100% girls’ summer camp 2026
A summer to explore, create, and be inspired: August 11-20, 2026, under the sun of Sophia Antipolis
Are you a high school or middle school student curious to discover science, engineering, and the world of technology?
The Mines Paris – PSL Summer Camp offers 10 days of unique immersion on the French Riviera, at the Pierre Laffitte campus, with scientific projects, inspiring encounters, industrial discoveries… and swimming! Supervised by passionate researchers and engineers, you will learn to code, build, experiment, and invent. Three workshops to choose from, comfortable accommodation, and a supportive and stimulating atmosphere: the perfect combination for a summer full of discoveries
Registration opens in March 2026
Dive into the world of tech!
Who is it for?
The Summer Camp is reserved for girls in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade (general track) at the time of registration. No prior skills are necessary—just curiosity and a desire to learn!
Are you curious, motivated, and want to discover science and engineering in an exceptional setting? Take part in the 100% female Summer Camp organized by Mines Paris – PSL, on our Sophia Antipolis campus, under the sun of the French Riviera!
🧠 Teamwork on concrete scientific projects
🏭 Visits to industrial and scientific sites
🏖️ Leisure time: swimming, evening activities, social events
🌈 An unforgettable human and scientific experience!
Where?
Pierre Laffitte Campus Mines Paris – PSL
- 1 rue Claude Daunesse, 06904 Sophia Antipolis
Accommodation
- The Valbonne International Campus, in the heart of the Sophia Antipolis technology park, near the Pierre Laffitte Campus
- 190 Rue Frédéric Mistral, 06560 Valbonne
Science workshops
In addition to the workshops, Summer Camp 2026 offers tours of industrial sites, a Science & Art project, and leisure time (swimming activities are on the program!).
☀️ Low-tech solar energy
🩺 Materials engineering for health
⚡ Energy-oriented modeling for the future
Why participate?
🔬 Discover science in a different way
👩🔬 Be mentored by passionate scientists
🚀 Dare to experiment and gain confidence
👭 Meet other inspiring girls from all over France
🛠️ Create, code, build, test, and… have fun!
Practical information
🗓️ Dates: Tuesday, August 11 to Thursday, August 20, 2026
✅ Registration opens: March 2026
📢 Registration deadline: May 2026
✌ Price: free (families are only responsible for travel to/from Antibes train station)
📍 Location: Pierre Laffitte Campus – Sophia Antipolis
Registration [coming soon]
To apply for Summer Camp, you can already prepare the following documents:
- A short cover letter (10 to 20 lines)
- A letter of recommendation from one of your science teachers
- Your last two school report cards
Online registration form coming soon
You will then receive a response before July with, if selected, all the information you need to attend!
For the 2026 edition, 30 places are available.
Any questions?
Want to know more about workshops, accommodation, or campus life?
Our team is here to help and answer all your questions.
Mines Paris – PSL, a springboard to the future
By organizing this 100% female Summer Camp, Mines Paris – PSL reaffirms its commitment to diversifying profiles in scientific and technical fields. Far from stereotypes, this program offers young girls a concrete, creative, and supportive immersion in the world of science, engineering, and innovation.
This initiative is made possible thanks to the support of our committed partners, Petroineos and RTE, who share our belief that it is essential to inspire vocations from an early age by offering everyone the same opportunities for exploration and success.
This program is also part of a drive to develop new courses focused on sustainable development at the Pierre Laffitte campus, notably the Bachelor of Engineering I-BE3, which will open in September 2026.