Boys Town Research Camp
Inspire Creativity and a Love for Learning
Boys Town National Research Hospital Research Camp offers an opportunity for families to participate in research and STEM activities designed to inspire a love for science. Our camp staff provides enriching, educational experiences that promote curiosity and confidence.
Campers will participate in age-appropriate research studies related to hearing, speech, language, balance and neuroscience. They will also attend a variety of fun-filled workshops on topics such as interactive arts, dance, music, theater and virtual reality.
Program Details
Upcoming 2026 Research Camp Dates
- Spring Break: March 16 to 20
- Summer Camp: August 3 to 7
Ages
Children aged 6 to 13 are invited to apply.
Times
The camp will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.
Location
Boys Town National Research Hospital
Lied Learning and Technology Center
425 North 30th Street
Cost
Research camp is hosted at no cost to the campers and their families.
The Importance of Research Camps
Research camps provide free services to children and families who many not typically participate in research. Together, we are strengthening the quality of research while fostering trust, awareness and long-term collaboration with between Boys Town Hospital and the communities it serves.
“My daughters had a wonderful experience at the week-long Boys Town Hospital summer camp. While they enjoyed participating in the hearing and language research studies, they were equally excited about the engaging activities offered each day. The fact that they looked forward to attending camp rather than staying home during summer break speaks volumes about how fun, meaningful, and enriching the program was.”
– Parent of previous camper
Frequently Asked Questions
Boys Town National Research Hospital Research Camp offers an opportunity for children to participate in enriching, no-cost educational experiences that promote curiosity, learning and confidence while engaging with research.
Campers will participate in age-appropriate research studies related to hearing, speech, language, balance and neuroscience. They will also attend a variety of fun-filled workshops on topics such as interactive arts, dance, music, theater and virtual reality.
Activities
- Campers participate in games, STEM activities and workshops.
Research
- Research activities may include wearing headphones or participating in language activities.
- Each camper receives money for participating.
Meals & Snacks
- Each camper will receive breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Camp days are a combination of participating in research, engaging in social skills practices, activities and workshops! A sample schedule is provided below. Please note that the schedule is just an example and activities may change.
Paperwork
- As a part of the enrollment process, a parent or guardian must complete demographic information, waiver and release forms (such as photo release), and research consenting forms for kids to attend.
- Parents and guardians should plan for one hour to complete the paperwork.
- Kids that do not have all the required forms completed will not be able to attend camp.
Feedback
- Parent/Guardians will receive a post-camp survey to provide feedback and to share their overall camp experience.
Safe Environment
- Campers are provided with a safe space to express their interest in learning.
Encouragement
- Campers are encouraged to express themselves through STEM activities and workshops.
Activities
- Campers are encouraged to participate and to engage in new activities.
Participating in research fosters trust, increases awareness and encourages future involvement in research studies. This will ultimately contribute to increased representation in research studies and lead to comprehensive and inclusive findings.