Columbus State offers summer programs for high school students, incoming college freshmen


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Westerville high school students can participate in free summer camps and explore career paths in topics such as cybersecurity, health care and engineering. Applications can be found on Columbus State’s website.

The camps include:

  • Engineering Basics Summer Camp 

June 6-10

This camp is designed to serve as an introductory hands-on experience for students interested in engineering and engineering technology careers. Join Columbus State faculty and staff to experiment with cutting-edge equipment and explore the world of engineering.

  • Additive Manufacturing Summer Camp 

June 13-17

Join us for a 3-D printing summer experience at Columbus State! Additive manufacturing is a process of making three-dimensional objects from a digital model. It uses additive processes that print successive layers of material to create different shapes. In this camp, students get hands-on experience and explore manufacturing careers.

  • Robotics Summer Camp 

June 21-24

Dive into the world of Industry 4.0 and universal robotics in this week-long experience aimed at providing students with hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing trends and careers.

  • Alexa Skill Builder Camp 

June 27-30

Explore careers in software development and teach an Amazon Echo Alexa device a new skill with Columbus State faculty and students. Previous experience is not required!

  • GenCyber 

July 11-15

Explore hacking, coding, cybers threats, and more! GenCyber invites high school students to learn about the growing field of cybersecurity with fun activities. Previous experience is not required!

  • Automotive Summer Experience 

July 21-22

Start your engines for the Automotive Summer Experience! Explore the highly technical automotive industry through this interactive, two-day camp that will include automotive employer tours and hands-on activities.