Are you ready to build skills to lead the future of engineering and technology?
Rice ELITE Tech Camp is the premier pre-college engineering summer program for high school students, with a unique focus on preparing young people to be tomorrow’s leaders in technology and engineering. Created and managed by engineering faculty from the Rice University School of Engineering and the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL), the Rice ELITE Camp is a one-of-a-kind summer experience for high school students.
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About Rice ELITE Tech Camp
What Makes Rice ELITE Tech Extraordinary
Faculty-Designed, Student-Taught Excellence
Each course is designed by a head instructor who is a Rice engineering faculty member, PhD student, or engineering professional. Day-to-day instruction comes from exceptional Rice engineering students who achieved outstanding academic credentials (averaging 3.96 GPA and SAT scores exceeding 1500) during their high school years. Head instructors periodically visit classes to ensure quality and provide direct access to curriculum designers.
Professional-Grade Technology Skills
Master cutting-edge technologies and tools including robotics, AI and machine learning, Python and C++ programming, IoT applications, bioengineering, and 3D modeling. These aren't basic coding exercises—you'll build real engineering projects for your portfolio.
Engineering Leadership Development
Beyond technical skills, daily Engineering Leadership Workshops develop communication, project management, and leadership capabilities that distinguish true engineering innovators. Learn what it takes to be ELITE—an Emerging Leader in Technology and Engineering.
Mentorship and College Readiness
Through daily conversations and structured student panels, discover what it takes to follow a similar path to engineering excellence. Learn from the engineering students you aspire to become while experiencing life at one of America's most prestigious engineering institutions.
Engineering Skills in Action
Engage directly in the engineering design process through multi-day, student-led projects where you'll practice hands-on activities that employ technical, scientific, and analytical concepts to solve real-world problems.
Join us for an Info Session on March 2, 2026
Learn more about Rice ELITE Tech Camps and participate in a live Q&A.
QUESTIONS? Email RiceELITETech@envisionexperience.com or call (844) 794-4427
Rice ELITE Tech - Houston (@Rice University)
Residential Camps
Rice ELITE Tech Residential Track takes place at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Campers attending the Residential Track will stay on Rice University campus in the Residential Colleges (dormitories) for the duration of camp. Your tuition includes housing, on-site meals, supervisory and instructional personnel, program materials, all program activities, a Certificate of Completion, and local transportation during the program. However, your transportation between home and Rice University Campus in Houston, TX is NOT included in tuition. Sunday and Saturday check-in/check-out activities are required.
| CAMP DATES | TUITION | DATES |
| June 21 - 27 | $3,899 | ENROLL NOW |
| July 5 - 11 | $3,899 | ENROLL NOW |
| July 12 - 19 | $3,899 | ENROLL NOW |
| July 19 - 25 | $3,899 | ENROLL NOW |
Tech Offerings Schedule
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| Schedule subject to change. PLEASE NOTE - Rice ELITE Tech is partnering with Envision by WorldStrides to host our registration portal and process. The link above will take you to the Envision login page if you do not have an existing Envision ID, please select “Enroll WITHOUT Envision ID” to begin. Once your account has been created, you will be prompted to complete registration. If you have any issues or questions, please email or call (844) 794-4427. |
Commuter Camps
Rice ELITE Tech Commuter Camps take place at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Campers attending daily camps sessions from 8:30am - 5pm. Day-camp tuition includes program activities, on-site lunch, supervisory and instructional personnel, program materials, a Certificate of Completion, and local transportation during the program. However, your transportation between home and Rice University Campus in Houston, TX is NOT included in tuition.
| CAMP DATES | TUITION | DATES |
| June 22 - 26 | $1,799 | ENROLL NOW |
| July 6 - 10 | $1,799 | ENROLL NOW |
| July 13 - 17 | $1,799 | ENROLL NOW |
| July 20 - 24 | $1,799 | ENROLL NOW |
Tech Offerings Schedule
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| Afternoon Session (choose 1): |
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| Schedule subject to change. PLEASE NOTE - Rice ELITE Tech is partnering with Envision by WorldStrides to host our registration portal and process. The link above will take you to the Envision login page if you do not have an existing Envision ID, please select “Enroll WITHOUT Envision ID” to begin. Once your account has been created, you will be prompted to complete registration. If you have any issues or questions, please email or call (844) 794-4427. |
Courses
Join us for an Info Session on March 2, 2026
Learn more about Rice ELITE Tech Camps and participate in a live Q&A.
QUESTIONS? Email RiceELITETech@envisionexperience.com or call (844) 794-4427