🧪 Maryville University Saints Science Academy
- Hands-on labs
- College campus experience
- Career exploration
- Small class sizes
- State-of-the-art facilities
Saints Science Academy is a four-day hands-on science camp at Maryville University designed for rising high school juniors and seniors. My kids have been involved in various summer programs over the years, and this one actually stands out because it feels more like a college experience than a typical kids camp.
The Program: June 15-18, 2026 (9am-12pm) Registration deadline: May 27 Registration fee: $100
Campers explore biology, biochemistry, forensic science, and chemistry through hands-on labs and career exploration activities. They work with science professionals and learn real laboratory techniques in college-level settings.
Why Families Love It: - College campus experience (great prep for future college visits) - State-of-the-art labs and equipment - Real science professionals as instructors - Connects theory to actual careers in healthcare and science - Small class sizes mean your kid actually gets attention
Pro tip: This fills up fast. If your teenager is considering science, pre-med, or any STEM field, register early. The $100 registration fee is a drop compared to college tuition, and it gives them a real taste of what that path looks like.
Registration: Head over to the Maryville University summer programs page for details. They have a few different options this summer if you want to explore other areas like cybersecurity or sports business.
This is one of those programs that helps teenagers see their future in a concrete way.