Summer Camps

The College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to offer a variety of camp experiences for children entering grades 4th-12th.

Oakland University works to ensure safe conduct and supportive interaction between youth and program leaders.

Learn more about our initiatives.

Call 248-370-3177 for assistance with registration or email oupace@oakland.edu.

2026 Summer Camps: Grades 2-12

Philosophy Camp
Grades: 9th-12th, July 2027

Philosophy Camp is an overnight summer camp that provides high school students and undergraduates with an opportunity that combines learning, leadership and humor.

Our theme for 2027: TBD  

Need-based scholarships available!

Camp Fee (includes five days/four nights): $TBD

Apply for the Philosophy Camp

BIO Camp: Explore the Science of Life
Grades 6th-8th, July 2027

Experience a day in the life of a biologist. This camp will provide middle school students with hands-on learning in Biological Sciences, including genetics, microbiology, ecology and environmental biology.

Students will conduct lab and field research projects that incorporate elements of STEAM education.

Students will explore the OU campus, visit research labs, OU Biological Preserve and Campus Student Organic Farm. This camp will incorporate team-building activities, project-based learning and STEAM education.

Camp Fee: $TBD

• July 12-16, 2027 or July 19-23, 2027
• 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Register for BIO Camp

Language and Culture Camps — Japanese, Spanish, Sureth
Grades 4th-8th

Welcome to a week of language and culture!

Campers will learn about the language and the people who speak it through active participation in culturally authentic, fun activities. No previous experience required.

Japanese Camp

• July 2027 - TBD
• Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Spanish Camp

• June 2027 - TBD
• Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Camp Fee: $TBD

Register for Language Camp

Introduction to Quantum Physics Camp
Grades 10th-12th, June 21 - July 1, 2027, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

In a series of lectures on quantum physics, Professor Evgeniy Khain will discuss revolutionary ideas in physics that were developed in the beginning of the 20th century. We will focus on the Nobel Prize-winning research of five scientists, including the work of Einstein, Rutherford and Bohr. How do objects absorb and emit light, and what are the mysteries of the structure of the atom? Some of these intriguing questions will be answered both theoretically and in lab demonstrations.

AP Calculus is required; see more on the Physics Department website.

Camp Fee: $TBD

Apply for the Introduction to Quantum Physics Camp

Meadow Brook Writing Project Youth Writing Camps

Visit the Meadow Brook Writing Project website for more information.

Register for Youth Writing Camps

Summer Mathematics Institute 

For Bright and Gifted Pre-College Students

The Summer Mathematics Institute is a free opportunity for bright and gifted pre-college students to interact with university faculty and each other, to take some challenging math classes that earn college credit, and have fun in an academic atmosphere. The Institute runs approximately from late June through the first week of August each summer. Students are encouraged to apply early (before the deadline of mid-May). If you are interested in applying, you may request an application by sending an email to echeng@oakland.edu.

For more information: https://www.oakland.edu/math/outreach/ousmi/