2026 Summer Programs and Camps
AAMU Announces 2026 Summer Programs and Camps
Research Experience for Secondary School Students in Ceramics and Nanostructures
June 1 – July 31
High school students in Huntsville, Madison, and surrounding areas can gain hands-on STEM research experience in this competitive summer program. Participants will work closely with a primary mentor in a university laboratory, receiving instruction and practical training in ceramics and nanostructures. The program runs Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for eight weeks and offers a $1,000 monthly stipend. Four positions are available for U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have completed 10th, 11th, or early 12th grade. Students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Accepted participants under 19 will need parental approval for medical and liability forms. Apply by May 15, 2026, to jumpstart your journey in STEM research. For information, contact rami.bommareddi@aamu.edu. For a PDF application email vetrea.ruffin@aamu.edu.
AgriFCS Academy Summer Camp
June 7–11, 2026
Alabama A&M University’s Department of Family and Consumer Sciences will host a free weeklong Agriculture and Family and Consumer Sciences (AgriFCS) Academy Summer Camp June 7–11, 2026, in the Carver Complex, Hobson Wing. The residential camp will introduce rising high school juniors to career pathways in food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences while engaging them in hands-on learning experiences and campus life. Participants are expected to reside on campus, attend all scheduled activities and demonstrate a willingness to learn and a positive attitude. Accepted students must submit completed medical and liability forms signed by a parent or guardian. For more information, email ethel.jones@aamu.edu.
Bulldog Summer Academy
June 1–25, 2026
Alabama A&M University will host the Bulldog Summer Academy June 1–25, 2026, in the Carver Complex North, Room 204. The program, held Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., provides rising first- through fifth-grade students with a fun and academically engaging summer experience designed to strengthen math and literacy skills. Participants spend half of each session building confidence in mathematics and the other half developing reading and writing abilities through hands-on, interactive lessons tailored to young learners. The academy offers a supportive environment where students can grow academically and socially while maintaining learning momentum during the summer, providing a total of 48 hours of academic support. Transportation vouchers are available to help offset travel costs for participating families.
Workshop on Nanoscience & Technology
June 22–25
The NSF-RISE Program in the Physics Department will host a dynamic, hands-on workshop introducing students to the cutting-edge world of nanoscience and technology. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the program is open to highly motivated 10th-, 11th- and rising 12th-grade students from Huntsville, Madison and surrounding areas who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Participants will work alongside faculty experts, explore emerging scientific concepts and receive a $300 stipend. Ten students will be selected, and applicants must submit an official academic transcript; medical and liability forms signed by a parent or guardian are required upon acceptance. Students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The application deadline is May 20, 2026. For information, contact rami.bommareddi@aamu.edu.