Programs

Program Title Subject Description Age Months Offered Program Location
TRIO Upward Bound Leadership and Citizenship TRIO Upward Bound (TRIO UB) is an academic and college preparatory program funded by the US Department of Education. The purpose of TRIO UB is to develop the skills and motivation necessary for students to successfully complete high school and to enter an 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct, Nov, Dec Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Field Trips at Cedar Creek Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math See science in action at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, a biological field research station. Cedar Creek provides inquiry-focused, hands-on field trips for K-12 students from schools to summer camps. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Bell winter camp Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Bell Winter Camps are 3 days of fun and enriching day-camp experiences that encourage children to explore their scientific passions and discover new interests. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Dec Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Minnesota 4-H Youth Development Program Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences, Art, Design, Music, and Theater, Health, Nutrition, and Human Development, Leadership and Citizenship, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, Communication, Diversity, History, Languages, and Social Studies, Recreation, Business 4-H is an out-of-school, hands-on learning program for people age 5-19. Youth choose a project that’s interesting to them and explore it with peers and caring adults. 4-H groups meet virtually or in-person in every part of MN. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Crookston/Northwest MN- In-person, Duluth/Northeast MN- In-person, Morris/West Central MN- In-person, Rochester/Southeast MN- In-person, Southwest MN- In-person, Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person, Crookston/Northwest MN- Virtual, Duluth/Northeast MN- Virtual, Morris/West Central MN- Virtual, Rochester/Southeast MN- Virtual, Southwest MN- Virtual, Twin Cities/Central MN- Virtual
Child Development Laboratory School Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences, Art, Design, Music, and Theater, Health, Nutrition, and Human Development, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, Communication, Diversity, History, Languages, and Social Studies, Recreation The University of Minnesota Child Development Laboratory School (CDLS) in the Institute of Child Development, is an early development model and demonstration program whose practices are guided by current research in child development. 4, 5 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Twin Ports Teen Science Cafe Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Monthly workshops and socializing for local high schoolers to engage in lively STEM discussions and activities. Planned and organized with teen leaders. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov Duluth/Northeast MN- In-person
Community Music Art, Design, Music, and Theater Community music lessons for children, youth, and adults of all levels. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Duluth/Northeast MN- In-person
Robert F. Pierce Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic - Telepractice Services Health, Nutrition, and Human Development The RFP Clinic offers speech-language-hearing services at no cost to community members. Clients participate in therapy programs with graduate student interns under the guidance of therapists who are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health and cert 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Duluth/Northeast MN- Virtual
Robert F. Pierce Speech-Language-Hearing Clinicc Health, Nutrition, and Human Development The RFP Clinic offers speech-language-hearing services at no cost to community members. Clients participate in therapy programs with graduate student interns under the guidance of therapists who are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health and cert 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Duluth/Northeast MN- In-person
CIS Student Field Days for 2023-24 Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences, Art, Design, Music, and Theater, Health, Nutrition, and Human Development, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, Communication, Diversity, History, Languages, and Social Studies CIS field day events are held for juniors and seniors in high school that are taking U of M courses through the CIS program. Departments at the U of M are the event hosts, attended by 30-400 students. Faculty Coordinators (FC) and HS instructors attend. 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person, Twin Cities/Central MN- Virtual
Bridge to Veterinary Medicine, VMC Diversity Initiative Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences, Health, Nutrition, and Human Development, Leadership and Citizenship, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math An on-site accompaniment to in-school presentations and programs designed to introduce vet med as a viable career option to underserved and underrepresented groups and communities. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Gopher Swim School Health, Nutrition, and Human Development, Recreation Gopher Swim School is an affordable swim program dedicated to providing quality swim lessons to the general public. Our swim lessons focus on water safety so that participants are able to be equipped around aquatic areas. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Analytics U Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math A week long boot camp serving underrepresented populations in tech about careers in Analytics. 16, 17, 18 Aug Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Youth @ Work Communication, Diversity, History, Languages, and Social Studies, Business Youth @ work will be be held July 15, 2023 at Dunning Recreation Center and 10am. The event is designed for youth 13- 16 years old who is inserted in learning about organizing, union, rights and work and advocacy. 13, 14, 15, 16 Jul Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person
Minnesota Writing Project Youth Camps Communication, Diversity, History, Languages, and Social Studies Join other young writers this summer at the University of Minnesota campus to meet new friends and write. Campers will be guided by licensed teachers using the backdrop of the University campus as a catalyst to unleash their creativity. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Jun Twin Cities/Central MN- In-person