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Summer Academy
Summer Academy
Spend a week at OSU-Cascades! Summer Academy introduces you to life on a college campus, and you’ll earn a scholarship doing it. Meet new friends while exploring your academic and career interests with university professors and experts.
Session 1: July 20-25, 2025
Session 2: July 27-August 1, 2025
Registration opens February 17, 2025
Discover, Have Fun, Make Friends!
After a morning of classes, you'll get out there with daily activities like hiking, floating the river, playing board games, touring an off-campus employer, hearing from industry experts, working in an on-campus lab or working on your class project.
Choose Your Academic Track:
Session 1: July 20-25, 2025
Art + Media + Technology
Instructors: Andrew Lorish and John Hansel
Get a foundational look at digital and traditional art tools offered at OSU-Cascades. You'll work across mediums and approaches with a focus on contemporary art. Hands-on activities include graphic design, interactive media, drawing and printmaking.
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Computer Science
Instructors: Dan White and Brian Hall
Computing has transformed how we solve problems, create and connect. Explore the fundamentals of computer science through coding, algorithms and innovation. You'll develop skills in programming and problem-solving while discovering how computer science powers everything from social media to artificial intelligence.
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Outdoor Products
Instructors: Molly Rogers and Timothy Gorbold
Dive into the exciting world of outdoor gear and apparel design. Learn how creativity, sustainability and innovation come together to shape the products we use to explore the great outdoors. Through hands-on projects and industry insights, you'll explore the business, design and production behind the outdoor products you love.
Session 2: July 27-August 2, 2025
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Art + Media + Technology
Instructors: Andrew Lorish and John Hansel
Get a foundational look at digital and traditional art tools offered at OSU-Cascades. You’ll work across mediums and approaches with a focus on contemporary art. Hands-on activities include graphic design, interactive media, drawing and printmaking.
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Engineering
Instructors: Sean Riley and TBD
Unleash your inner problem-solver in this hands-on introduction to engineering. Design and build projects that tackle real-world challenges while learning the basics of mechanics, materials and energy systems. With access to OSU-Cascades' innovative labs, you'll gain a glimpse into the dynamic world of engineering and how it shapes our future.
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Kinesiology
Instructors: David Phillips, Cha Jaime, and Jess Coughlin
Everyone has a body! Explore its fascinating inner workings and learn about physiology, muscle function and energy use. Join a fun group activity in OSU-Cascades' cutting-edge FORCE biomechanics lab and see real-time data that explains how your amazing body moves.
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Outdoor Recreation
After a morning in the classroom, you’ll enjoy recreational activities like hiking, rock climbing and floating the Deschutes River.
Explore A Future Career
Tour an off-campus employer, hear from industry experts or work in an on-campus lab.
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On-Campus Activities
From board games to playing pool to watching movies, take a break after a full day of activities. The fitness center is also open to Summer Academy students.
College Scholarship
Students who complete the Summer Academy will each receive a $500 scholarship* to OSU-Cascades. The college scholarship can be applied toward tuition for the fall term immediately following graduation from high school.
*The Summer Academy Scholarship is limited to $500 maximum per student per lifetime and can be applied only toward tuition at OSU-Cascades. Summer Academy Scholarships are not available for repeat Summer Academy participation.
Summer Academy Details
When
Session 1: July 20-25.
Session 2: July 27-August 1.
Who
High school students entering grades 10-12.
Where
OSU-Cascades in Bend.
Overnight or Day Option
Stay in our state-of-the-art residence hall or register as a day student.
Cost
Overnight option: $1,500* includes lodging, transportation, all activities, meals & snacks.
Day option: $500* includes all activities, meals & snacks.
*Financial assistance may be available