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Back by popular demand for a second year — an adventure at the intersection of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) with our event: Finding F.R.E.D.: A Chain-Reaction Mystery! This team-based STEAM competition challenges teams to help unravel the disappearance of the Friendly Robotic Engineering Droid (F.R.E.D.) by crafting stories and building chain-reaction machines. Teams of up to 6 people will each receive a custom-designed chain-reaction materials kit (valued at $200 and yours to keep) and over 4 hours to design, build, and test a chain-reaction machine that unfolds the mystery surrounding F.R.E.D.’s vanishing act. Guided by the expert mentorship of engineers from ASU’s STEAM Labs and storytellers from South Mountain Community College, your journey will be fueled by lunch and snacks throughout a day of surprises! The grand finale awaits with an awards ceremony where top teams will have a chance to claim over $3000 in prizes for first, second, and third places, plus special awards for the most memorable, creative, or ingenious entries. The best part? This adventure is for all ages! So whether you’re a seasoned engineer, a budding storyteller, have a team, or don’t have a team but want to meet people at the event and form one – please join us for this day of unparalleled fun!

All ages welcome — including families, school groups, robotics teams, and college students.

Sun Devil Kids' Camp is committed to creating a summer experience where children learn lifelong physical health and well-being habits, foster meaningful relationships, and facilitate personal growth. Rooted in the values of the Arizona State University Charter, we prioritize every camper’s life through innovative and meaningful programming. Our camper experience is carefully designed to keep kids engaged in high-energy sports and games while providing opportunities to make new friends and create lasting memories!  

Sessions are held weekly.  Join us for one week or throughout the entire summer!

What is the key to success for teens and young adults? Success isn’t just about doing well in school or getting into a good college. Being successful is about discovering your strengths, mastering your emotions, and adding value wherever you go. A child is only truly successful when they learn to be happy and confident with who they are.

Happiness is the goal for this one-of-a-kind youth summer camp! Hosted at Arizona State University campuses, Leadership Society of Arizona’s 2025 Logic, Leadership, and Life Skills summer program is a day camp where teens complete licensed professional development training. We’ve taken college-level curriculum and turned it into a fun and interactive 4-day course. Students will set new goals, learn proven leadership skills, and get individualized attention from our certified teen life coaches.

Sun Devil Kids' Camp is committed to creating a summer experience where children learn lifelong physical health and well-being habits, foster meaningful relationships, and facilitate personal growth. Rooted in the values of the Arizona State University Charter, we prioritize every camper’s life through innovative and meaningful programming. Our camper experience is carefully designed to keep kids engaged in high-energy sports and games while providing opportunities to make new friends and create lasting memories!  

Sessions are held weekly.  Join us for one week or throughout the entire summer!

Interested in learning how the field of engineering can be a force for good in the world? Team up with fellow high school students for an exciting introduction to the world of robotics. During the camp, students will compete in the National Underwater Robotics Competition. Work on a team to build an underwater robot to conduct a simulated time travel mission to the Cretaceous era where you will conduct important research by collecting dinosaur eggs. Learn concepts and skills like buoyancy, electrical wiring, and autonomy in a fun and hands-on way and meet Desert WAVE, currently the top-ranked underwater robotics team in the world! No experience is necessary!

The Joaquin Bustoz Math-Science Honors Program (JBMSHP) is intended for motivated students who are interested in careers requiring mathematics coursework and are typically underrepresented in those fields of study. Participants live on the Arizona State University (ASU) Tempe campus while enrolled in a university-level mathematics course worth three college credits. Participants attend class daily, complete homework assignments and exams, and attend tutoring sessions. Students also learn valuable college and academic success information that will help them successfully transition to college. 

Students are required to reside on the ASU Tempe campus from Sunday night to Friday afternoon for the duration of the JBMSHP. Only students who live outside of the Phoenix metropolitan area are welcome to stay on the weekends.

The following 3-credit university courses will be offered during the summer:

Date:  June 1 – July 11, 2025

• MAT 117: College Algebra
• MAT 170: Pre-Calculus
• MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers I
• * MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II 

*Students interested in MAT 266 must complete MAT 265 equivalent credit by May 2025 (either by dual enrollment, AP exam score of 3 or higher, or college credit).

Special consideration is given to students who are first-generation college-bound, traditionally underrepresented in STEM, and/or represent diverse backgrounds throughout the State of Arizona, including rural communities and Native Nations.

