High School Programs

ASC Dual Enrollment Program

The ASC Dual Enrollment Program provides highly motivated Nevada high school students an opportunity to get a head start on their college education by enrolling in UNLV courses before high school graduation. ASC Dual Enrollment Program students also have the opportunity to earn dual credit (university and high school) with the approval of their high […]

Beal Bank USA Southern Nevada Regional Science and Engineering Fair

The Beal Bank USA Southern Nevada Regional Science & Engineering Fair promotes an interest in STEM for elementary, middle, and high school students in primarily southern Nevada counties including Clark County and the Clark County School District.  Held at UNLV and hosted by the UNLV College of Sciences, the fair is sponsored by Beal Bank […]

BeHERE, BeWELL

The Behavioral Health Workforce Expansion Learning Lab (BeWELL) provides high school students with a unique opportunity to explore an array of behavioral health professions. This immersive camp offers hands-on experiences, expert-led discussions, and career pathway exploration aimed at inspiring the next generation of mental health professionals. Students will engage in dynamic activities such as career […]

Culinary Mini Boot Camp

Jump into the Culinary Mini Boot Camp, a hands-on 2-day adventure with Chef Chris Lindsay! High school students will level up their cooking skills, designing trendy menus and mastering new culinary techniques. With a focus on teamwork, safety, sanitation, and communication, you’ll get the full chef experience – including serving your creation to industry professionals. […]

Empowered Women, Empower Women

Empowered Women, Empower Women was developed to introduce young women to empowerment principles and skills through various sessions from the faculty and staff of the College of Liberal Arts. Through a range of activities and sessions students will explore how leadership and mentorship are critical to their own empowerment as young women. Students will learn […]

GEAR UP ASPIRE Scholars Program

ASPIRE is a small-cohort enrichment program for current 9th-12th graders at Bonanza, Clark, Durango, and Pahrump Valley High Schools.  Student Requirements: For more information, complete an interest form or email aspire@unlv.edu. 

Graphic Design Bootcamp

Students will learn the basics of graphic design using a variety of methods including both digital and analog approaches to design. Projects will challenge the students to create designs that respond to the world around them. Students will use cutting edge computer labs and will have access to multiple hi-resolution printers. All technology and materials […]

Hospitality Exploration Summer Camp

The Hospitality Exploration Summer Camp, sponsored by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, is a 4-day, 3-night deep dive into life as a UNLV student! Campers will stay in residence halls, eat on campus, and connect with current students and faculty. With interactive sessions led by industry pros and alumni, you’ll explore different career paths in […]

Institute of Reading Development

Since 1990, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Continuing Education has proudly partnered with the Institute of Reading Development, a nationwide leader in reading instruction, to help students of all ages build strong reading skills and a lifelong love of books. These programs teach key reading skills for every grade, from phonics and sight words for younger children, […]

Lee Business School-CCSD Summer Dual Enrollment Program

This is a collaborative program between the Lee Business School and CCSD developed to give rising 11th and 12th grade students an opportunity to earn high school and college credits, and to provide students with coursework and experiences that prepare them for post-secondary education. Each student is enrolled in two classes (6 credits). The program […]

Meaning of Life

What is the meaning of life? This is a question many have asked and many have tried to answer. Socrates said that the unexamined life, the kind of life that lacks meaning, is not worth living. What does it mean to live a life of meaning? Meaning of Life asks students to consider how these […]

Mock Trial Summer Workshop

UNLV’s Mock Trial Summer Workshop is designed to expand access to the Mock Trial activity. This summer workshop offers a unique opportunity for students to engage with the legal community of Southern Nevada. Through a mix of seminars, outreach events, and hands-on activities participants will gain exposure to the many diverse perspectives found in the […]

National Summer Transportation Institute

Participants will live on-campus at UNLV for two weeks while they explore modes of transportation, urban infrastructure planning, pedestrian safety and various career opportunities. We also offer college preparation and life skills activities, college seminars, UNLV lab tours, field trips, peer mentoring sessions with UNLV students, and exciting group projects.

