Ignite Their Future 2025 - Camp Details
Register for Ignite Their Future in-person Summer STEM Camps at: cetrain.isu.edu/ignitetheirfuture
Journey Into Robotics (8th-12th grades)
Dive into the exciting world of Vex Robotics and discover how your curiosity today can lead to tomorrow’s tech careers. In this hands-on course, students will work in teams to design, build, and program a VEX robot capable of completing real-world engineering challenges.
Throughout the week, participants will gain practical experience with robotics systems and learn the fundamentals of programming logic, sensors, and automation. By the end of the course, students will apply their new skills in a friendly competition, testing their robot in a fun, fast-paced game environment.
Along the way, students will explore key STEM concepts and terminology while learning how robotics ties directly into high-demand careers in engineering, electronics, computer science, and automation.
This experience is presented in partnership with the Pocatello Haywire Robotics Team. This course offers a unique opportunity to connect with mentors, learn more about Haywire Robotics Team, and explore the programs at Idaho State University.
Build & Launch Rockets! (5th-9th grades)
Get ready to launch into an action-packed week of hands-on fun! In this exciting camp, you’ll build and keep your own stomp rocket, water rocket, egg drop rocket, and even a Estes rocket.
The Useless Box and ESP Controllers (9th-12th grades)
In this hands-on, project-based course, students unlock the door to exciting careers in electronics, robotics, and engineering technology. Through fun and engaging activities, they’ll gain valuable insight to today’s high-demand tech fields.
Participants will explore foundational concepts in electronics and motor control by building a "useless box." They'll gain practical experience in electronic circuit construction through prototyping (breadboarding) and printed circuit board soldering, along with using professional tools like digital multimeters and oscilloscopes to test and analyze their creations.
In addition to building a "useless box" (video example), students will dive into Arduino ESP32 programming, learning to bring their projects to life through code. They'll write programs to control sensors and motors, developing key skills in microcontroller logic and embedded systems.
This camp is brought to you by the Robotics and Communication Systems Engineering Technology program at Idaho State University. Get ready to learn from an electronics mastermind who lives and breathes circuits, sensors, and everything in between! .
LEGO Robotics Challenge: Build, Code, Compete! (5th-8th grades)
Get ready for a week of building, programming, and battling with LEGO Spike robots! In this hands-on camp, you’ll work in teams to design, build, and program a LEGO Spike robot. By the end of the week, you'll put your team's robot to the test in an exciting competition where your creations will go head-to-head!
Not only will you learn how to build and code a robot, but you’ll also develop essential skills like teamwork and sportsmanship. It is the perfect balance of cooperation and competition. Whether you’re a future technician, engineer, coder, or just love playing with LEGOs, this camp is all about fun, learning, and robots!
This camp is hosted by the Energy Systems Technology and Education Center at Idaho State University, offering you a unique chance to learn from experts in technology. Ready to build the ultimate robot and show off your skills? Let’s make your LEGO bot the best of the bunch!
Radiation Detectives (5th-8th grades)
In this exciting, hands-on summer camp, students will uncover the science behind radiation and explore how it’s safely used in real-world careers.
Did you know we are exposed to radiation every single day? That’s right, background radiation is all around us! We even use radiation to stay healthy, for example, when a dentist uses an X-ray to check for cavities, or when a doctor uses an X-ray to determine if there is a broken bone.
In this camp, students will learn how to detect natural background radiation, explore the tools and technologies used in nuclear facilities, and gear up in personal protective equipment (PPE), just like the professionals. Through fun experiments and real-world simulations, students will bust myths, challenge misconceptions, and see how nuclear science powers our world safely and efficiently.
This camp is proudly hosted by the Energy Systems Nuclear Operations Technology Program at Idaho State University. You’ll be learning from the Program Coordinator herself, a true expert in the field. So, get ready to ask questions, get inspired, and see just how cool nuclear science can be!
3D Tech for Natural History Fantasy (9th-12th grades)
Step into the past using the tools of the future! In this unique hands-on course offered by the ISU Museum of Natural History, students will use cutting-edge 3D printing technology to explore themes from natural history and bring them to life through creative, fantasy-inspired design. From prehistoric creatures to mythical relics, students will design and print unique pieces inspired by the ancient world, then take them home to keep!
This class is perfect for students who love history, design, or just creating cool stuff with tech in a museum setting that’s packed with inspiration.
Emergency Medical Heroes (9th-12th grades)
Experience the adrenaline rush of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in this action-packed course! Led by a highly qualified instructor with years of real-world EMS experience, you’ll get hands-on training in essential skills like CPR, First Aid, and administering IVs and shots.
You’ll also explore how EMS teams respond during emergencies. Whether you’re considering a career in healthcare or just curious about what it's like to work on the frontlines, this course gives you the tools and knowledge to jumpstart your journey.
Hosted by the ISU College of Technology Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) department in collaboration with the Health Occupations Department, this course is a great way to get practical experience and earn certifications that can lead to kickstarting your career in medicine.
Bright Ideas: Hands-On Electronics Fun! (5th-8th grades)
Get ready to spark your creativity and explore the electrifying world of electronics in this hands-on camp! Supported by the semiconductor manufacturing sector and hosted by the ISU College of Technology, this camp will have you building cool and practical circuits like flashlights, night lights, and other fun gadgets that you get to take home. You’ll learn how everyday electronics work, all while discovering the technology behind the powerful semiconductors that make it all possible!
With easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of hands-on building, you’ll get to play with wires, lights, and more, seeing your creations light up and come to life. Whether you're interested in technology, engineering, or just love to tinker, this camp is your chance to build, create, and see how electronics power the world around you.