Are you interested in pursuing a degree in engineering but unsure of where to begin? Look no further than our Summer Engineering Explore camp! This program offers a comprehensive overview of our 27 undergraduate degrees. Join us alongside other driven high school juniors and seniors for an immersive introduction to the field of engineering. You will have the opportunity to interact with our esteemed faculty, engage with current students, and explore the cutting-edge programs available at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.

Our residential program provides the unique experience of living on campus while participating in hands-on learning activities that emphasize human-centered engineering principles. Don’t miss this chance to jumpstart your engineering journey with us this summer!

What is YAWP? A component of the Central Arizona Writing Project, YAWP (Young Adult Writing Program) is designed to offer young writers a non-evaluative environment in which to explore the power of writing. 

What do camps look like?  Offering time and inspiration, YAWP sessions support writers in a collaborative atmosphere where they can share works in progress. YAWP sessions engage young writers in crafting a variety of forms based on the theme and focus of the camp. The creative writing camps, for example focus on writing such as poems, autobiographical sketches, heart maps, short stories, arguments, nature/science, craft secrets, and daily writing workshops.  Each camper will share a final piece of writing for publication in the camp anthology.               

Who are the writing instructors? All writing instructors are trained Central Arizona Writing Project Teacher Consultants who have completed CAWP’s Invitational Summer Institute or training from the National Writing Project in teaching composition. All K-12 YAWP teachers are certified to teach in the state of Arizona. All YAWP teachers continually implement writing in their personal and professional lives. 

Cost: Tuition for each YAWP two-week in person session is $300 plus a $25 book fee for a total of $325. Tuition is due no later than May 23th for Session A and June 6th for Session B. We only accept online payments. There are no refunds. 

Registration Deadline: 

• Session A - May 23rd, 2025
• Session B - June 6th, 2025

Step into the world of law with the Future Lawyers Institute, a comprehensive 4-day program tailored for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are considering law school after their undergraduate studies.

• Explore foundational legal concepts
• Delve into the nuances of mental health in the legal field
• Refine your public speaking abilities through interactive workshops and expert-led sessions
• Engage with seasoned legal professionals, law school students, and build essential skills for a successful career in law. 
• Future Lawyers Institute is your gateway to a future in law, offering both insight and inspiration for the next generation of legal minds.
• Future Lawyers Institute is presented by Rafi Law, which has generously provided scholarships for all students to attend at no charge. 

Uncover the mysteries of forensic science at Forensic Science Institute, a thrilling 4-day experience designed for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are considering a career in forensic science. 

• Dive into engaging topics like crime scene investigation, forensic techniques, and evidence analysis while honing your public speaking skills. 

• Participate in hands-on activities, explore real-life case studies, and interact with industry professionals to better understand this exciting field. 

   

   

  Forensic Science Institute is your gateway to the world of forensic science, offering insight, inspiration, and practical experience for your academic and career ambitions.

What is the key to success for teens and young adults? Success isn’t just about doing well in school or getting into a good college. Being successful is about discovering your strengths, mastering your emotions, and adding value wherever you go. A child is only truly successful when they learn to be happy and confident with who they are.

Happiness is the goal for this one-of-a-kind youth summer camp! Hosted at Arizona State University campuses, Leadership Society of Arizona’s 2025 Logic, Leadership, and Life Skills summer program is a day camp where teens complete licensed professional development training. We’ve taken college-level curriculum and turned it into a fun and interactive 4-day course. Students will set new goals, learn proven leadership skills, and get individualized attention from our certified teen life coaches.

Get ready for an action-packed, hands-on adventure at this inventive day camp for grades 7-10! Dive deep into the exciting worlds of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) as you tackle challenges like building simple machines, crafting electric circuits, mastering programming, and unlocking the secrets of storytelling. You'll get your hands on cutting-edge tech like 3-D printers, laser cutters, and Arduino microcontrollers to bring your wildest ideas to life! Through exciting, project-based activities, you'll work together to brainstorm, prototype, and solve problems, all while building an epic, larger-than-life chain reaction machine that will leave you in awe. From 9 AM to 5 PM each day, you'll unleash your creativity, sharpen your skills, and make memories that will last a lifetime in this one-of-a-kind STEAM adventure!

The Dialectic: Philosophy Summer Camp is a program for high school students who are interested in becoming better critical thinkers to engage with important issues in their lives. This year we will focus on Everyday ethics and The Good. We will have conversations, activities, and guest speakers to think about different parts of our lives that have ethical implications: how we express how we feel, the way we treat others, the stories and influencers we listen to, and more. 

