Youth Education at The University of Utah

☀️❤️ What. A. Summer. 🎉

From the first day of camp to the very last adventure, this summer with Youth Education has been one for the books! Between Club U and Campus Camps, our days have been packed with creativity 🎨, discovery 🔬, exploration 🌎, learning 🧠, and a whole lot of laughter. 😂

We tried new things, got a little messy, explored campus, made some seriously cool projects, played plenty of games, took on new challenges, and made friendships and memories along the way. Whether campers were creating, building, cooking, experimenting, adventuring outdoors, or just hanging out with new friends, there was always something happening. ✨🙌

But what made this summer so special wasn't just everything we got to do. It was the energy our campers brought with them every single day. ❤️ Watching them grow more confident, discover new interests, make new friends, and simply have FUN is what Youth Education summers are all about.

To our campers, families, counselors, instructors, and everyone who helped make this summer possible, THANK YOU! 🫶☀️ You made every adventure, laugh, high five, and unforgettable moment possible.

We're definitely going to miss the summer chaos around here. 🥹❤️ Until next summer, we'll be holding onto all the memories we made together! ☀️🎨🌟

Looking back on our Create Your Plate: Cooking Mindful Meals camp has us smiling❤️👩‍🍳

Throughout the week, our campers learned more than just recipes. They built confidence in the kitchen, practiced foundational cooking skills, made everything from homemade pizza dough to fresh yogurt, and discovered how fun it can be to create balanced, mindful meals. 🍕🥣🥗

Watching them try new things, support one another, and take pride in what they created was the best part. We hope they left with new skills, great memories, and a love for cooking they'll carry with them long after camp ended!✨

Summer camps may be over, but the learning doesn't have to stop! ☀️ We still have a few classes and opportunities available, and we'll be back next summer with even more unforgettable adventures. 💙

🐦✨ Our Club U campers had a bird's-eye view of an unforgettable experience thanks to Earthwings! 🦅💚

From soaring raptors to colorful parrots, campers got up close with incredible birds from around the world while learning about their habitats, unique adaptations, and the importance of wildlife conservation. There were plenty of "oohs" and "wows" as these amazing feathered friends showed off their talents! 🌎🪶

A huge thank you to Earthwings for bringing education to life and giving our campers a wild experience they'll be talking about all summer! 💙

🎢⚙️ What goes up must come down... but why!? 🤔

Our Roller Coaster Physics campers discovered the science behind every twist, turn, drop, and loop! From gravity and momentum to engineering their own coaster creations, they learned that physics can be just as thrilling as the ride itself. 🎡📐

Who knew science could be this much fun? 🎢💥

Adventure was calling... and they answered! 🥾🌲🚣

Our Campus Camps students spent the week exploring Utah's incredible outdoors through Into the Wild: Outdoor Exploration! From kayaking across local reservoirs to hiking scenic trails and discovering the fascinating world of macroinvertebrates, every day was filled with hands-on adventures, new discoveries, and unforgettable memories. 🌿🦋☀️

The adventure isn't over yet! We still have another session of Into the Wild: Outdoor Exploration and plenty of other exciting summer classes waiting to be explored. Come make this summer one to remember! 💚✨