The Exxon Mobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp is a two-week residential camp that offers innovative programs to enhance middle school students’ knowledge in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) while encouraging youth to stay in school and develop their leadership potential and citizenship skills.

The camp program is named after Dr. Bernard Harris, veteran of two space shuttle mission and the first African-American to walk in space. There are currently 20 camps throughout the U.S. with a total outreach of approximately 1,000 students. Admission to the camp is free to those who qualify. Young people who are academically qualified, recommended by their teachers and genuinely interested in math and science are encouraged to apply. Students attend daily classes in natural science, engineering, mathematics and technology, taught by faculty from U.Va.’s Engineering School and Charlottesville area school districts. Activities include classroom study, experiments, individual/team/group projects, weekly field excursions and guest speakers who motivate the students into fulfilling their dreams.
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