Are you a rising 6-9th grade girl? Join us this summer for STEMQuest!
Inspired by all kinds of scientists and engineers, especially women and people from diverse backgrounds, we will:
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Have fun playing games, investigating the world, designing solutions, and creating and sharing your own projects
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Connect with college students with an option for ongoing mentoring
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Try out all kinds of science and engineering – think food chemistry, observing plants and animals, exploring microbes, building machines, and more
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Explore St. Olaf College, from the science labs to Natural Lands to the cafeteria
STEMQuest Flash Camp is supported by the St. Olaf CURI research program.
CAMP SCHEDULE
July 27 – 31, 2026
Camp Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Outdoor games and investigations
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch, choice time
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Investigations or projects in the lab
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Choice time, daily wrap up
MEET THE PROFESSOR
Emily Mohl taught English in China, biology at a private school in St. Louis, and integrated science at a charter school in Chicago. For her Ph.D. research, she studied how milkweed plants affect evolution and ecology of the insects that live on them. In addition to science education, her interests include evolutionary ecology, plant-insect interactions, and ecological risk assessment.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Register by May 15, 2026. Registration is limited to 16 participants. Camp tuition is $100.
Frequently Asked Questions
We will maintain a wait list if the camp fills and notify you if a spot becomes available.
Transportation to St. Olaf College from Northfield and Dundas, and back, is available. To request daily transportation, please indicate that on the registration form.
Campers should plan to bring a lunch each day. Light snacks and water will be provided daily. Be sure to note any food sensitivities when registering for camp.
Emailed cancellations received four weeks prior to camp start date will receive a $50 refund. No refunds given within four weeks of camp start date.