Sternberg Science Camps+ High School Programs

Sternberg Science Camps+ High School Programs are earth and life science camps for high school students aged 15-18, organized by the Sternberg Museum of Natural History at Fort Hays State University. Several two-week camps take place at the museum in Hays, Kansas, with additional camps at partner sites in North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Missouri, Colorado and California. The program is designed for students interested in paleontology, geology, biology or science communication, with registration for 2027 programs opening in December 2026; the Kansas camps list a registration cost of $3,731 including meals, lodging, in-camp transport and materials ( flights not included) and scholarships are available.

Meals, lodging, in-camp transport, materials; potential scholarships

High school students aged 15-18 with interest in paleontology, geology, biology or science communication.