Rice University Tapia STEM Camps
Overview
A 6-day residential STEM camp for rising 8th–12th graders featuring computer engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics, and physics instruction, including a field trip to NASA Johnson Space Center. Includes housing, meals, and evening programming on Rice's campus in Houston.
At a glance
Deadline
May 30200 days
Sessions
Jul1 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Houston, TX
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $2,500
Entering grades
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Non-selective for main sessions; special session (Techniques of a Pro Mathematician) requires application
Application requirements
General Sessions
Rising 8th–12th grade; no prerequisites
Techniques of a Pro Mathematician (special session)
Must have completed high school geometry and be familiar with sine, cosine, tangent definitions (SOHCAHTOA), including ability to sketch sin(x) and cos(x) by hand by June 2026; application required
Cost & sessions
Regular pricing $2,500 per student (before May 30, 2026); early bird pricing $2,200 (before March 1, 2026). Includes 6 days/5 nights housing in McMurtry College dorms, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), camp t-shirt, 24/7 supervision, instructional materials, evening programming, and field trip to NASA Johnson Space Center with transportation, entrance fee, and lunch. Limited scholarships available (application due May 15, 2026). Discounts: 10% for Rice alumni/staff; 5% for siblings (not combinable). Refund policy: full refund minus $100 if cancelled before May 1, 2026; 50% refund minus $100 if cancelled May 1–15, 2026; no refunds after May 15, 2026.
Financial aid
Limited number of scholarships available based on application (application deadline May 15, 2026). Discounts: 10% for Rice alumni or staff; 5% for siblings (not combinable).
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