Southern Oregon University Youth Programs

Southern Oregon University Youth Programs Since 1981, SOU Youth Programs has offered day & overnight camps, academic competitions, after school programming and college credit opportunities.

SOU Pre-College Youth Programs is part of the Division of Outreach and Engagement, the self-support outreach arm of the University, and has a long-standing, positive relationship with many of the educational institutions and agencies in southern Oregon. The department began in 1980 directing programs for students in grades K-12. Funding is provided through grants, private donations, contract servi

ces and fees paid for program tuition. Program offerings include enrichment classes, academic competitions, summer residential camps, and high school credit programs.

08/24/2026

Quiet summer morning on the Southern Oregon University campus before the students return next month. ❤️

Reserva la Fecha: Sábado, 24 de octubre 📌El evento del Día Familiar Latino en Southern Oregon University está diseñado p...
08/10/2026

Reserva la Fecha: Sábado, 24 de octubre 📌

El evento del Día Familiar Latino en Southern Oregon University está diseñado para estudiantes de los grados 7.º a 12.º y sus familias, con el fin de establecer una base sólida para el éxito académico.

Elija entre una variedad de exposiciones, disponibles en inglés o español:
• Éxito académico y estudiantil
• Habilidades de liderazgo
• Cómo navegar la trayectoria académica
• Recursos comunitarios y educativos
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Save the Date: Saturday, October 24 📌

The Latino Family Day event at
Southern Oregon University is designed for 7th-12th graders and their families to build a strong foundation for academic success.

Choose from a variety of topics in either English or Spanish:
• Academic & Student Success
• Leadership Skills
• Navigating Academic Journeys
• Community & Educational Resources

We are so thankful for all the students that attended the SOU Academia Latina overnight camp again this summer! 🥰
08/04/2026

We are so thankful for all the students that attended the SOU Academia Latina overnight camp again this summer! 🥰

With our overnight summer camps wrapped up (what a whirlwind!), we wanted to let folks know that we may still have your ...
07/27/2026

With our overnight summer camps wrapped up (what a whirlwind!), we wanted to let folks know that we may still have your student's belongings!

Please let us know if anything is missing and we'll search our lost and found for the item. We have a number of water bottles and other items, and enough clothes to open a small store. 😅

Email, call, or message our office with a description of the item(s) and the name of the camper and we'll do our best to reconnect them!

Konaway Nika Tillicum students got to spend a beautiful day at the local Vesper Meadows during camp this week! We're so ...
07/16/2026

Konaway Nika Tillicum students got to spend a beautiful day at the local Vesper Meadows during camp this week! We're so thankful for their partnership.

We are so thrilled to have two simultaneous camps running this week on the Southern Oregon University campus! Check out ...
07/16/2026

We are so thrilled to have two simultaneous camps running this week on the Southern Oregon University campus! Check out photos from some of the student's afternoon courses during our Black Youth Summer Institute camp - The Trailblazer’s Toolbox: Storytelling & Improv for the Next Gen, Drone & More Drones: Intro to Block Programming, and Paint the Power.

It was so special to have the campers on the Southern Oregon University for the 45th ACADEMY! It was a whirlwind and unf...
07/02/2026

It was so special to have the campers on the Southern Oregon University for the 45th ACADEMY! It was a whirlwind and unforgettable week -- we hope that we see you all back in Summer 2027! ✨

Space is still available in our Summer Better Than Others and Young Writers' Camp day classes! These week-long courses a...
06/11/2026

Space is still available in our Summer Better Than Others and Young Writers' Camp day classes!

These week-long courses are generally three hours in the morning or afternoon. Ages vary per subject, with options for 8-17 year olds, and students can stack courses to customize their summer experience. All programming is held on the Southern Oregon University campus.

To learn more or register for either program, visit youth.sou.edu/camp

ALUMNI ROLL CALL!To everyone who has ever been a part of Youth Programs: this one is for you. We are doing an official a...
06/04/2026

ALUMNI ROLL CALL!

To everyone who has ever been a part of Youth Programs: this one is for you. We are doing an official alumni roll call, and we need your voice!

If you attended or been a part of any of our summer camps, afterschool programs, academic competitions, conferences, or college credit courses over the last 45 years, please drop a comment below!

Let us know the year(s) and the program(s) you participated in.

We want to celebrate your experience—and yes, we definitely want to see those throwback photos! Share your memories and pictures in the comments below! 🥰

We are very excited to announce that our department has received fiscal support from the Reed and Carolee Walker Fund du...
06/04/2026

We are very excited to announce that our department has received fiscal support from the Reed and Carolee Walker Fund during their Spring 2026 grant cycle!

This is an except from the full press release, which you can access at oregoncf.org/press-room:

Southern Oregon University Foundation received a grant to support culturally specific youth summer camps.

Russell Zook, Director of Outreach and Engagement for SOU, said the funding will enable the university to continue to offer overnight camps that demystify the college experience, cultivate leadership and foster belonging.

"We are deeply grateful for the Walker Fund’s ongoing support of these vital programs,” said Russell Zook, Director of Outreach and Engagement for SOU. “We appreciate Oregon Community Foundation’s continued partnership in creating opportunities where youth can truly flourish."

SOU will receive $135,000 in the first year of the three-year grant.

“The Walker Fund has backed Southern Oregon University’s youth programs for many years, and as SOU undergoes a financial transformation, we’re proud to offer a stable source of support for the next three years,” Drake said. “Academia Latina, Konaway Nika Tillicum and the Black Youth Summer Institute are critical for the youth they serve, creating cultural experiences and providing access to the university and to programming that the students may not otherwise experience.”

Since its founding, the Walker Fund has invested more than $43 million in Jackson County organizations working to create greater opportunity and stability for local children and families.

Thank you, again, for your continued support of our programming!

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1250 Siskiyou Boulevard
Ashland, OR
97520

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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