The University of Texas Permian Basin is proud to offer youth programming to the community. Join now for academic, athletic, fine arts, and science camps offered throughout the summer.
Theater and Choir Camps
Experience the rhythm of summer at UTPB! Join now for an unforgettable journey where aspiring musicians and actors of all ages and skill levels gather to hone their talents. UTPB provides a variety of fine art camps including Choir and Theater camps.
High School Theater “Audition Like the Pros!”
- Age Range: High School (entering 9th grade).
- When: June 3-7.
- Where: Wagner Noël PAC, 1310 Farm to Market 1788, Midland.
- More information coming. Check here.
Elementary Theater Camp
- Age Range: Entering 4th grade through 8th grade.
- When: July 8-12.
- Where: CEED Building, North, 1310 FM1788, Midland.
- More information coming. Check here.
Large School Choir Camp
- Age Range: 14-18.
- When: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., July 10-12.
- Where: Wagner Noël Academic Wing & Engineering Building Classrooms, 1310 Farm to Market 1788, Midland.
- Registration Fee: $150.
- Description: The UTPB “Large School Choir Camp” is a three-day camp for students in Texas 5A-6A high schools who intend to audition for all-region and all-state choir. Students will work in sectionals and in full choir rehearsals to be introduced to the selected audition repertoire for the TMEA 24-25 all-state choir. Get a head start on preparing for a successful all-region audition by attending this fun and informative experience. Students will work with qualified faculty and local choir directors from our many successful choir programs.
- Register here.
Engineering Camps
UNITE/AEOP – Army Summer Camp (Engineering)
- Age Range: 9th – 12th Grade.
- When: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., June 17 – July 12.
- Where: 1st floor of Engineering Building.
- Registration Fee: None.
- Description: UNITE is a four-week, pre-collegiate summer experience for talented high school students. Hosted by The University of Texas Permian Basin, College of Engineering. UNITE encourages students to pursue college majors and careers in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related fields through a program of focused, hands-on, rigorous academics, enrichment, and career exploration.
Benefits of Participation
- Gain confidence in your ability to participate in STEM activities.
- Collaborate and solve problems as a team.
- Learn firsthand from college students and professionals how engaging STEM studies and careers can be.
- Prepare to pursue STEM majors in college and, ultimately, in future careers.
- $100 stipend to each participant.
Additional Information
- Student must first enroll with UNITE and be “approved,” then they will receive a confirmation number. That confirmation number is needed to enroll for the camp with UTPB.
Register here.
ExxonMobil Engineering Summer Camp – Middle School
- Age Range: 6th – 8th Grade.
- When: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., June 17-21.
- Where: Engineering Building, 11105 Texas 191, Midland.
- Registration Fee: $295.
- Description: Calling all Middle School students! Join us in person for an amazing hands-on experience! Solar Power; Wind Power; Gears, Pulleys, & Belt Drives; Newton’s Law; Reactor Simulation and Stirling Engine; Geology; Biological Science; Reaction of Chemicals w/Visual Changes; Materials Modeling; Design Using Engineering Graphics.
- Register here.
ExxonMobil Engineering Summer Camp – High School
- Age Range: 9th – 12th Grade.
- When: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., June 24-28.
- Where: Engineering Building, 11105 Texas 191, Midland.
- Registration Fee: $295.
- Description: Calling all Middle School students! Join us in person for an amazing hands-on experience! Solar Power; Wind Power; Gears, Pulleys, & Belt Drives; Newton’s Law; Reactor Simulation and Stirling Engine; Geology; Biological Science; Reaction of Chemicals w/Visual Changes; Materials Modeling; Design Using Engineering Graphics.
- Register here.
Basketball Camps
Boys Basketball Camp
- Age Range: 2nd – 9th grade.
- When: 9:00 a.m. – noon, 2nd – 5th grade; 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., 6th – 9th grade; June 17-19.
- Registration Fee: $100.
- Description: Skills development and skills competition, fundamentals instruction, and sports specific drills and development.
- Register 2nd-5th grade here.
- Register 6th-9th here.
Girl’s Basketball Middle School Camp
- Age Range: 6th – 8th grade.
