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University of Memphis Youth Summer Programs 2025

 

The University of Memphis is proud to offer the following Summer 2025 programs for youth of various age. Please see the details below, and check back for more camp offerings. 


 

Early Learning Research Center Summer Camp

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Program Dates: June 2- July 18

Program Details: We invite your children ages 3-6 to participate in our Summer Camp Program, specially designed to encourage discovery and imagination through use of senses! Campers will engage in project-based explorations of the world around them through science, technology, engineering, arts, and inquiry. A series of open-ended projects will provoke investigation and awaken creativity among our campers. Camp hours are 8-5PM. 

Contact: elrc@memphis.edu 


 

University Schools Summer Sports Clinics! Get in the Game This Summer!

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Program Dates:

  • Soccer: June 2–5 (Grades 3–5) | June 16–19 (Grades 6–8)
  • Volleyball: June 16–19 (Grades 2–5) | June 23–26 (Grades 6–8)
  • Basketball: July 7–10 (Grades 2–5) | July 14–17 (Grades 6–8)

Program Details: Join us for fun, skill-building clinics in soccer, volleyball, and basketball for students in Grades 2–8. Led by experienced coaches, each 4-day clinic offers fun, teamwork, and athletic growth in a supportive environment.

Contact: keith.loupe@memphis.edu


 

Penny Hardaway Basketball Camp

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Program Name I Penny Hardaway Basketball Camp

Program Dates: June 2-5 & June 16-18

Program Details: A four day camp geared to develop and improve camper’s individual basketball skills. The Camp is open to all ability levels and will provide a positive and fun teaching environment for all campers. Each day will include intense skill instruction from Memphis staff and players. The camp hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. On the last day of camp, campers will be dismissed at 12:00 pm following an awards ceremony.

Contact: https://pennyhardawaybasketballcamp.com 


 

Summer at the Scheidt

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Program Name I Summer at the Scheidt Choir Camp

Program Dates: June 9-13

Program Details: Welcome to the Summer at the Scheidt Choir Camp – the ultimate destination for choral enthusiasts seeking to elevate their skills and prepare for the upcoming choral year! Immerse yourself in a week filled with inspiration, education, and camaraderie as you embark on a musical journey with our expert faculty.

Contact: https://memphis.edu/scheidtsummer/ 

 

Program Name I Summer at the Scheidt Band + Orchestra Camp

Program Dates: June 16-20

Program Details: Band + Orchestra Camp is for rising 7th - 12th graders

Welcome to the Summer at the Scheidt Band + Orchestra Camp, where a musical adventure awaits you! Join us for a week of unparalleled experiences, refined techniques, and newfound confidence as you dive into the world of band and orchestra.

Contact: https://memphis.edu/scheidtsummer/ 

 

Program Name I Summer at the Scheidt Popular Music Camp

Program Dates: June 23-27

Program Details: Popular Music Camp is for rising 7th - 12th graders

Welcome to the Popular Music Camp – your gateway to the exciting world of the music industry! Our comprehensive program is designed to immerse campers in the creative and dynamic realm of popular music, covering everything from songwriting to beat making and providing valuable insights into the behind-the-scenes workings of the music business.

Contact: https://memphis.edu/scheidtsummer/ 

 

Program Name I Summer at the Scheidt Elementary Music Camp

Program Dates: July 7-11

Program Details: Elementary Music Camp is for rising 1st - 6th graders

Welcome to Music Camp – the ultimate summer experience for budding musicians and music enthusiasts! Our camp is designed to foster a love for music in a fun and inclusive environment, making it the perfect choice for rising 1st-6th graders who appreciate the magic of melodies. Our Music Camp is open to all, regardless of musical background or experience.

Contact: https://memphis.edu/scheidtsummer/ 


 

Pre-ETS Summer Camps

2025 Pre-Employment Transition Summer Camp

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Program Dates:June 2-13, June 16-27, July 7-18

Program Details: The University of Memphis Institute on Disability will provide in-person Pre-ETS Summer Camps. These camps provide experiential learning and afford students with disabilities ages 14-22 the opportunity to gain valuable experiences in a variety of areas.

Contact: nbnnett5@memphis.edu 


 

Cyber Ambassadors Tech Camp

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Program Dates: June 30- July 2

Program Details: This year’s Cyber Ambassadors Tech Camp will offer high school students a distinctive learning experience focused on fundamental cybersecurity principles and ethics, while raising cybersecurity awareness through a range of autonomous R/C car projects on various types of cybersecurity attack scenarios including password hacking, buffer overflow attack, and man-in-the-middle attack. 

Contact: mwon@memphis.edu


 

Physics and Materials Science Summer Camp

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Program Dates: June 23 - 27

Program Details: Camp is for all high-school aged students.

The Physics and Materials Science Summer Camp is a week-long experience hosted by the Department of Physics and Materials Science at the University of Memphis. Throughout the week, high school students will discover what it means to be a physicist through hands-on activities, research lab tours, and mini-seminars on a variety of topics from black holes down to the elementary particles making up matter. Camp hours are 9 AM-1:15 PM.


 

Governor's School for International Studies

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Program Dates: June 7-28

Program Details: The Tennessee Governor's School for International Studies (GSIS) at the University of Memphis is a summer program for rising high school Juniors and Seniors. The program exposes its scholars to languages, cultures, lectures, and activities designed to broaden horizons and deepen perspectives on issues as diverse as international business, immigration, genocide, national security, world hunger, health and environmental issues. 

Contact: https://www.memphis.edu/govschool/contact.php 


 

Jackson Swim Team 

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Program Dates: May 28, 2024 - May 27, 2025 (Year-round swim programs for kids of all ages and abilities) 

Program Details: Jackson Swim Team exists to provide a productive, safe, and fun learning and competitive swim program, with trained coaches and volunteer support, that empowers athletes to succeed to their highest potential in and out of the water. JAX Summer Swim Team is for swimmers who want to participate in the sport for the summer. Our goal is for Summer Swim Team members to both enjoy swimming and also get introduced to competitive swimming by encouraging beginner-friendly meets. Swim Lessons are also available for those learning to swim for safety and skill development. 

Contact: jaxswimming@gmail.com or by phone at 731-300-1695