Quantum Discovery Summer Camp

Camp is FULL for Summer 2026.

Application is OPEN for Summer 2026. Register Now.

Application is CLOSED for Summer 2026.

This is an INVITE-ONLY camp.

Application is TBA for Summer 2026. Check back soon.

Age Group: 10th - 12th

Cost

Residential: $1,500
Commuter: $750
Virtual:
Day Camp:

Category: 3-D Sessions

Dates:

July 5 - July 11

Residence Hall: Hendrick House

Scholarships: Yes, see details No

The Quantum Discovery summer camp is designed to expose students of the cross disciplinary departments of IQUIST to inform students on the pathways into careers related to Quantum science. This camp's aim is to support traditionally excluded populations in STEM including (but not limited to) the areas of gender, race, 1st generation college, ethnicity, and ability. All are welcome to apply.

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IQUIST (Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology) Center brings together physicists, electrical engineers, computer scientists, mathematicians, entrepreneurs, and other experts to accelerate growing efforts in quantum information science (QIS) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The Quantum Discovery Science Summer camp will expose students to the departments of IQUIST through engaging hands-on projects, lab demonstrations, and interacting with current graduate students to learn about different careers related to quantum science. This camp will explore topics related to quantum science such as:

Magnetism
Superconductivity
Wave dynamics
Quantum Computing

Campers will get hands-on experience through projects across the multiple disciplines of quantum science including physics, computing, materials science, and more. Campers will also learn about career fields related to quantum and societal impacts of future developments in quantum science.

Testimonial

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Staff

Michael Smith is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center (IQUIST). Michael received his B.S. degree in Agricultural Education at The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and his M.S. in Secondary Education with an emphasis on STEM from Grand Canyon University. As Education and Outreach Coordinator Michael works closely with IQUIST faculty to facilitate quantum educational material to schools and create on campus educational programs to expose and educate students about quantum. Prior to UIUC, Michael was a Science and Math teacher for multiple school districts in IL including Chicago Public Schools, Urbana School district 116, and Champaign Unit 4 School District.

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