Day camp, activity based, lunch included. Scholarships Available!

This camp for grades 3 – 5 engages students in hands-on activities that teach the Engineering Design Process through fun engineering challenges. Students will design, build, test, and improve their ideas while developing problem-solving, teamwork, and creative thinking skills. Through these activities, they’ll gain a deeper understanding of how engineers tackle real-world problems and explore the exciting opportunities available through ASU’s School of Integrated Engineering at the West Valley Campus.

This camp runs from 8:30 AM – 4 PM each day and is $125 for the week. Campers must bring their own lunches.

At Camp Cronkite, high school students from across the country grow their media skills and get a taste of college life! Campers leave with real media skills and work to bolster (or kickstart!) their professional portfolios. Aspiring sports media pros win at Camp Cronkite, where campers learn sports photography, try out play-by-play coverage, and attend live sporting events—including a Diamondbacks game!

(Need-based scholarships available)

Discover the art of performance, songwriting, production, engineering and music entrepreneurship at ASU’s Popular Music Program summer camp.

Guided by our world-class faculty and staff, students will have the opportunity to explore their various interests, develop their musicianship, and prepare for studying music at the college level.

Taking place in our state-of-the-art facility in the cultural hub of Downtown Phoenix at Fusion on First, participants will have hands-on experiences in our studio suites, performance, and rehearsal spaces, writing rooms, and digital media labs, all outfitted with the latest technology.

During the day, write songs, compose and produce music on your instrument and/or computer, engineer and perform in the studio, collaborate with other students, perform on stage, and get real-world advice from veteran songwriters, industry professionals, and up-and-coming artists.

At night, have a college experience by living in a dorm, going to programmed events, and hanging with all the other students.

The RISE Summer Leadership Institute is a residential career and college readiness program for students entering their junior or senior year in Fall 2025. The program focuses on leadership, college preparation, career exploration, and community engagement. Students will participate in workshops and interactive sessions featuring professionals and educators whose work reflects the history, achievements, and contributions of Black and African American leaders. RISE encourages all students to embrace their strengths and take meaningful steps in their leadership and academic journey.

Camp topics include but are not limited to: College Readiness, choosing a major, community networking, financial wellness, leadership development, personal growth and self care.

Date: Sunday June 8 - Wednesday June 11, 2025
Location: ASU Tempe Campus
Application Fee: FREE
Cost to Attend: $50 non-refundable registration fee upon acceptance
Priority Application Deadline: February 26, 2025
Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
 

This program is ideal for any current high school junior seeking to enhance their strategic and success focused thinking this summer.  Apply and begin building a strategic mindset using a new mobile application during a transformative, online, pre-college development experience.  Rising seniors, this summer plan to apply for college scholarships and acquire keys to academic and career success while engaging with supportive program mentors and other motivated peers!

Themes of this program align with: college and career readiness, choosing a major, leadership and success thinking, budgeting and personal finance, belonging and building community.

Program Dates:   Monday, June 9 – Friday, June 13, 2025

Online Development Workshops:  Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

On Campus Day:  Tempe, Friday, June 13th 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Board your airships and jettison the ballast! Join in the fight to save a dystopian realm and create beautiful and imaginative kinetic sculptures that tell your hero’s tale. Immerse yourself in a world of gears, gadgets, and gizmos as you explore the exciting world of steampunk. In this immersive week-long day camp, participants in grades 8 - 12 will be introduced to the engineering design process while they learn and use basic science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) concepts to construct their own steampunk-themed automata. With expert instructors on hand to guide you every step of the way, you'll experience hands-on learning and problem-solving like never before. Instructional content will focus on mechanical movement design, electric circuits, genre specific aesthetics, retro-futuristic storytelling, programming, and computational thinking. The project-based approach will emphasize problem identification, brainstorming, problem solving, rapid prototyping, teamwork, and communication. The camp will culminate with an exposition of finished automata projects that student engineers can take home with them! Don't miss this unforgettable opportunity to spark your imagination and unleash your inner inventor! This camp runs from 9 AM - 5 PM each day. Enroll now and get ready to power up your summer!

This camp can be taken for 1 or 2 weeks, and participants can register for one week (Week 1 or Week 2), or register for both weeks and design even more sophisticated contraptions and go deeper into the instructional content areas under the expert guidance of our teaching team. You can sign up for Week 1 at this link: https://specialevents.asu.edu/steampunkpoly1 and Week 2 at this link: https://specialevents.asu.edu/steampunkpoly2.

