Tech Camp at UNH Manchester

Tech Camp at UNH Manchester
Image of students at Tech Camp doing experiments

Tech Camp at UNH Manchester (UNHM) - Summer 2026

Tech Camp at UNH Manchester is a summer program for participants entering grades 5-12 who are students in the Manchester, NH school district.  It is designed to increase STEAM literacy and experiential learning. The programs engage students in interactive, hands-on, problem-solving activities in areas of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM). Offered through the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Tech Camp provides students with access to state-of-the-art facilities, advanced technology, and award-winning faculty. Manchester Tech Camp fosters a diverse and inclusive community, making STEAM education available to all curious learners.

All programs are free and are made possible by the generous support of the EDA Build Back Better Regional Challenge Work and Learn funding. As such, attendance is required every day unless there are exceptional circumstances that prevent it. Staff must be informed as soon as possible if an absence will occur. 

Space in all programs is limited. To be considered for one of the available spaces, please refer to the Tech Camp Process.

2026 UNHM Tech Camp Dates:

  • Week 1: Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 7
  • Week 2: Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14

Tech Camp Process:

  • Submit a . Submitting an application does not automatically enroll the student into the program. If accepted, families still need to complete the online registration. The application closes on May 15, 2026 at 5 pm, unless spots are filled prior to this date.
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and families are typically informed of their acceptance status via email within three weeks of submitting an application.
  • Once a student has received notice of admission, review the "How to Enroll" block below. Do not enroll here unless you have received notice of admission from a Tech Camp staff member via email. If a student enrolls without applying and being accepted, the enrollment will be dropped.
  • Be sure you are enrolling your child in the correct session provided to you by Tech Camp staff.
  • Enrollments must be completed by June 30, 2026.

Priority will be given to students enrolled in public schools within the Manchester School District (Hillside MS, McLaughlin MS, MS at Parkside, Southside MS, Central HS, Memorial HS, Manchester School of Technology or West HS). Other students from the greater Manchester area may enroll on a space available basis. All families must complete our online application.

Students not from a Manchester public school listed above will be placed on a waiting list until April 15, 2026. If our programs have any remaining spots at that time, those students will be considered.

Details regarding drop off locations, times, and other information are sent via email from program staff to enrolled participants prior to the session start date. Please be sure the email address provided while enrolling is that of a parent/legal guardian, not the participating student.

Week 1: August 3-7

Sessions Times Grades
(entering Fall 2026)
Cost Registration Close Date
(unless full earlier)
TechSplorers Week 1 8:30am-4:00pm Gr 5-8 FREE* June 30
TechVoyagers: Forensics 8:30am-4:00pm Gr 8-10 FREE* June 30
TechVoyagers: Body Builders 8:30am-4:00pm Gr 9-12 FREE* June 30

Week 2: August 10-14

Sessions Times Grades
(entering Fall 2026)
Cost Registration Close Date
(unless full earlier)
TechSplorers Week 2 8:30am-4:00pm Gr 5-8 FREE* June 30
TechVoyagers: Zoom Lens 8:30am-4:00pm Gr 9-12 FREE* June 30
TechVoyagers: AI for Models 8:30am-4:00pm Gr 9-12 FREE* June 30

* all sessions are free of cost for accepted students. Refer to the "Tech Camp Process" above for how to apply.

Review the blocks below for instructions and more information on Session Descriptions, How to Enroll, CampDoc, and Travel. 

For more information or program questions, contact: shannon.mccrackenbarber@unh.edu.

For the program website:

8:30AM - 4:00PM
Manchester Campus, 88 Commercial St.
0.00 UNHM Tech Camp Fee

Do not enroll unless you have received notification of admission from UNHM Tech Camp staff.

8:30AM - 4:00PM
Manchester Campus, 88 Commercial St.
0.00 UNHM Tech Camp Fee

Do not enroll unless you have received notification of admission from UNHM Tech Camp staff.

8:30AM - 4:00PM
Manchester Campus, 88 Commercial St.
0.00 UNHM Tech Camp Fee

Do not enroll unless you have received notification of admission from UNHM Tech Camp staff.

