AIM FOR THE STARS
Aim for the Stars has been the premier hands-on, informal science and math-oriented summer camp in the Omaha metro area. At camp, Aim for the Stars aims to ignite the inner scientist in all who come to camp.
- Grades: 3-10 (as of school year 2023-2024)
- Dates: June 5-August 4, 2023 (Camps operate weekly for 8 sessions)
- Registration: Open
CBA PREP ACADEMY
CBA Prep Academy camps are for rising sophomore, junior and senior high school students including those who are first generation, come from a low-income background, and/or have an underrepresented identity. Participants will take a deep dive into the world of business, college preparation, learn practical math skills, explore various careers, and learn from local industry leaders.
- Grades: 10-12 (as of school year 2023-2024)
- Dates:
- Business and Law Academy Camp: June 12 – 16, 2023
- Explore Business Academy Camp: June 26 – 28, 2023
- Banking and Finance Academy Camp: July 10 – 13, 2023
- Accounting Adventures Camp: July 24 – 28, 2023Registration: Open
MAVERICK INVESTMENT CAMP
Young adults in grades 11 to college freshman are invited to attend this two-day camp to learn about the world of investing from professors and local business leaders. Meet UNO students from the Maverick Investment Program who are managing over $1.5 million in assets. The camp meets from 9 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. each day for two consecutive days (M-T) in June.
Lunch provided both days. Students must provide their own transportation to and from Mammel Hall each day. There is no overnight stay. The total cost for the entire two-day camp is $5 and is limited to 25 campers.
- Grades: 11 to College Freshman (as of school year 2023-2024)
- Dates: June 26-27, 2023
- Registration: Open
Nebraska GenCyber
Nebraska GenCyber Camp (NGC) for middle school students is a free 5-day summer camp for students in the 5th to 8th grades. NGC has a theme of female empowerment and is funded by a federal grant from the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation.
Students must be from the Omaha area and/or provide their own lodging and transport to and from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Students from underrepresented populations – including rural populations - are highly encouraged to apply. No prerequisite knowledge is required to participate. Camp is completely free for students. Meals are covered. Middle school students will also take home some curricula-centered technology to further explore cybersecurity after camp.
- Grades: 5-8 (as of school year 2023-2024)
- Dates: June 12-16, 2023
- Registration: Open
UNO JAZZ CAMP
The UNO Jazz Camp and the Great Plains Great Big Band have combined their efforts to bring you some of the top jazz educators and performers in the country. This big band camp is designed for enthusiastic instrumental students in grades 7 and older to learn more about jazz theory, improvisation and performance.
- Grades: 7 and up (as of school year 2023-2024)
- Dates: June 5-9, 2023
- Registration: Open