SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS

Summer Youth Camps at ��ý River State ��ý provide engaging experiences that encourage learning, creativity, personal growth, and hands-on exploration in a fun and supportive environment all summer long.

Available Programs

Athletics Summer Camps & Clinics

��ý Athletics runs the most visible and consistent set of youth summer camps.

Core Sports Camps (2026 confirmed)

Format

Typically week-long sessions
Led by ��ý coaching staff
Skill development + gameplay focus

Additional year-round youth athletics

Youth swim team (“River Rats”)
Sports clinics across same sports

Contact

For more information or if you have any additional questions about ��ý River Camps & Clinics, please contact:

Baseball: ftorre@irsc.edu or (772)-462-7737
Basketball: tjackson3@irsc.edu or (772)-462-7762
Softball: tlindberg@irsc.edu or (772)-462-7419
Swimming & Diving: sbrinn@irsc.edu or (772)-462-7775
Volleyball: eergle@irsc.edu or (772)-462-7062

STEM / Technology Summer Camps & Youth Programs

These are run through Continuing Education + Advanced Manufacturing / Workforce programs.

Advanced Manufacturing / Tech Camps

3D Printing Camps (middle & high school)
CAD / design workshops
Robotics & engineering camps

Robotics Programs (Youth)

VEX Robotics program (ages ~10–14)
Multi-level coding + engineering curriculum

Emerging Technology / STEM Camps (Recurring)

Engineering / manufacturing exposure
Coding + robotics + digital fabrication
Career exploration in technical fields

Continuing Education – Youth Enrichment Programs

These are broader “non-sports camps,” often branded as enrichment or youth programs.

Examples

Coding & robotics camps
3D design / printing
Technology-focused workshops
Creative / digital skills programming

These may run:

As summer camps
Or as short multi-day workshops during summer

Pre-��ý & Career Exploration Camps

Less consistently branded year-to-year but recurring in ��ý programming:

Career exploration camps (health sciences, manufacturing, etc.)
Pre-college exposure programs
Hands-on faculty-led experiences

Specialty / Partner Youth Camps

These appear intermittently or through partnerships:

Expanding Horizons Summer Youth Camp (community-linked program)
Other community-directory-listed ��ý youth camps (vary annually)

Robotics for Beginners

This hands-on robotics program is designed for students ages 10–14 to explore STEM through building and programming robots using VEX IQ kits. Students develop teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills while learning how mechanical and coding systems work together.

Beginner sessions are available for students with no prior experience, providing a fun and supportive introduction to robotics. Each session helps build confidence and prepares students for future STEM opportunities and robotics competitions.

VEX Robotics is a globally recognized platform that allows students to design, build, and program customizable robots using beginner to advanced coding languages, while also offering opportunities to participate in competitive challenges.

Program Information

Time: 8am to 5pm
Cost: $250
Locations: Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex: Massey Campus, Fort Pierce

Session 1: June 8, 9, 10, & 11, 2026

Session 2: July 6, 7, 8, & 9, 2026

*Special Note to Parents of Students Receiving State Scholarship Funding: Please email manufacturing@irsc.edu requesting a detailed receipt for the purposes of reimbursement.

For any inquiries, contact Alex Wrobel, awrobel@irsc.edu or (772) 462-7042.

Drone Soccer

Give your child an exciting introduction to aviation and robotics through U.S. Drone Soccer! This hands-on program allows students ages 10 to 15 to design, build, program, and fly their own drones—then compete in fun, fast-paced team matches inside a safe, enclosed arena.

Students work in teams to score goals, defend, and solve real engineering challenges while developing valuable skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

More than just a game, Drone Soccer introduces students to high-demand career pathways in aviation, engineering, and technology—including drone piloting, aerospace, and more.

Hands-on STEM learning
Team-based competition
Builds confidence and real-world skills
Open to all students—no experience needed

Program Information

Time: 8am to 5pm
Cost: $250
Locations: Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex: Massey Campus, Fort Pierce

Session 1: June 15, 16, 17, & 18, 2026

Session 2: July 13, 14, 15, & 16, 2026

River Scholars Health Immersion Program (RiverSHIP)

Explore. Investigate. Experience careers in healthcare through hands-on activities, faculty engagement, and exposure to a variety of health science programs at ��ý River State ��ý.

Program Details

Dates: June 15–17, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Pruitt Campus, Port St. Lucie
Eligibility: Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors

What Students Will Experience

Participants will:

Meet ��ý faculty and healthcare professionals
Gain hands-on experience in medical labs
Explore healthcare career pathways
Learn about healthcare education opportunities at ��ý

Explore Healthcare Programs

Students will be introduced to programs including:

Nursing
Dental Sciences
Physical Therapy Assistant
Radiography
Medical Coder Biller
Pharmacy
Healthcare Management
Surgical Technology
Respiratory Care
Phlebotomy
Medical Assisting
And many more!

Contact

Phone: 772-336-6330
Email: nursing@irsc.edu

Future Creators: 3D Design for Printing & Gaming

This program introduces campers to the exciting world of 3D creativity and digital technology. Campers will learn how to design their own 3D models for video games, animation, and 3D printing using industry-inspired software and tools. Through fun, hands-on projects, participants will create characters, objects and virtual worlds while exploring creativity, problem solving, and basic engineering concepts. By the end of the program, students will bring their ideas to life both on screen and through real 3D-printed creations.

Program Details

Time: 8am to 5pm
Cost: $250
Locations: Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex: Massey Campus, Fort Pierce

Session 1: July 20, 21, 22, & 23, 2026
Ages:��13-15

Session 2: July 27, 28, 29, & 30, 2026
Ages:��16-18

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SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS

Available Programs

Athletics Summer Camps & Clinics

Core Sports Camps (2026 confirmed)

Format

Additional year-round youth athletics

Contact

STEM / Technology Summer Camps & Youth Programs

Advanced Manufacturing / Tech Camps

Robotics Programs (Youth)

Emerging Technology / STEM Camps (Recurring)

Continuing Education – Youth Enrichment Programs

Examples

Pre-������ý & Career Exploration Camps

Specialty / Partner Youth Camps

Robotics for Beginners

Program Information

Drone Soccer

Program Information

River Scholars Health Immersion Program (RiverSHIP)

Program Details

What Students Will Experience

Explore Healthcare Programs

Contact

Future Creators: 3D Design for Printing & Gaming

Program Details

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Pre-��ý & Career Exploration Camps