International STEM Summer Camp for Omani Students

STEAM Leaders International Summer Programs

In today’s fast-changing world, students need more than just classroom knowledge. They need real-world skills, global exposure, and hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for future careers. This is where international STEM camps play a powerful role. Through carefully designed programs, STEAM Leaders, in collaboration with Lawrence Technological University (LTU), proudly provides an international residential STEM camp experience for Omani students. Moving beyond traditional workshops, this partnership offers a life-changing immersion on LTU’s campus in Michigan, USA—combining academic excellence, innovation, and global exposure in a true university learning environment.

Why Lawrence Technological University?

Lawrence Technological University (LTU) stands out as an ideal partner for delivering a meaningful international STEM camp due to its strong focus on engineering, technology, and real-world learning.

Choosing the right environment is crucial for a student’s growth and success. STEAM Leaders has built a strong relationship with LTU for several critical reasons, making it the ideal destination for Omani students seeking a world-class STEM experience.
LTU welcomed over 700 international students to its 2025 Marburger STEM Center Summer Programs, proving its status as a premier global hub for young innovators.

The "Theory and Practice" Approach

LTU is known for its “Theory and Practice” approach, where students learn concepts and immediately apply them through hands-on projects. This learning style perfectly aligns with STEAM Leaders’ educational philosophy, making the collaboration both natural and impactful. Since its founding in 1932 with support from Henry Ford, LTU has been built for the builder, allowing students to spend the majority of their time in labs and design studios turning abstract concepts into physical prototypes.

A Reputation for Excellence

The university has a long-standing reputation for excellence in several key areas:

• Engineering and Applied Sciences

• Technology and Innovation

• Architecture and Design

• Robotics and Automation

Global Headquarters of Robofest

LTU is the birthplace and international home of Robofest, one of the world’s most prestigious autonomous robotics competitions. Because STEAM Leaders is the official organizer of Robofest in Oman, our students aren't just guests—they are part of the LTU family. They gain access to university-level resources, innovation spaces, and mentors who set the global standards for robotics.

Direct Access to Ph.D. Faculty

At many large universities, summer campers are often taught by graduate students or teaching assistants. At LTU, our students work directly with full-time professors and industry experts. This level of mentorship provides Omani students with a much higher quality of academic guidance, as they learn from the very same experts who lead the university's degree programs.

Why an International STEM Camp?

Choosing to travel for a STEM camp is a big decision, but it’s one that changes a student’s future. While local workshops are a great start, stepping onto a global stage at LTU offers benefits you simply can’t get at home:

• A "College Trial Run": Students live in university dorms and eat in the dining halls. It’s the perfect way to build independence and see what life is really like as a student in the USA.

• Global Networking: At the Marburger STEM Center, our students work alongside peers from the US, Brazil, China, and beyond. They don't just build robots; they build a global network of friends and future colleagues.

• Advanced Lab Access: Students get hands-on with industrial-grade tools—like professional 3D printers, laser cutters, and advanced robotics sensors—that are often unavailable in standard classrooms.

• The Confidence Boost: There is nothing quite like the pride of finishing a complex engineering project in a world-class US laboratory. Students return to Oman with the confidence that they can succeed anywhere in the world.

LTU International Residential STEM Camp

For students looking for the ultimate "college preview," this is more than just a daytime workshop. Designed specifically for rising students in grades 10 to 12 (ages 14 to 18), this program offers a true glimpse into the future. Because this is a residential camp, participants don’t just visit the university—they live there. Students stay in modern, secure campus residence halls and enjoy full meal plans in the university dining commons, experiencing exactly what it’s like to be an American college student.

The camp sessions run from July 13 to July 31, 2026. Each specialized program is a 5-day intensive session running Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Important Participation Note: Because each track is a full-day, deeply immersive lab experience, students must select only one program per week. Many students choose to attend for two or three weeks to explore multiple fields of interest!

Week 1: July 13 – 17 (10 Programs Available)

Students must select one of the following ten tracks:

• Biomedical Engineering: Explore the intersection of medicine and technology by designing wearable biosensors and experimenting with biomaterials. Use motion capture systems and bioprinted scaffolds to solve real-world healthcare challenges.

• Code-to-Print: Move beyond simple modeling to learn logic-based 3D design using OpenSCAD to write precise, customizable code. Participants bring their digital designs to life daily using professional-grade 3D printers and parametric design techniques.

• Networking, Cybersecurity, & AI: Dive into digital security by using professional tools to detect and prevent network threats. The curriculum covers the maintenance of global networks and foundational concepts in machine learning and data processing.

• Engineering of Smart Cities: Investigate how infrastructure responds to physical forces using radar guns, laser scanners, and miniature sensors. Students design "intelligent" living spaces by exploring transportation, structural integrity, and digital twins.

• Esports – Not Just a Game: Go behind the scenes of the billion-dollar gaming industry to study broadcasting technology and strategic team management. Analyze the psychological and technical factors that drive professional performance in global gaming.

• Astronomy and the Cosmos: Transition from early night-sky observations to modern rocket design by studying star composition and experimenting with superconductors. The week concludes with a rocket launch applying physics and propulsion principles.

• Placemaking Through Landscape Design: Learn how to transform outdoor spaces into meaningful community hubs. This track combines environmental science, urban planning, and artistic design to create sustainable and functional landscapes.

• Robotics I: Focus on the core of autonomous systems by building and programming robots that react to their environment without human control. Teams integrate infrared and ultrasonic sensors to master logic-based navigation.

• Summer Startup Sprint: Learn to turn a STEM innovation into a business by identifying problems, designing prototypes, and mapping out a market strategy. This fast-paced track teaches the entrepreneurial skills needed to launch a product.