Nevada Science Olympiad

Nevada Science Olympiad is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of K-12 science education for all genders and minority groups by fostering their interest in science. Our goal is to create a technologically-literate workforce, and recognize the outstanding achievements of student participants in Science Olympiad tournaments and non-competitive events, as well as teachers who […]

Pathways to Success

 Pathways to Success is designed to prepare students for their future lives, through financial and professional development. Under the guidance of our faculty and staff students will gain the confidence and knowledge to be financially literate individuals. Financial literacy provides students with the understanding of the skills that lead to a lifetime of financial well-being. […]

Rebel Classical Guitar Summer Camp

Join UNLV guitar faculty and students in a week of classical guitar technique, ensembles, and lessons. The camp is designed for beginning to advanced classical guitar students. Activities include technical workshops that will  develop right and left hand technique, scales, arpeggios, slurs, and finger independence. All students will perform in a large ensemble and break […]

Rebel Debate Institute

Standard Rebel Debate Institute The Standard Rebel Debate Institute is designed to teach speech and argument to middle school or high school students. Programming for middle schoolers include introductions to argument or speech preparation and delivery. We aim to build skills in communication for kids so they are well prepared as a public speaker for […]

Rebel Teach Concurrent Enrollment Program

The Rebel Teach program allows students to enroll in UNLV College of Education courses while they are in high school. These courses are taught on the high school campus by high school faculty members.

Southern Nevada Writing Project

As one of nearly 185 writing project sites affiliated with the National Writing Project (NWP), the SNWP offers a writing institute for K-12 educators each year, along with a writing camp for K-12 students. Teachers conduct project-sponsored programs in their own schools and in neighboring schools and districts aimed at two purposes: developing teacher knowledge […]

Student Interactions with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (SISTEM)

The Student Interactions with STEM (SISTEM) program is a series of talks and activities open to all high school students in Southern Nevada. We offer a free career awareness program for any high school student who is interested in pursuing a STEM degree with a focus on careers that require a Bachelor degree or higher. […]

Summer Program Advancing Research and Knowledge (SPARK)

Beginner SPARK The Summer Program Advancing Research and Knowledge (SPARK) is an immersive research experience that develops research skills and expands research readiness amongst middle school and high school students. The beginner camp is designed for students who are new to conducting research or want to develop their basic research skills. The camp will introduce […]

Tech Trekker

Tech Trekker provides educators with access to science and engineering equipment, as well as standards-based lessons, in order to increase student engagement in STEM. We even send a student along to manage the equipment, allowing teachers to focus solely on teaching. This free service (sponsored by Nevada National Security Site) is available to all educators […]

UNLV GenCyber Summer Camp

The UNLV GenCyber is a week-long cybersecurity summer camp designed for high school students. The program aims to educate students about proper and secure online behavior, foster good digital citizenship, and encourage interest in cybersecurity careers. Students will engage in various hands-on activities covering diverse cybersecurity topics and listen to insightful stories shared by cybersecurity […]

UNLV Model United Nations

Join UNLV Model United Nations for the tenth annual NVMUN Conference – a weekend of public speaking, debate, problem solving, and teamwork. Students will be assigned a country, world leader, historical figure, or fictional character to represent within one of four committees. They will give short extemporaneous speeches from the perspective of their assigned country […]

UNLV Nurse Camp

UNLV Nurse Camp welcomes all high school students (rising freshmen – graduating seniors) interested in health sciences and nursing to attend Nurse Camp.  Campers participate in academic, clinical, and community activities to explore the nursing profession.  UNLV Nurse Camp will run two sessions this summer, each session will accept 30 campers.

UNLV Summer STEM Camp (July)

The UNLV STEM Camp stands as a beacon of innovation and learning, offering middle and high school students immersive experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through a diverse array of modules including robotics, cybersecurity, programming, advanced mathematics, AI, etc. students engage in hands-on learning guided by expert instructors from the UNLV College of Engineering. […]

UNLV Summer STEM Camp (June)

The UNLV STEM Camp stands as a beacon of innovation and learning, offering middle and high school students immersive experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through a diverse array of modules including robotics, cybersecurity, programming, advanced mathematics, AI, etc. students engage in hands-on learning guided by expert instructors from the UNLV College of Engineering. […]

Young Executive Scholars Hospitality and Tourism Program

Modeled after the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ International Gaming Institute (UNLV IGI) and University of Nevada Reno’s renowned Executive Development Program for industry professionals, the Young Executive Scholars Hospitality & Tourism Program (YES) is a rigorous summer course of applied learning, team collaboration, and a mentor-guided, case-study analysis of the global hospitality tourism industry. […]