Join us for the Future Doctors Institute designed for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with aspirations of attending medical school. 

• Examine critical disciplines, including biology, chemistry, healthcare innovation, and persuasive speaking skills.

• Connect with expert instructors, participate in hands-on activities, and gain valuable insights into the medical field. 

   

• Whether you're eager to explore the science behind medicine or sharpen your communication skills, Future Doctors Institute is the perfect launchpad for your future medical career. Prepare to learn, connect, and inspire your journey toward becoming a healthcare professional!

The School of Arts, Media and Engineering annually hosts a summer program for students ages 12 to 18, featuring 5-day, project-focused workshops.

Students work directly with faculty and graduate students who are experts in their field. Open to students of all levels of experience, we offer a variety of interdisciplinary classes infused with ideas and practices from the arts, music, digital media, computer science, technology and engineering. Future makers, artists, designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs will learn skills valuable for the technology-infused, fast-paced 21st century. We are excited to work with you this summer - come spark your creativity integrating arts, science and engineering! This year's program will feature two independent weeks of in-person classes June 9 - June 20, 2025. All classes are half-day. If students enroll for a morning and afternoon session, we will provide a supervised lunch area from 12pm-1pm.

This camp for grades 6 – 8 engages students in hands-on activities that teach the Engineering Design Process through fun engineering challenges. Students will design, build, test, and improve their ideas while developing problem-solving, teamwork, and creative thinking skills. Through these activities, they’ll gain a deeper understanding of how engineers tackle real-world problems and explore the exciting opportunities available through ASU’s School of Integrated Engineering at the West Valley Campus.

This camp runs from 8:30 AM – 4 PM each day and is $125 for the week. Campers must bring their own lunches.

Get ready to dive into the exciting world of semiconductors and assistive technology! In this hands-on day camp, high school students will unleash their creativity by building innovative projects with microcontrollers. Along the way, they’ll discover key concepts like voltage, resistance, analog vs. digital signals, and circuit design—all while learning how to use tools like multimeters and soldering irons. With guidance and teamwork, students will design and build real working prototypes using Arduino microcontroller boards, sensors, and actuators to see firsthand how technology can change lives. No experience necessary! Just bring your curiosity and get ready to spark your passion for semiconductor careers!

This camp runs from 8:30 AM - 4 PM each day and is $125 for the week including lunch and snacks.

Step into the world of law with the Future Lawyers Institute, a comprehensive 4-day program tailored for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are considering law school after their undergraduate studies. 

•   Explore foundational legal concepts
•   Delve into the nuances of mental health in the legal field
•  Refine your public speaking abilities through interactive workshops and expert-led sessions
•  Engage with seasoned legal professionals, law school students, and build essential skills for a successful career in law.
• Future Lawyers Institute is your gateway to a future in law, offering both insight and inspiration for the next generation of legal minds.
• Future Lawyers Institute is presented by Rafi Law, which has generously provided scholarships for all students to attend at no charge. 

What is the key to success for teens and young adults? Success isn’t just about doing well in school or getting into a good college. Being successful is about discovering your strengths, mastering your emotions, and adding value wherever you go. A child is only truly successful when they learn to be happy and confident with who they are.

Happiness is the goal for this one-of-a-kind youth summer camp! Hosted at Arizona State University campuses, Leadership Society of Arizona’s 2025 Logic, Leadership, and Life Skills summer program is a day camp where teens complete licensed professional development training. We’ve taken college-level curriculum and turned it into a fun and interactive 4-day course. Students will set new goals, learn proven leadership skills, and get individualized attention from our certified teen life coaches.

is a no-cost, week-long program where students explore career options, develop academic and personal success skills through project-based learning and culturally grounded experiences. Participants will engage with Arizona State University students, faculty, and staff while exploring pathways to higher education. While rooted in Indigenous perspectives, INSPIRE welcomes all high school students interested in expanding their knowledge and preparing for college.

At Camp Cronkite, high school students from across the country grow their media skills—and get a taste of college life! Future journalists, podcasters, influencers, and brand storytellers hone their skills at Camp Cronkite. Students develop techniques across platforms, report real stories, create portfolio-worthy content, and visit a Phoenix newsroom.

