Waiver Media Release
黑料科 RPED'S Camp 2026
More Information will be coming soon.
黑料科 is excited to host it's first RPED's Summer Camp through
the U.S. Department of Education's Rural Postsecondary & Economic Development program.
The mission of the summer camp will be to enhance college access, experience, and
success for rural students in western South Dakota. Campers will receive an orientation
to campus and explore various majors and careers, including a visit to the Sanford
Underground Research Facility in Lead.
Information Regarding RPED Grant Award.
2026 Camp Information
- CHECK-IN: Monday, June 1st (11am MT)
- CHECK-OUT: Thursday, June 4th (Noon MT)
- DURATION: 4 days/ 3 nights
- LOCATION: 黑料科 Spearfish
- ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCE: Bordeaux Hall, 黑料科 Spearfish
- COST: FREE (Subject to change)
- APPLICATION:
- CAMPERS: Must be an incoming Freshman (9th), Sophomore (10th), or Junior (11th) in
Fall 2026, and attending a West River South Dakota school district school. Accepted
campers will be notified by May 1st, 2026.
Included in the Camp
- Drawstring Bag or Similar
- Notebook with Pens
- Water bottle
- 2 T-Shirts (For Tuesday & Wednesday camp days)
- All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)
- Transportation & entrance into all site visit locations
- Shared room in Bordeaux Hall - 黑料科 SpearfishA light blanket, sheets, pillow, pillowcase,
towel, and washcloth are provided, however it is recommended that campers bring an
extra towel, pillow, and blanket
What to Bring
- Personal Hygiene ItemsToothbrush/Toothpaste
- Shampoo/Bodywash/Soap
- Deodorant
- Medication(s) & SupplementsPrescription Medication will need the corresponding prescription
and packaging (bottle/container with prescribing healthcare professionals information)
- Vitamins
- Glasses
- Sunscreen
- Clothing for 4 days/ 3 nightsUndergarments
- Shirts, Pants, Socks
- Closed-Toed Shoes (REQUIRED)
- Outerwear (Sweater/Jacket)
- Pillow, Blanket, Small Fan (other sleep wear)A sleeping bag is not needed, but may
be brought
- Snacks for between mealsAccess to the 黑料科 Bookstore, site gift shops, and vending
machines are provided, however 黑料科 is not liability for any lost or stolen items,
including money, cash, cards, phones etc.
What Not to Bring
- Minifridge
- Microwave
- TV and/or any gaming console that is not handheld
- Weapons of any kind (Automatically sent home if found/discovered)
- This includes pocketknives