The UNLV College of Liberal Arts (COLA) is offering enrichment programming and experiential learning opportunities through a full slate of summer camps, beginning June 1.
In their fourth year, the COLA camps are designed for Las Vegas high school students and recent high school graduates to learn about a variety of topics, including witnessing and interpreting history, justice and the law, financial literacy, and archaeology.
Camp programming is bolstered by expanded partnerships with nonprofits and community organizations such as The Mob Museum – the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, the National Atomic Testing Museum, and The Just One Project. Faculty and staff from various campus units are sharing their expertise and leading sessions.
“We are so grateful to collaborate with community partners to strengthen our programming and offer students such fun learning opportunities both on campus and off campus through site visits,” said Mary Rose Stark, student recruitment specialist for the College of Liberal Arts and camp coordinator.
“The camps provide a wonderful way for students to expand their knowledge about topics of interest while being introduced to higher education and the dynamic learning experiences UNLV offers.”
Most programs run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Registration costs vary by camp. For more information, contact Stark at maryrose.stark@unlv.edu.
Mock Trial Summer Workshop
Locations: College of Liberal Arts, UNLV Mock Trial
June 1-5
UNLV’s Mock Trial Summer Workshop expands access to the mock trial program and 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 diverse perspectives in the legal field. Students will develop advocacy skills and learn how to effectively present their cases and positions in the courtroom and everyday situations. Open to students who will be in grades 9-12 in the 2026-27 school year and 2026 high school graduates. To register, fill out the form.
Witnessing History Summer Camp
Locations: College of Liberal Arts, The Mob Museum, National Atomic Testing Museum
June 8-12
Step into the past to uncover the stories that shape American society as we know it with the Witnessing History Summer Camp. Through activities and sessions led by liberal arts faculty and staff, students will learn about the important role of museums in building public memory. Students will embark on a unique journey to explore the vital role museums play in preserving and shaping our collective understanding of the past. Open to students who will be in grades 10-12 in the 2026-2027 school year and 2026 high school graduates. To register, fill out the form.
Justice, Law, and Society
Locations: College of Liberal Arts, Department of Sociology, The Just One Project
June 15-17
In partnership with The Just One Project, the Justice, Law, and Society camp is intended to explore the powerful connections between social structures, the legal system, and community well-being. Through a mix of seminars, service projects, and collaborative workshops, participants will examine how law and justice function within a community context, focusing on equity, outreach, and civic engagement. Students will develop the essential skill of sociological analysis, learn how to assess social systems, and identify pathways to positive community change. Open to students who will be in grades 10-12 next school year and 2026 high school graduates. To register, fill out the form.
Pathways to Success
Location: College of Liberal Arts
June 22-26
Pathways to Success is designed to prepare students for the future through financial, personal, and professional development. Under the guidance of liberal arts faculty and staff, students will gain the knowledge to be financially literate individuals. They will be exposed to the reasons behind financial decisions. Open to students who will be in grades 10-12 next school year and 2026 high school graduates. To register, fill out the form.
Digging into the Past: UNLV Archaeology Summer Camp
Locations: College of Liberal Arts, Department of Anthropology
July 6-8
Learn how archaeologists interpret ancient human history through the artifacts and material traces left behind. Through field and lab activities and with professional archaeologists, students will learn about archaeology and the importance of the preservation of cultural knowledge and understanding. During the three-day camp, students will conduct archaeological excavations and lab analyses and develop curation techniques that will culminate in presentations of archaeological collections. Open to students who will be in grades 8-10 next school year. To register, fill out the form.