(Need-based scholarships available)

Board your airships and jettison the ballast! Join in the fight to save a dystopian realm and create beautiful and imaginative kinetic sculptures that tell your hero’s tale. Immerse yourself in a world of gears, gadgets, and gizmos as you explore the exciting world of steampunk. In this immersive week-long day camp, participants in grades 8 - 12 will be introduced to the engineering design process while they learn and use basic science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) concepts to construct their own steampunk-themed automata. With expert instructors on hand to guide you every step of the way, you'll experience hands-on learning and problem-solving like never before. Instructional content will focus on mechanical movement design, electric circuits, genre specific aesthetics, retro-futuristic storytelling, programming, and computational thinking. The project-based approach will emphasize problem identification, brainstorming, problem solving, rapid prototyping, teamwork, and communication. The camp will culminate with an exposition of finished automata projects that student engineers can take home with them! Don't miss this unforgettable opportunity to spark your imagination and unleash your inner inventor! This camp runs from 9 AM - 5 PM each day. Enroll now and get ready to power up your summer!

This camp can be taken for 1 or 2 weeks, and participants can register for one week (Week 1 or Week 2), or register for both weeks and design even more sophisticated contraptions and go deeper into the instructional content areas under the expert guidance of our teaching team. You can sign up for Week 1 at this link: https://specialevents.asu.edu/steampunkpoly1 and Week 2 at this link: https://specialevents.asu.edu/steampunkpoly2.

Healthcare Discovery Camp offers rising high schoolers in 8th or 9th grade an enriching and educational glimpse into health and wellness degrees and professions directly from faculty, staff and students in ASU's College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at the Polytechnic campus in Mesa.

Campers will be introduced to veterinary medicine, dentistry, counseling and psychology, nutrition, pre-med and other health and wellness disciplines through hands-on learning experiences, lab exploration, panel discussions with healthcare professionals, and interactive workshops and activities. Participants will also have the exciting opportunity to experience ASU's Dreamscape Learn Lab.

Campers will gain equally important soft skills such as communication, leadership, problem-solving and creativity in a higher education setting. Healthcare Discovery Camp immerses students in Sun Devil life and empowers them to explore just a fraction of what higher education has to offer.

Camp Broadway® Mainstage is designed for theater-loving kids, ages 10-17, to develop their confidence, character and presentation skills through ensemble performance. The five-day camp is open to all children, regardless of previous performing experience. The Camp Broadway team is comprised of distinguished actors, writers and designers directly from New York. Campers learn acting, scene study, improvisation, music theory, singing and dancing, while building self-esteem, teamwork skills, and creative potential. Campers will also watch the Broadway show LIFE OF PI and have lunch with cast members. The week culminates in a Family Finale performance. 

Due to the generosity of the Rosenbluth Family Foundation and our ASU Gammage VIP donors, ASU Gammage offers a limited number of full and partial Camp Broadway scholarships based on financial need. 

What is the key to success for teens and young adults? Success isn’t just about doing well in school or getting into a good college. Being successful is about discovering your strengths, mastering your emotions, and adding value wherever you go. A child is only truly successful when they learn to be happy and confident with who they are.

Happiness is the goal for this one-of-a-kind youth summer camp! Hosted at Arizona State University campuses, Leadership Society of Arizona’s 2025 Logic, Leadership, and Life Skills summer program is a day camp where teens complete licensed professional development training. We’ve taken college-level curriculum and turned it into a fun and interactive 4-day course. Students will set new goals, learn proven leadership skills, and get individualized attention from our certified teen life coaches.

César E. Chávez Leadership Institute

A summer residential program at Arizona State University that focuses on college readiness, leadership and high- energy engagement. Our summer program is open to students entering their junior or senior year in Fall 2025. Chosen students will participate in workshops and activities designed to explore areas of study/major/knowledge, foster leadership development and encourage community engagement all within a collaborative and supportive peer environment.

¿Prefieres español? Por favor de comunicarse con Lorena Figueroa por correo electrónico; ccli@asu.edu para más información. 

Rising Leaders is a residential pre-college program for high school students graduating in 2026, delivered by the highly ranked W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Join us to experience life at ASU, identify relevant business careers, and discover the many opportunities available to our business students. You’ll be glad you did!