8:30AM - 4:00PM
Manchester Campus, 88 Commercial St.
0.00 UNHM Tech Camp Fee

Do not enroll unless you have received notification of admission from UNHM Tech Camp staff.

8:30AM - 4:00PM
Manchester Campus, 88 Commercial St.
0.00 UNHM Tech Camp Fee

Do not enroll unless you have received notification of admission from UNHM Tech Camp staff.

8:30AM - 4:00PM
Manchester Campus, 88 Commercial St.
0.00 UNHM Tech Camp Fee

Do not enroll unless you have received notification of admission from UNHM Tech Camp staff.

TechSplorers 

This program cycles through a variety of fun-filled science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) topics, which may include activities such as: forensic science, circuit-building, the science of sound, kitchen science, freshwater ecology and more! All of these topics are explored through collaborative, hands-on activities. Each day is a new adventure! Open to all levels of experience!

Lead Teacher:  Cathy Goodwin.

 

TechVoyagers

Forensics in Action - Do you love a good "Whodunit"?  In this camp students will enhance their scientific skills and explore different types of evidence and techniques that are used to solve crimes through forensic science. Students process a mock crime scene to solve the crime while learning about things such as fingerprinting, blood typing, fiber analysis, chemical analysis, and DNA fingerprinting.

Body Builders - Have you ever wondered how the human body works? In this camp, students will embark on a deep dive into learning about several body systems and organs. They’ll combine their new anatomy and physiology knowledge with art and electrical engineering to create functional models of several body systems, interconnecting them to “build” a body! If you like anatomy, Arduinos, or just learning how things work, this is the camp for you!

Lead Teacher: Sydney Rollins

Zoom Lens - Microscopes enable us to visualize the hidden world around us. Imagine being able to turn your own cell phone into a handheld microscope! Antonie van Leeuweknhoek was a microscopist who was the first to observe bacteria and protozoa. In this project you will explore Leeuwenhoek microscopes and make a prototype of your own with custom-made lenses that attach to your phone. This will involve 3D modeling and 3D printing your designs to turn your phone into a high-magnification custom microscope!

Lead Teacher: Dr. Mark Scimone

AI for Models - Dive into the world of AI with this exciting program where students become the innovators! Explore different AI models and use them to verify real lab data collected through hands-on experiments and electronics. With tools like sensors and cell cultures, students will create and train AI models to achieve peak accuracy. Code like a pro, just like Karlie Kloss—but no need to be 5'10"! Get ready for a fun, engaging, and challenging experience grounded in practical applications and AI testing.

Do not enroll here unless you have received notice of admission from a Tech Camp staff member via email. If a student enrolls without applying and being accepted, the enrollment will be dropped.

Click the '+' on the session registration block(s) to choose your session and enroll. Review the Online Registration Instructions before enrolling for the best outcome.

Family Accounts are recommended for enrolling multiple children from one family in any UNH Youth Program. If you already have an account in our system, you will be asked to log into either a Family or Student Account after adding the program to your shopping cart. Be sure to use the username and password for the type of account you wish to log into. We recommend attempting to log into the Student or Family account before enrollment opens as this will minimize difficulty and time while enrolling. Email youth.programs@unh.edu if you require assistance recovering your account information. Do not create a new account if you have one already.

If you don't have an account already, you can set up an account at any time, even before you begin the registration process. If you are setting up a Student Account, the account must be in the name of student, but the email address provided in the profile should be that of a parent/legal guardian, not the participating student. Review the Online Registration Instructions before creating a new account.

UNH has partnered with CampDoc to quicken the enrollment process. Enrollments and payments will still be made here through our current enrollment system, but no registration questions will be required at that time. Within a few days of enrolling, the email provided in the student or family account will receive an email prompting completion of the registration questions.

It is important that a parent/guardian responds to the CampDoc email and completes the registration questions promptly. Families who enrolled a child in a UNH Youth Program in Summer 2023 or after will likely already have a CampDoc account. Even if the student already has a CampDoc account, a parent/guardian should log into the student's account to review and complete any necessary questions for a specific program or year.

All registration questions must be 100% complete in CampDoc before a student can attend a youth program.

For more information, including the CampDoc Support Line, review our CampDoc page.