Lasers. Autonomous Vehicles. Video Game Displays. Medical Imaging. Fiber Optics. The Internet.
Photonics makes these things, and much more, possible. CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics at UCF, provides hands-on experience as students explore this exciting field of science. This camp is for high school students who are interested in physics and/or engineering and want to learn more about creating the future using light.
Summer Camp is Sold Out for 2025
Join the Waitlist and you will be notified if a seat opens up. Should one open, we will work down the waitlist and notify you, but time is short to grab an opening before we move on to others on the list!
JULY 7-11
July 14-18
July 21-25
We will not distribute your name more email address and will not be given to anyone outside of the College of Optics and Photonics.
Summer Camp Registration Fee
Fees: We are including 10% credit card processing fee in this cost. If you need a refund, all but 10% can be refunded until June 15. After June 16, no refunds will be provided.
We have scholarships available for those who need financial assistance. Please fill out the Scholarship Application and we will get back with you.
Laser and Photonic Summer Camp in the News
WHO:
Students who will be in 10th – 12th grade during the 2025-2026 school year and who are interested in physics, engineering, or related fields. (Including optics!)
WHEN:
Three-one week camps from which to select:
- July 7 – 11
- July 14 – 18
- July 21 – 25
Camp day is 9:00 am – 4:30 pm.
WHERE:
CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics at UCF
4304 Scorpius Street, Orlando, FL 32816
COST:
SAVE $100! Early Bird (Before April 30, 2025): $550
Regular Registration (May 1 – June 15, 2025): $650
Includes:
- All Camp Materials
- Camp T-Shirt
- Drawstring Bag
Note that lunch is not provided, but we have places to store lunch and microwaves available
REGISTRATION:
Register before April 30 to save $100. Registration closes June 15.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
If you have a financial hardship, during the application process you will have the ability to let us know you would like your child to attend and request support for the cost of the registration.
Daily Schedule
Forms
All forms are fillable and can be opened in Adobe to sign electronically. Forms should be returned as directed in email. All forms must be completed prior to the start of the camp. To quickly save, Right Click, Save As…
Required that the child must also read, acknowledge, and sign. Please make sure they understand proper conduct during the camp.
This is an optional form, but if not signed, your child should avoid all photography and video that occurs during the camp and inform us if they are accidentally recorded.
For more information, contact
Mike McKee
(407) 823-6376
mmckee@creol.ucf.edu