saxophonists in grades 9-12. Participants will have rehearsals and a final concert featuring both large ensemble and chamber music groups.

• Dates: June 9-18, 1-4 p.m.
• Location: Edinburg Campus
• Fee: $35
• Contact: School of Music | 956-665-3471

Vaquero Youth Band Camp
For aspiring musicians ages 12-17, the Vaquero Youth Band Camp offers expert instruction in wind instruments, percussion, and color guard. This camp is a fantastic opportunity to improve skills and make music with peers.

• Dates: June 23–27, 2025
• Fee: Early Registration: $250 (by May 15); Late Registration: $300 (after May 21)
• Location: UTRGV Performing Arts Complex
• Contact: marchingband@utrgv.edu | 956-665-3881

UTRGV Young Artists Piano Camp (Grades 5-12)

Young pianists, upgrade your skills and knowledge with internationally renowned pianists and teachers – Daniel Steenken and Carolyn True.

• Dates: June 23-27
• Location: Music Science & Learning Center, Brownsville Campus
• Fee: $200
• Contact: School of Music | 956-665-2175

STRIVE Drama Camp (Grades 3-11)

STRIVE (South Texas Remarkably Inventive Vaquero Ensemble) aims to establish children's theatre in the Rio Grande Valley by providing training in twelve areas, including improvisation, communication, problem-solving, vocal skills, movement, emotional expression, ensemble acting, and technical theatre.

• Dates: July 14-Aug. 1
• Location: Edinburg Campus
• Fee: $200
• Contact: Department of Theatre | 956-665-3252

Future pianists can take part in the summer piano camp in Brownsville to enhance their musical skills. (UTRGV Archival Photo by Paul Chouy)