Summer Camps

Looking for educational and fun activities for your children this summer? Texas Woman’s University provides a variety of camps for local children of all ages.

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Summer Camps 2026

June

ChemCamp
June 1–5, 2026

Times: Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Friday, 9 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Ages: Rising 9th–rising 12th grade students
Registration Fee: $125
Format: On Denton Campus
Registration: Required Register for ChemCamp

More information: Visit ChemCamp site

Discover the magic of chemistry through interactive, hands-on labs and activities designed to showcase exciting careers in chemistry. Students will hear from research scientists and field experts as they learn about microplastics, green chemistry, solar cells and chemical recycling. Watch science come to life through the use of simulations and 3D modeling under the guidance of TWU chemists.

No previous experience is required. Rising 9th-rising 12th grade students are invited to apply.

Sponsored by TWU Division of Chemistry and Biochemistry

TWU/AFA CyberCamp: Level 1
June 8–12, 2026

Times: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Ages: Rising 9th–rising 12th grade students
Cost: $125
Format: On Denton Campus
Registration: Required Register for CyberCamp: Level 1

More information: Visit the TWU/AFA CyberCamp site

The camp emphasizes fun, hands-on learning of cybersecurity principles that are relevant and applicable to everyday life. Developed by the Air Force Association (AFA), the camp curriculum covers new topics and engages participants in hands-on activities each day, building up to an exciting, final team competition simulating real cyber security situations faced by industry professionals. No previous experience is required.

Sponsored by TWU Division of Computer Science

Teen Fashion Camp
June 8–12, 2026

Ages: 13–18
Cost: $595 for registration; additional cost for Overnight Lodging Package
Format: On Denton campus
Registration: Required - limited to 20 Register for Teen Fashion Camp - June

More information: Visit the Fashion Camps site

The five-day camps focus on campers learning sewing and apparel construction skills with additional projects in fashion sketching, trend board development, design concepts, textiles, color theory, and fashion show production. Instruction throughout the camps will be provided by TWU Fashion program faculty and local fashion industry professionals, with undergraduate fashion students assisting the instructors and campers throughout each day.

Sponsored by TWU Division of Fashion Design & Merchandising

Literacy Camp
June 8–18, 2026

Times: Monday–Friday (1st week) Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Ages: Students who are Deaf/hh (IEP or 504) ages from pre-K to school-age
Cost: TBD
Format: On Denton Campus

Our Literacy Camp is designed to build reading skills while empowering children to become confident self-advocates. Through engaging, structured activities centered around books featuring heroic deaf characters, students will strengthen their literacy abilities while also seeing themselves represented in powerful and meaningful ways. The superhero theme brings an added layer of fun and motivation, encouraging campers to view themselves as capable, strong, and unique learners.

More Information: contact Kristi Cersley at kcersley@twu.edu or visit Communication Sciences’ Camps & Special Programs site

Sponsored by TWU Department of Communication Sciences and Oral Health

Food is a Passport—Let’s Use It!
June 15–18, 2026

Times: Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Ages: 9–15
Cost: $325*
Format: On Denton Campus
Registration: Required Register for Food is a Passport

More information: TWU Summer Nutrition and Culinary Camp

Food is a Passport is a hands-on, culturally enriched nutrition and culinary camp designed for students who love food, cooking, learning and trying new things. During this multi-day experience, students will “travel” to different regions of the world; exploring the flavors, ingredients, and food traditions that make each culture unique.

Sponsored by TWU Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences

TWU/AFA CyberCamp: Level 2
June 22–26, 2026

PREREQUISITE: verifiable completion of AFA CyberPatriot Level 1 at TWU CyberCamp or another equivalent facility
Times: Monday–Thursday, 8:45 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Friday, 8:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Ages: Rising 9th–rising 12th grade students
Cost: $125
Format: On Denton Campus
Registration: Required Register for CyberCamp: Level 2
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025

More information: Visit the TWU/AFA CyberCamp site

Sponsored by TWU Division of Computer Science

Junior Fashion Camp
June 22–26, 2026

Ages: 9-13
Cost: $595 for registration; additional cost for Overnight Lodging Package
Format: On Denton campus
Registration: Required - limited to 20 Register for Junior Fashion Camp

More information: Visit the Fashion Camps site

Sponsored by TWU Division of Fashion Design & Merchandising

A Day in the Life of a Dietitian: Exploring Careers in Nutrition
June 23–24, 2026

Times: Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Ages: 12–18
Cost: $125 (includes participants preparing their own nutritious lunches in our new Wellness Kitchen located in the Health Sciences Center)
Format: On Denton Campus
Maximum Enrollment: 10
Registration: Required Register for A Day in the Life of a Dietitian

More information: TWU Summer Nutrition and Culinary Camp

This two-day interactive camp introduces middle school and high school students to the world of dietetics and nutrition. Through hands-on activities, mini simulations, real-world case scenarios, and conversations with practicing dietitians, students will explore what it means to work in the field of nutrition and health.

Camp sponsored by TWU Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences

July

Preschool Articulation, Language and Literacy Camp
July 6–17, 2026

Ages: 3 to early school age
Times: Monday through Friday (2 weeks), 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Cost: $300
Format: On Denton Campus

This camp is designed for children with mild language disorders and moderate to severe speech sound disorders. It takes an intensive therapy approach that integrates individualized motor learning and functional communication into engaging, play-based activities. Through a combination of music, motor, and literacy activities, children participate in both individual and group therapy sessions.

Please note: For each camp, a pre-camp assessment may be required to evaluate each child’s current abilities and inform individualized instruction. If needed, you may be contacted to schedule a screening during the week prior to the start of camp.

More Information: Contact Kristi Cersley at kcersley@twu.edu or visit Communication Sciences’ Camps & Special Programs site

Sponsored by TWU Department of Communication Sciences and Oral Health

TWU STEM Quest
July 7–10, 2026

Times: Tuesday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Ages: Students entering grades 6-8
Cost: $250
Format: On Denton Campus
Registration: Required Register for STEM Quest

Designed for curious middle school students, this dynamic camp invites participants to dive into environmental science, biology, engineering, robotics and data science through hands-on challenges and real-world discovery. By building robots, investigating ecosystems, and uncovering patterns in data, campers will think critically, collaborate with peers, and solve problems like true innovators. No previous experience is required.

More Information: Visit the TWU STEM Quest site

Sponsored by TWU School of Education

Teen Fashion Camp
July 6–10, 2026

Ages: 13–18
Cost: $595 for registration; additional cost for Overnight Lodging Package
Format: On Denton campus
Registration: Required – limited to 20 Register for Teen Fashion Camp - July

More information: Visit the Fashion Camps site

Sponsored by TWU Division of Fashion Design & Merchandising

STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, & Medicine) Camp
Session 1: July 13–17, 2026 | Session 2: July 20–24, 2026

Times: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Ages: Rising 9th–rising 12th grade students
Registration Fee: $125
Format: On Denton Campus
Registration: Required Register for STEMM Camp

More information: Visit Summer STEM Camps

STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, & Medicine) Camp invites students to explore biology and medical sciences through hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory activities and engaging real-world case studies.

Sponsored by TWU Division of Biology

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