• Youth Entrepreneurship & Global Trade level 1: Gain a high-level view of how technology and business intersect across international borders through leadership studies. Explore how global logistics and trade policies impact the distribution of new technologies.

Week 2: July 20 – 24 (11 Programs Available)

Students must select one of the following eleven tracks:

• Architecture & Interior Design: Immerse yourself in LTU’s "studio culture" to learn how architects use spatial thinking to solve design challenges. Use professional software and physical modeling to explore scale and 3D spatial design.

• Automotive Engineering: Dive into the mechanics and aerodynamics of vehicle design in the heart of America’s "Motor City." Gain access to specialized labs to study engine performance, chassis engineering, and electric vehicles.

• Brand Lab (Marketing Sprint): Learn the art of digital storytelling and branding in this fast-paced track. Students develop a brand identity from scratch, learning to communicate value through modern media and strategic design.

• Computer Vision & Self-Driving Cars: Use Python to program robots that can "see." Students explore the foundations of autonomous vehicle technology, learning how cameras and sensors help a car navigate complex environments safely.

• Motion by Design: Reimagine urban mobility by designing future transport systems. This track combines engineering and urban planning to explore how people and goods will move through the "Smart Cities" of tomorrow.

• RoboDog Adventures: A specialized robotics camp using Python to program quadruped robots. Students learn to navigate "robotic dogs" through obstacle courses, focusing on advanced balance and coordination coding.

• Robotics II: Challenge your skills with advanced programming logic and computer vision for high-speed autonomous tasks. This level focuses on sophisticated navigation algorithms and multi-layered environmental feedback.

• Science of the Built World (Concrete Camp): Get hands-on with the materials that build our world. Students experiment with advanced concrete mixes and structural testing to understand the strength required for modern infrastructure.

• The Shape of Ideas: Explore the intersection of geometry and art. This track looks at how patterns and forms found in nature influence engineering design, creating projects that are both functional and aesthetic.

• The Structure of Play: A framework for creative invention where students use engineering to design toys and games. Focus on the mechanical logic and user-experience design required to build interactive products.

• Youth Entrepreneurship: Gain a high-level view of how technology and business intersect across international borders through leadership studies. Explore how global logistics and trade policies impact the distribution of new technologies.

Week 3: July 27 – 31 (10 Programs Available)

Students must select one of the following ten tracks:

• Build the Block (Real Estate Sprint): Learn the business and design of real estate development. Students work through a "design-build" sprint, understanding how architecture, finance, and construction come together to create communities.

• Code, Circuits, & Creativity: A beginner’s journey into electrical engineering. Students learn the fundamentals of circuits and hardware programming, using their new skills to create interactive, creative electronic projects.

• Design Your Own Mobile App: Move from being an app user to an app creator. This track teaches the basics of UI/UX design and mobile programming, guiding students through the process of building their own functional application.

• Digital Storytelling & Media Lab: Master the tools of modern communication. Students learn to create compelling content using video, audio, and digital media, focusing on how to tell powerful stories in a tech-driven world.

• Esports: Go behind the scenes of the billion-dollar gaming industry to study broadcasting technology and strategic team management. Analyze the psychological and technical factors that drive professional performance in global gaming..

• Future Forward (Speculative Design): Use "WorldBuilding" techniques to imagine and design the technology of the future. Students explore how design can solve future societal challenges through creative and speculative thinking.

• Industrial Engineering: Discover how to optimize complex systems for maximum efficiency. Students learn to improve productivity by applying math and engineering to real-world manufacturing and service environments.

• Run of Mill (Machining): A hands-on program where students learn to use industrial lathes and mills to transform raw metal into precision-engineered parts—the backbone of modern manufacturing.

• VisionAI: A deep dive into machine learning. Students write code to help computers recognize images and patterns, exploring how AI "sees" and interprets the world around it.

• Youth Entrepreneurship: Gain a high-level view of how technology and business intersect across international borders through leadership studies. Explore how global logistics and trade policies impact the distribution of new technologies.

The All-Inclusive Experience

The investment for the program is standardized across all available tracks, regardless of which week or subject you choose.

• Price per Program: $1,400 USD

• What’s Included:

  • Full tuition for the selected 5-day intensive track.

  • All lab materials and specialized equipment use.

  • On-campus housing in university residence halls.

  • Three meals per day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) except on weekends.

  • Official LTU Certificate of Completion.

The Residential Experience: Where Students Will Stay

Safety and comfort are top priorities. Students will be fully immersed in American university life by living directly on the LTU campus:

• Accommodation: Students stay in LTU’s modern, high-security residence halls. These dormitories feature controlled access, shared common areas for socializing, and high-speed internet.

• Dining & Meals: A full meal plan is included. Students have breakfast, lunch, and dinner through the University Dining Services, which offers a variety of healthy, international food options and can accommodate specific dietary requirements.

Program Duration

The 2026 International STEM Camp is structured into three distinct weekly blocks. Students can choose to attend for one, two, or all three weeks:

• Week 1: July 13 – July 17, 2026

• Week 2: July 20 – July 24, 2026

• Week 3: July 27 – July 31, 2026

• Daily Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (with organized evening and weekend activities for residential students).

Ready to Take the Lead?

Seats for the International STEM Summer Camp are highly limited for the Omani cohort. Don’t miss your chance to build a global portfolio at a top-tier US university.

Once you submit the form, a member of the STEAM Leaders team will contact you to discuss visa coordination and flight details.

Don't just learn about the future—live it. Join STEAM Leaders at LTU this July and turn your 'Theory' into 'Practice