- When: 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., May 19.
- Where: UTPB Gym, 4011 Preston Smith Road.
- Registration Fee: $40.
- Description: Instructional camp for middle school athletes.
- Register here.
Girl’s Basketball Elite Camp 1
- Age Range: 9th – 12th grade.
- When: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., June 1.
- Where: UTPB Gym, 4011 Preston Smith Road.
- Registration Fee: $75.
- Description: Elite Camp for high school students.
- Register here.
Girl’s Basketball Youth Camp
- Age Range: 2nd – 5th grade.
- When: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 2nd – 3rd grade, 12:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. 4th – 5th grade, June 14.
- Where: UTPB Gym, 4011 Preston Smith Road.
- Registration Fee: $40
- Description: Help improve fundamentals and footwork through drills, skills development, passing, shooting, lay-up drills, and live play competitions.
- Register here.
Girl’s Basketball Elite Camp 2
- Age Range: 9th – 12th grade.
- When: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., June 15.
- Where: UTPB Gym, 4011 Preston Smith Road.
- Registration Fee: $75.
- Description: Elite Camp for high school students.
- Register here.
Football Camps
Age Range: 14 – 18
Dates & Locations:
- May 23, 6-8 p.m., Desoto High School, 600 Eagle Dr., Desoto
- May 25, 6-8 p.m., Del Valle High School, 5201 Ross Rd., Del Valle
- June 22, 6-8 p.m., UTPB Football Field, 4901 E University Blvd., Odessa
- June 23, 6-8 p.m., Eastwood High School, 2430 McRae Blvd., El Paso
- July 28, 6-8 p.m., Reagan High School, 19000 Ronald Reagan Dr., San Antonio
- July 28, 6-8 p.m., Cypress Park High School, 7425 Westgreen Blvd., Cypress
Registration Fee: $45 Pre-Registration, $50 Day of.
Description: Football Instruction, position specific instruction, running, jumping, combine testing to evaluate and teach high school football players.
Register here.
Age Range: K – 8th Grade
- When: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., June 3-4.
- Where: UTPB Practice Field, 4901 E University Blvd.
- Registration Fee: $50.
- Description: Football Instruction, position specific instruction, running, jumping, combine testing.
- Register here.
UTPB Summer Maker Camp Session A
- Age Range: 6th – 12th grade.
- When: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., June 3-13.
- Where: Innovation Lab Makerspace in the Dunagan Library, 4901 E University Blvd.
- Registration Fee: $300.
- Description: This camp is very hands on, and all campers will get experience working with 3D printers, 3D scanners, laser cutter/engravers, vinyl/paper cutters, heat presses, embroidery machines, and a variety of other makerspace equipment. For a description of the equipment available in the makerspace, please visit utpb.edu/makerspace. All campers will be trained and supervised to ensure safety. Campers will also learn how designing and making contributes to entrepreneurship and learn about how to market and sell the things they make in camp.
- Register here.
UTPB Summer Maker Camp Session B
- Age Range: 6th – 12th grade.
- When: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., June 17-27.
- Location: Innovation Lab Makerspace in the Dunagan Library, 4901 E University Blvd.
- Registration Fee: $300.
- Description: This camp is very hands on, and all campers will get experience working with 3D printers, 3D scanners, laser cutter/engravers, vinyl/paper cutters, heat presses, embroidery machines, and a variety of other makerspace equipment. For a description of the equipment available in the makerspace, please visit utpb.edu/makerspace. All campers will be trained and supervised to ensure safety. Campers will also learn how designing and making contributes to entrepreneurship and learn about how to market and sell the things they make in camp.
- Register here.
Your Safety and Well Being is Our Top Priority
All youth programs involving minors at The University of Texas Permian Basin follow the Youth Protection Program (YPP) guidelines. The purpose of the YPP is to promote the safety of minors participating in programs on University premises or participation in those programs sponsored or supported by the University. All programs work closely with the YPP Director to ensure that every program operates in accordance with all of the University’s policies, rules, and regulations, as well as the laws of The State of Texas regarding the safety of minors. For more information about the Youth Protection Program, please call (432) 552-2601.
