Summer Engineering Camp

What we offer

The Northrop Grumman Summer Engineering Camp at USC is a camp in which rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students explore aerospace, civil, electrical, environmental and mechanical engineering with hands-on activities such as rockets, circuits, bridges and robots. Students also explore computer science by learning to code and write apps. The Northrop Grumman Summer Engineering Camp (previously Viterbi Summer Engineering Camp and the ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp) serves 32 students each year and has been a part of USC Viterbi for over 15 years.

Application Requirements

The two parts of the application must be received by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. It is the responsibility of the student/parent/guardian to ensure that all application materials are received by the deadline.
Currently enrolled in the 5th, 6^th or 7^th grade (rising Grades 6-8 in Fall 2025)
Have at least a B average in science and math classes.
Must attend both weeks of camp.
Priority will be given to active MESA, Mission Science, and Engineering Transformer students and students at schools affiliated with the K-12 STEM Center; however, all students will be considered.

Application Process

Application Deadline: May 5, 2025

The two parts of the application are open and must be received by May 5, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the student/family to ensure that all application materials are received by the deadline.

Part 1: Student Application

Online Application / Solicitud línea

Part 2: Teacher Recommendation

Teacher Recommendation Online

Teacher Recommendation Form (paper form)

Note: Students that are applying for Summer Engineering Camp are automatically considered for Energy of STEM as their second backup option.

Cost: Free—just bring your enthusiasm!

Date: July 14 to July 25, 2025 (Monday to Friday of each week)

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Who: Middle school - currently enrolled Grades 5-7 (rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders)

Where: In Person (At USC Main Campus)

To expose and increase students’ knowledge of specific engineering disciplines, including aerospace, civil, electrical, environmental, and mechanical engineering and computer science,

To increase students’ interest in STEM through hands-on learning

To spark students’ interest in pursuing a career in engineering

To engage Northrop Grumman engineers and personnel

Flyers

Camp Flyer in English

Camp Flyer in Spanish/Español

How do I learn More?

For questions, reach out to our center at k12summer@usc.edu.

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Published on September 25th, 2024Last updated on February 18th, 2025