UTSA summer camps: Exciting opportunities await students of all ages

Students look at bones during the Archaeology 101 & 201 Summer Camps.

APRIL 21, 2025 — With the close of the spring semester just weeks away, preparations for summer programs at UTSA are in full swing. Beginning as early as June, a wide range of camps will be available for children from kindergarten through high school, as well as for young adults.

These programs cater to diverse interests—including science, engineering, architecture, athletics, music and creative writing—giving participants the chance to explore new passions in an engaging environment. Campers will interact with UTSA’s dedicated faculty, staff and students, all while enjoying hands-on experiences and creating lasting memories. In addition to offering fun and learning, the camps support UTSA’s commitment to nurturing a college-going mindset across the San Antonio community by welcoming participants to explore the university’s campuses.

Throughout the summer, UTSA will offer half-day and full-day camps at its Main, Downtown and Southwest locations. Some programs will span a few days, while others extend over several weeks.

Summer Camps 2025

Criminal Justice Summer Camp

The camp exposes rising high school juniors, rising seniors and incoming college freshmen to the criminal justice system. Students will have opportunities to learn the functions of police in society, apply scientific theories to criminal investigations by examining a mock crime scene, and visit the Federal and County Courthouses, Bexar County Emergency Management Office and SAPD Public Safety Headquarters.

Summer Career Academy in Architecture and Interior Design

These in-person camps introduce high schoolers to the educational tools that architects and interior designers use and to the wide variety of careers available. Campers can choose from a variety of programs, including the Rocketry and Robotics Camp and a How It’s Made program for budding engineers. Plus, they will gain hands-on insight from UTSA's faculty.

Archaeology 101 & 201 Summer Camps

Campers will participate in outdoor and indoor activities while exploring archaeological discoveries, methods and ethics. With four different sessions, campers will have a chance to engage in a variety of topics. This camp is open to ages 9-13.

Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design Camps

Join us for six engineering summer camps that engage high school students in engineering fields through workshops, faculty lectures, lab tours and weeklong competitions.

Sports Science Summer Camp

This exciting camp offers a unique mix of hands-on activities, expert-led lectures and field trips designed to immerse students in the world of sports science. Each day is packed with engaging sessions, including injury prevention, resistance training, endurance sports, biomechanical analysis and adapted physical activities.

UTSA Sports and Athletics Camps

UTSA Athletics hosts a variety of exciting sport-specific camps on Main Campus. Offerings include baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball and cheer.

Youth Performance Program

This UTSA Campus Recreation camp brings young athletes ages 12-17 closer to their goals through a four-week program that benefits sprinting, change of direction, body control and jumping skills.

Youth and Teen Summer Art Studios

Summer Art Studios are the most comprehensive and largest summer arts experience for students in San Antonio, offering eight weeks of exciting and unique classes for students ages 5-18. Media range from wheel throwing and photography to metalsmithing and sculpture.

Summer Band Institute

This camp offers a comprehensive music experience focused on developing the individual musician as well as offering a series of unique and fun opportunities. The Institute is offered to middle school and high school band students from across the country.

Percussion Camp

Students will be immersed in the exciting world of percussion, developing technique and musicality, improving sight-reading abilities and learning new styles of music. Through interactive masterclasses, talks, music technology sessions and ensemble experiences, students will receive instruction from UTSA faculty and guest instructors.

UTSA All-State Choir Camp

The UTSA All-State Choir Camp continues to be a leader in the Texas All-State Choir preparatory process. Outstanding clinicians from prominent Texas high school music programs, along with UTSA’s own superb conductors and faculty, will provide an intensive study of the All-State audition music to high school campers from across the state.

UTSA Mariachi All-State Summer Clinic

The clinic will feature segmented rehearsals of All-State music, fundamental music instruction, sectionals, vocal training and full mariachi rehearsals, all led by instrumental experts and teachers. The camp will conclude with a recital highlighting the music rehearsed throughout the week.

UTSA Flute Day

High school flutists and piccoloists are invited to join Rachel Woolf and Professor Linda Jenkins to explore tone and technique development, practice strategies, and masterclass performances; prevent injuries through stretching; and engage in a flute choir reading session.

— Drew Vincent