Summer Camps Rapid City Area Schools 2026

This form should not be used if the camp is free or has a refundable deposit.

If your student is not enrolled in a RCAS eligible school, the registration will not be processed. Please use this link instead: https://www.sdsmt.edu/events/education-outreach/summer-camps/index.html.

Students from these schools are able to attend for free thanks to a grant through Rapid City Area Schools: East Middle School, North Middle School, South Middle School, Southwest Middle School, West Middle School, Central High School, Stevens High School, Rapid City Alternative Academy, St. Thomas More High School, St. Thomas More Middle School, St. Paul's Lutheran School, Zion Lutheran School, and Creekside Christian School.

RCAS registrations will be processed in the order they come in. If the camp is full, your student will be placed on a waitlist.

*Required Fields

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION:

*First Name

Preferred Name (used in official communications)

*Last Name

Student Cell Phone

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please make sure to enter the email addresses accurately, as we use email to send program information, confirm enrollment, cancellation notices, and other important information.

*Student Email Address

*Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

*Birthdate

*Grade of Camper during 2025-26 school year:

Are you a child of a South Dakota Mines alum?

Alumni name used at Mines graduation:

Year of Mines graduation:

What Mines degree was awarded:

Hispanic:

Yes

No

*Sex (as assigned at birth)

Female

Male

*T-Shirt Size (Adult Uni-Sex Sizes)

*School

We cannot guarantee to meet dietary needs if they are not listed here.

List any Dietary Allergies:

*Do you require any accommodations? For example, elevator, ramps, etc.

Yes

No

How did you hear about South Dakota Mines camps?

SUMMER CAMP:

Summer camps are only available for students currently in 7-12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year.

Note: You will need to select Grade of Camper first, and then the camp options will be available.

*Camp Applying for:

*STUDENT INTERESTS STATEMENT:

Camper, in your own words, please share a bit about yourself and your interests. Tell us why you're interested in attending this camp, what you hope to learn while you're here, and include any STEM classes you've taken that relate to the camp.

*TEACHER INFORMATION:

The Adventures in Aviation camp will require a teacher recommendation, due by June 1st. Please provide contact information for a teacher and we will email them the recommendation request. You will be notified via email once the recommendation has been received.

*Teacher's Name

*Teacher's Phone

*Teacher's email:

*Confirm email:

*PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION:

*Parent/Guardian First

*Parent/Guardian Last

*Relationship

*What is the highest level of education completed by either parent/legal guardian?

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please make sure to enter the email addresses accurately, as we use email to send program information, confirm enrollment, cancellation notices, and other important information.

*Parent Email Address

*Parent Cell Phone

CANCELLATION POLICY:

I understand that a 30-day notice is required for all camps.

*I have read and agree to South Dakota Mines Camp Cancellation Policy as stated above.

Yes

MEDIA AUTHORIZATION:

By completing payment/registration, I hereby authorize the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, hereafter referred to as “University”, to publish photographs or video taken of me for use in the University’s print, online, and social media marketing materials, as well as other University publications. Should you choose to opt out of the media release, please email Alyssa Shipper at Alyssa.Shipper@sdsmt.edu.

*BEHAVIOR POLICY:

In the best interest and safety of camp participants, South Dakota Mines has a two-strike policy regarding inappropriate behavior. First incident results in parent and camper notification. Second incident results in expulsion from the camp with no refund.

The code of conduct includes, but is not limited to:

-Treating staff and other students with respect.

-Being punctual and alert during the entirety of the camp schedule.

-Participating to the best of your ability in the camp activities.

-Respecting facilities and equipment.

-Not using foul language or gestures.

-Following the directions of camp support staff.

-Not using cell phones or other devices during camp activities (unless in case of emergency).

-Wearing appropriate clothing for activities as directed, including pants and closed-toed shoes.

-Students are encouraged to get to know and engage other students but should refrain from conversations that distract from camp activities.

*I have read and agree to South Dakota Mines Camp Behavior Policy as stated above.