USF Summer Camps
Hernando County Students at USF Summer Camps
Thanks to the support of Hernando County Public Schools College and Career Programs, funding is available to help reduce the cost of USF summer camp registration for qualifying Hernando students.
Requirements for Participation
- Your student must be a Hernando County resident.
- The available scholarship amount depends on the type of school your student attended during the 2024-2025 school year.
Scholarship Details
For Hernando County students who attended a public (non-charter) school during the 2024-2025 school year:
- Eligible students can receive a scholarship that reduces the total camp registration
fee to $150.
- So, regardless of the cost of the selected camp, your total cost for registration will be $150, and the scholarship will cover the rest.
- $25 of this fee is a non-refundable application fee.
For Hernando County students who attended a private school, public charter school, or participated in homeschooling during the 2024-2025 school year:
- Eligible students can receive a $50 scholarship toward the cost of any eligible USF
Youth Experiences camp.
- For example, if a camp normally costs $300, the scholarship will reduce your total cost to $250.
- $25 of this fee is a non-refundable application fee.
Fees and Refunds
- To complete registration, parents will pay the required fee at the point of registration.
- After registration, we will verify your student’s school enrollment to ensure they meet the program requirements.
- If your student does not meet the requirements, your registration will be canceled, and a $25 processing fee will be deducted from your refund.
- If you choose to cancel your registration, a $25 processing fee will be deducted from your refund.
- Cancellations must be made at least 10 business days before the camp start date to receive a refund (minus the processing fee).
- If a cancellation occurs within 10 business days of the camp start date, no refund will be issued.
Transportation Logistics
Hernando County Public Schools will provide daily bus transportation to and from camp for Hernando students. A single Hernando County school location will be identified as the bus meeting spot. Transportation is available only for camps held during specific weeks.
- Pick-up Location: Hernando High School, 111 Ernie Chatman Run Brooksville, FL 34601
- Pick-up Time: 7:45 am
- Transportation to USF Tampa: Students will be transported to USF Tampa to attend their camp, starting at 9:00 am.
- Camp Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Return Transportation: Students will be bussed back to Hernando High School at the end of the camp day.
Summer Camp Offerings
| Camp | Grade Levels | Register Now |
|---|---|---|
| USF Taste Buds Cooking Camp | 3-5 | |
| USF Everyone Can Code | 4-6 | |
| USF Middle School Esports Camp | 6-8 |
| Camp | Grade Levels | Register Now |
|---|---|---|
| USF Spy Kids Camp | 2-5 | Sold Out |
| USF High School Esports Camp | 9-12 | |
| USF Zombie Disaster Camp | 9-12 | |
| Bulls Startup Camp | 10-12 |
| Camp | Grade Levels | Register Now |
|---|---|---|
| USF Middle School Cyber Camp | 6-8 | |
| USF Music Tech Lab | 7-12 |
| Camp | Grade Levels | Register Now |
|---|---|---|
| USF Everyone Can Code | 4-6 | |
| USF Archaeology + Art | 6-8 | |
| USF High School CyberCon | 9-12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for this summer camp program with the USF Office of Youth Experiences?
To qualify, students must be residents of Hernando County. The amount of scholarship funding available depends on the type of school the student attended during the 2024-2025 school year:
- Public (non-charter) school students: Eligible for a scholarship that reduces the total camp registration fee to $150.
- Private school, public charter school, or homeschool students: Eligible for a $50 scholarship toward the cost of a USF Youth Experiences camp.
How do I register for the camp?
Parents can register their student by completing the online registration and submitting the required payment. After registration, USF will verify the student’s school enrollment to confirm eligibility.
Are there any fees associated with this program?
Yes, registration fees apply:
- Public (non-charter) school students: $150 total ($25 non-refundable application fee).
- Private school, public charter school, or homeschool students: Camp cost minus $50 scholarship ($25 of the total is non-refundable).
What is the refund/cancellation policy?
- If a student does not meet eligibility requirements, registration will be canceled, and a $25 processing fee will be deducted from the refund.
- If you choose to cancel, a $25 processing fee will be deducted from your refund.
- To receive a refund (minus the processing fee), cancellations must be made at least 10 business days before the camp start date.
- Cancellations made within 10 business days of the camp start date are non-refundable.
What summer camps are available for this program?
Although other camps are available at USF, the specific camps listed on this page are the only ones eligible for this funding. You are welcome to register for other USF camps at standard registration rates.
How can I find out more about the camps?
Is transportation provided to and from Hernando County Public Schools to the USF Tampa campus?
Transportation to and from the USF Tampa campus is included with the registration and is provided by Hernando County Public Schools.
Will lunch be provided?
Students attending USF Summer Camps from Hernando County Public Schools will be offered bagged lunches provided by the district. Please note that these lunches are exclusively available to Hernando County Public School students who are using transportation provided by the district. The lunches will be distributed at the designated drop-off and pick-up school. If you are not a Hernando County Public School student, please be aware that the district is unable to provide you with a lunch, but you are welcome to bring your own.
