Youth Programs

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Summer Youth Programs are part of the Barbara Shineman Summer Scholars sponsored by the Richard S. Shineman Foundation.

Join one of our youth programs for children entering grades K-9. We provide the option for flexible drop-off and pick-up beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. for all programs. Please visit each individual program webpage for more information about our offerings.

SUNY Oswego Winter Youth Programming

Application Instruction Sheet

Instructor Application

Registration is Open!

This program is for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

There are a limited number of spots available. After your application has been received, you will receive an email regarding the participants standing (acceptance or waitlisted).

Payments for accepted applicants must be made 72 hours from the time of the acceptance email to keep your registration.

This program runs:
Monday, 2/16/2026 - Friday, 2/20/2026 9:15 am to 3:45 pm
Free Flexible Drop Off - 8:00 - 9:15 am
Free Flexible Pick-Up - 3:45 - 5:00 pm

Cost:
$225.00
Optional additional $55.00 to have lunch provided daily

We are unable to offer scholarships for this week

Location: SUNY Oswego, Sheldon Hall, 301 Washington Blvd, Oswego
Drop Off: Sheldon Hall Ballroom (2nd Floor)
Pick Up: Sheldon Hall Ballroom (2nd Floor)

Exploring Nature at Rice Creek

Explore, learn, and play this summer at Rice Creek Field Station’s 350-acre natural area with its five miles of trails skirting forests, fields, ponds, and streams. Our enthusiastic staff of certified K-12 teachers will guide youth in grades K-9 through hands-on investigation, observation, and creative activities in nature. With nearly 100% of time spent outdoors, this program offers a safe environment for learning and fun. Learn more about Exploring Nature.

JULY 6-10, 2026

July 13-17, 2026

Sheldon Institute

Make new friends, learn something unexpected, and dive deeper into your favorite subjects and hobbies! Grades K-4 will have a set program that includes activities, and sessions related to the arts, humanities, and STEM areas. Grades 5-9 will engage in sessions related to leadership, arts, sciences, technology, career development, and wellness. Read more about the Sheldon Institute.

July 20-24, 2026

July 27-31, 2026

STEAM Camp

If you’re looking for ways to engage your child in new and exciting experiences this summer, you’ve got to check out SUNY Oswego’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Summer Youth Program. Children imagine, collaborate, explore and create, all while learning STEAM skills that will help them in school and beyond. Youth in grades K-9 will explore and discover robotics, virtual reality, gaming, circuitry, green screening, book creator, break out rooms & more. Learn more about STEAM Camp.

August 3-7, 2026

August 10-14, 2026

SUNY Oswego’s youth programs ignite a passion for lifelong learning through fun, engaging, and hands-on experiences by tailoring to diverse interests. Through strategic partnerships with faculty, seasoned educators, and community collaborators, we deliver family-friendly pricing, and accessible programs that are meaningful and encourage creativity. Parents recognize the value of the learning experiences that can only be offered on a college campus. They realize that SUNY Oswego offers a stimulating environment that unlocks a world of possibilities for their children by fostering a connection to higher education and supporting the university's commitment to being a hometown campus.

Division of Extended Learning
337 Sheldon Hall

Contact

Chelsea Ginett
Youth Program Manager
Sheldon Institute for Barbara Shineman Scholars Director
STEAM Camp Director

Phone: 315.312.2726
Email: [email protected]

Hours of Operation

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday