High School Robotics Summer Camp

Workshops & Summer Camps for High School Students

Discover hands-on summer camps and workshops at Widener University designed for high school students ready to explore new interests and experience college life.

Take a Sneak Peek Into Our Summer Camps & Workshops

Our diverse portfolio of camps and workshops is ever-expanding, offering something new and captivating for everyone. Join us as we embark on a journey filled with adventure, learning, and endless possibilities!

Join engineering summer camps for high school students and take part in exciting projects, including thrilling rocket launches.

Engineering Summer Camp

Widener's Engineering Summer Camp is your gateway to the world of engineering, offering interactive sessions, hands-on activities, and computer workshops led by our esteemed faculty. 

Dive into diverse engineering fields like biomedical, chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, and robotics engineering while meeting and learning from experts in the field. Experience action-packed days filled with engaging activities, demonstrations, and experiments designed to ignite your passion for engineering.

Dates: June 22-25, 2026
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Explore robotics summer camps and engineering programs for high school students, designed to inspire innovation and build technical skills.

Robotics Summer Camp

Discover a wealth of robotics knowledge at our summer camp, from mastering autonomous strategies to programming with VEX code. Guided by Widener engineering professors, this camp promises to enhance your robot building prowess. 

Collaborate with robotics community leaders and Widener's faculty to craft competition strategies and refine engineering skills. Dive into topics like robotics systems, programming, optimization, and competition strategies during the camp sessions.

Dates: July 20-23
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Social Work Class

Social Work Summer Camp

Enhance your understanding the profession of social work as well as dual degrees or minors in the fields of psychology, counseling, criminal justice, sociology, anthropology, women and gender studies, African American studies, and undecided majors. 

Date: June 16, 2026
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Health Career Explorers Summer Camp

Explore health careers like nursing, physical therapy, and clinical psychology, with hands-on learning in state-of-the-art labs.You will have the opportunity to meet fellow high school students, learn in our state-of-the-art simulation labs, and explore our beautiful campus.

Dates: June 22-25, 2026
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Scientists Summer Camp

Explore real-world science through hands-on workshops in biology, chemistry, engineering, forensics, and more at Widener’s Next Generation Scientists Summer Camp. This immersive experience includes faculty-led sessions, campus lab activities, sustainability-focused learning, and opportunities to connect with current Widener science students—all capped off with special events like stargazing and a visit to Taylor Arboretum.

Dates: June 22-25, 2026
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Why Register for a Widener Workshop or Summer Camp?

Hands-On Learning 💡

You'll learn and discover through interactive, hands-on learning experiences like laboratory exercises, design sessions, and friendly competitions. These activities offer opportunities to help you develop important skills like teamwork and leadership while also getting a glimpse into the fields you may be considering for college.

Connect with Faculty 👩🏽‍🏫

Camps and workshops provide a unique opportunity for you to meet distinguished college professors who excel in their fields. Learning alongside these faculty members opens doors to gain valuable knowledge and advice that you can carry with you on your future academic and professional pursuits.

 

Experience Campus 🏫

You'll experience firsthand the dynamic atmosphere of a college learning environment. Interacting with both high school peers and current Widener undergraduate students provides a unique opportunity to forge lasting connections. It can be a great way to make friends and get an intro to life at college.