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Youth Programs

Summer Camps

Ohio State Marion’s Summer Camps invite middle and high school students to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and the humanities through hands-on learning led by university faculty. From robotics, chemistry, and environmental science to creative writing, digital storytelling, and leadership, each camp blends discovery with creativity and real-world problem solving.

 

Workshops at YMCA Recreation and Resource Center

Ohio State Marion launched a new collaboration with the Marion Family YMCA Teen Recreation and Resource Center to introduce local teens to science majors and careers through engaging, hands-on workshops.
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Pride And Life Skills mentoring program (PALS)

PALS pairs Ohio State Marion students with local youth for one-on-one mentoring, supported by Marion Mentors.
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Harding High School VEX V5 Robotics Competition

Ohio State Marion will host the Harding High School VEX V5 Robotics Competition "Push Back", featuring 40 middle and high school teams.
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Mathematics Challenge

Students from across the region put their math skills to the test in the Mathematics Challenge, earning thousands of dollars in scholarships from Ohio State Marion and Marion Technical College.
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The STEM Coding Project

Led by Ohio State Marion Physics Professor Dr. Chris Orban, brings computer science to life in high school STEM classrooms through interactive coding activities that connect physics, math, and chemistry.
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Future Engineers: Hands-On STEM Experiences

Ohio State Marion engineering faculty have received a $10,000 outreach grant to expand hands-on STEM learning for K–12 students in Marion and surrounding counties during the 2025–26 academic year.
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6th Grade STEAM Career Day

Each Spring sixth graders from Morrow County explored careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics during the STEAM Career Day hosted in partnership with OSU Extension Morrow County.
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Empowering Youth Visions

This project explores how youth imagine the future in the context of ongoing/impending climatic change.
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