
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
- STEM / Technology Summer Camps & Youth Programs
- Continuing Education – Youth Enrichment Programs
- Pre-ý & Career Exploration Camps
- Specialty / Partner Youth Camps
- Robotics for Beginners
- Drone Soccer
- Health Careers Exploration
- Future Creators: 3D Design for Printing & Gaming
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
*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.
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
*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.
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