Computer Science Summer Camp

July 13-26, 2025

Good afternoon! 

The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is now accepting applications for a summer learning opportunity for high school students. The Raikes School is hosting its ninth year of “Innovate: The Raikes School Way,” led by Executive Director of the Raikes School, Dr. Steve Cooper. The summer camp was highlighted by Forbes in 2019 and continues to provide high-quality computer science education to interested students!

During the two-week, overnight camp students will: 

• Develop core programming skills and learn innovation concepts through a project-oriented curriculum 
• Receive instruction from Raikes School faculty members and experience what classes can be like in the Raikes School 
• Visit campus research labs and local employer partners 
• Interact with Raikes School students and staff, all of whom play a key role in the competitive selection process to our program each year 

Key Details:

• Innovate: The Raikes School Way is a great opportunity for high school students, with priority given to students in the high school graduating class of 2026.
• The camp serves students with little to no experience in computing, as well as those looking to enhance their existing computer science skills.
• Students in the graduating class of 2027 will be accepted on a space-available basis.
• The camp will be held at the Kauffman Academic Residential Center, home of the Raikes School, in the heart of Nebraska's City Campus from July 13-26, 2025.
• Cost to attend is $1,995 and covers all housing, meals, instruction, and activities associated with the camp.
• Full and partial scholarships are available - students can apply for scholarships through the Summer Camp application.

Priority Application Deadline: March 31, 2025 - Students who submit their application by this priority date will be notified of admission & scholarship decisions by April 11, 2025. 

Final Application Deadline: May 1, 2025 - Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after May 1 as space is available. 

Please consider sharing this invitation with interested students, as well as teachers or community partners who may encourage students to apply. 

Interested students can find more details and complete the application at https://raikes.unl.edu/summer-camp/.

If you have any questions about the camp, please email me at tluensmann2@unl.edu.

Sincerely,

Theresa Arneal

Assistant Director of Recruitment and Outreach

Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management