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The Longhorn Engineering Summer Camp 2024 (LESC 24) is a free, interactive learning experience that will engage rising 8th and 9th graders in activities that promote the wide impact of engineering. Campers will experience for themselves how engineering mixes with art, sports, medicine, sustainability and more! Each day, camp attendees will learn a few engineering fundamentals through an engaging presentation by UT faculty and students, then see these concepts come to life through guided hands-on activities. 

Many students who apply to LESC are outstanding students and leaders in their communities. In addition to academics, we also consider socioeconomic status in order to provide opportunities to those who are overcoming any social or economic hardship. Students who attend schools without engineering courses or extra-curricular activities are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you submit a complete application for the program, you will be notified about our decision via email by mid-May. We cannot guarantee that you will get your decision earlier than this date.

Longhorn Engineering Summer Camp 2024

Applications are now open until April 15th, 2024. Please note, this is not a first come, first serve basis program. All applications will be reviewed by a panel.

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Austin - Session 1
Dates: June 3 - June 6
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location(s): Engineering Education and Research Center (EER) - 2501 Speedway, Austin TX 78712
Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall (ECJ) - 301 Dean Keeton, Austin TX 78712

Houston - By invitation only
Dates: June 10 - June 13
Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Westbury High School - 1191 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston TX 77035

Austin - Session 2
Dates: July 15 - July 18
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location(s): Engineering Education and Research Center (EER) - 2501 Speedway, Austin TX 78712
Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall (ECJ) - 301 Dean Keeton, Austin TX 78712

San Antonio
Dates: July 22 - July 25
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: John Jay High School - 7611 Marbach Rd, San Antonio TX 78227

Orientation sessions for campers and parents will be held in late Spring 2024.
The camp is free to attend, and lunch will be provided daily.
This is a day camp, and lodging will not be provided.

For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

It is our goal to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please let us know if you would benefit from any accommodations for this event by contacting Kiersten Fernandez.


El campamento de verano de ingeniería Longhorn 2024 (LESC 24) es una experiencia de aprendizaje interactiva y gratuita, envolviendo a los estudiantes de octavo y noveno grado en actividades que promuevan el amplio impacto de la ingeniería. ¡Los estudiantes experimentarán por sí mismos cómo la ingeniería se mezcla con el arte, los deportes, la medicina, la sustentabilidad y más! Cada día, los asistentes al campamento aprenderán algunos conceptos básicos de ingeniería a través de presentaciones entretenidas por parte de profesores y estudiantes de UT, para después ver cómo estos conceptos cobran vida a través de actividades prácticas guiadas. 

Las sesiones de orientación para estudiantes y padres se llevarán a cabo a fines de la primavera de 2024. 
El campamento será gratuito para todos los participantes y merienda será proporcionada diariamente al mediodía. 

Para obtener más información, comuníquese con This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Nuestro objetivo es organizar eventos inclusivos y accesibles que permitan a todas las personas participar plenamente. Notifíquenos si se beneficiaría de acomodaciones especiales para este evento poniéndose en contacto con Kiersten Fernandez.