• Live on campus for six days and five nights in our residential business community. 
• Earn college credit by completing the program.
• Dive into 30+ degree options and different areas of business, such as entrepreneurship, finance, real estate, and AI.
• Participate in hands-on learning activities, including an applied project.
• Get to know future classmates, faculty, and staff

The Engineering Projects in Community Service program, known as EPICS, is a national award-winning social entrepreneurship program. Students design, build, and deploy systems to solve engineering-based problems for charities, schools, and other not-for-profit organizations. This year Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is introducing a summer bootcamp to allow high school students to get a jump start on changing the world. During this program, students will be introduced to engineering design, rapid prototyping (laser cutting, CAD, arduino, 3D printing), and prototype testing through a hands-on, application-based summer camp. Members from the community will introduce a problem encountered by their non-profit, and students will spend the week designing, building, and testing a possible solution to meet their user needs. EPICS projects range from solar panel battery systems, engagement toys for animals at the Phoenix Zoo, 3D printed prosthetics, and tools for training service dogs.

Get ready to dive into the exciting world of semiconductors and assistive technology! In this hands-on day camp, high school students will unleash their creativity by building innovative projects with microcontrollers. Along the way, they’ll discover key concepts like voltage, resistance, analog vs. digital signals, and circuit design—all while learning how to use tools like multimeters and soldering irons. With guidance and teamwork, students will design and build real working prototypes using Arduino microcontroller boards, sensors, and actuators to see firsthand how technology can change lives. No experience necessary! Just bring your curiosity and get ready to spark your passion for semiconductor careers!

*If students are interested in applying for a scholarship to help cover the program fee, please contact Marilynn Aranda at marilynn.quintana@asu.edu before submitting an application for the summer camp.

What is the key to success for teens and young adults? Success isn’t just about doing well in school or getting into a good college. Being successful is about discovering your strengths, mastering your emotions, and adding value wherever you go. A child is only truly successful when they learn to be happy and confident with who they are.

Happiness is the goal for this one-of-a-kind youth summer camp! Hosted at Arizona State University campuses, Leadership Society of Arizona’s 2025 Logic, Leadership, and Life Skills summer program is a day camp where teens complete licensed professional development training. We’ve taken college-level curriculum and turned it into a fun and interactive 4-day course. Students will set new goals, learn proven leadership skills, and get individualized attention from our certified teen life coaches.

What is the key to success for teens and young adults? Success isn’t just about doing well in school or getting into a good college. Being successful is about discovering your strengths, mastering your emotions, and adding value wherever you go. A child is only truly successful when they learn to be happy and confident with who they are.

Happiness is the goal for this one-of-a-kind youth summer camp! Hosted at Arizona State University campuses, Leadership Society of Arizona’s 2025 Logic, Leadership, and Life Skills summer program is a day camp where teens complete licensed professional development training. We’ve taken college-level curriculum and turned it into a fun and interactive 4-day course. Students will set new goals, learn proven leadership skills, and get individualized attention from our certified teen life coaches.

What is the key to success for teens and young adults? Success isn’t just about doing well in school or getting into a good college. Being successful is about discovering your strengths, mastering your emotions, and adding value wherever you go. A child is only truly successful when they learn to be happy and confident with who they are.

Happiness is the goal for this one-of-a-kind youth summer camp! Hosted at Arizona State University campuses, Leadership Society of Arizona’s 2025 Logic, Leadership, and Life Skills summer program is a day camp where teens complete licensed professional development training. We’ve taken college-level curriculum and turned it into a fun and interactive 4-day course. Students will set new goals, learn proven leadership skills, and get individualized attention from our certified teen life coaches.

In partnership with the Truman Presidential Library’s White House Decision Center, the ASU Center for American Institutions is pleased to offer incoming high school sophomores, juniors and seniors an opportunity to join us on the ASU Tempe campus on Thursday, July 24, 2025 for a High School Leadership Academy.

The academy will challenge students to step into the roles of President Harry S. Truman and his advisors to tackle the historic decision of how and when to end the war with Japan. Student participants will choose which cabinet role they would like to explore in the simulation. 

Students will gain skills in:

• Close reading and information gathering.
• Primary source analysis.
• Comparing and contrasting multiple points of view.
• Synthesizing complex information.
• Group cooperation and communication.
• Speech writing and public speaking.
• Crafting evidence-based solutions for a complex problem.

Two academies will be held on Thursday, July 24 from 9 a.m.to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the ASU Tempe campus. Depending on availability, students will be assigned to one of the two sessions. The fee to attend is $50, which is subsidized by funding from the Apgar Foundation, the Bradley Foundation, the Palo Verde Republican Women, and community donors to the ASU Center for American Institutions. There are scholarships to attend for families who request them via email to the event contact by July 15, 2025.