High School Science Camps - Sternberg Museum of Natural History
Sternberg Museum of Natural History, Fort Hays State University
Program overview
High school students ages 15–18 interested in paleontology, earth and life sciences, museum collections, field research, and science communication.
Key details
- Organization
- Sternberg Museum of Natural History, Fort Hays State University
- Type
- Summer science camps
- Location
- Hays, KS; Bowman, ND; regional field sites/campgrounds
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- High school (ages 15–18)
- Cost
- Varies by program; listed fees: Scientific Illustration $4,555; Fossil Preparation Methods Kansas $4,212; Field Paleontology Kansas $3,731; scholarships available; optional $50/night pre-camp dorm/transport
- Time commitment
- Approximately 2 weeks per camp
- Application status
- Registration for 2027 programs will open in December 2026; Field Paleontology Kansas Session 2 is CLOSED
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.