Nitro-X Summer Camp is designed for middle school students to explore careers in transportation through hands-on activities. Hosted by Minnesota State Colleges and High Schools, the camp features technical sessions, hands-on tinkering with RC cars, and painting RC car bodies in professional paint booths. Campers also participate in two VIP industry tours, build technical confidence, and develop teamwork and employability skills. The experience concludes with an epic race where students showcase their RC driving skills and compete for the best time with friends—all while gaining valuable exposure to the transportation industry.
Explore
Careers
From fixing cars to working on heavy equipment, you’ll get hands-on experience in areas like automotive, diesel, and collision repair through fun challenges and activities.
Paint
Like a pro
Prep, paint, and personalize your RC car body using real auto body techniques and materials. Choose your colors, add decals, and make it your own! At the end of camp, take your custom car body home as a keepsake.
VIP INDUSTRY TOURS
Step into the real world of transportation careers with behind-the-scenes tours of places like car dealerships, auto body shops, and heavy equipment facilities. See the industry up close and meet the pros who keep it moving.
RACE DAY Showdown
It all leads up to the final race! Compete for the fastest time on the track while showing off your RC driving skills. Our high-tech transponder system tracks every lap, so bring your A-game!
CAMP SCHEDULE
Registration for Nitro-X Summer Camp 2026 is now live! We encourage families to register early, as space is limited at each location. The registration deadline is May 1, 2026. Please click the registration link to complete the online registration form and secure your student’s spot.
What: Nitro-X Summer Camp
Who: Students entering grades 6-8 in Fall 2026
Cost: $300 per student
Registration: Payment due with registration. Space is limited to first come, first serve.
All students will receive a T-shirt, daily lunch/snacks & and self-designed RC body.
Registration Deadline: Please note that registration for each Nitro-X Camp closes May 1, 2026. We encourage early registration, as space is limited and camps may fill quickly.
When and Where:
Camp option 1: Century College-White Bear Lake, June 9-11, 2026, 9am-3:30pm
Camp option 2: Minnesota North Hibbing Campus, June 15-17, 2026, 9am-3:30pm
Camp option 3: Rochester Community and Technical College, June 23-25, 2026, 9am-3:30pm
Camp option 4: Central Lakes College-Brainerd, June 29 – July 1, 2026, 9am-3pm
Camp option 5: Minnesota State University, Mankato, July 14-16, 2026, 8am-3pm
Payment options:
Option 1: Credit or Debit Card = Payment will be made through the Authorize.net system. Instructions will be emailed to you shortly after your registration is received or email Statewide Nitro-X Camp Coordinator, Jeannie Meidlinger, at [email protected] for further instructions.
Option 2: If you are unable to make payment by Credit or Debit Card, please email Statewide Nitro-X Camp Coordinator, Jeannie Meidlinger, at [email protected] for further discussion.
I understand that there are two forms to review, sign and email to [email protected]. Please use the Subject Line: Nitro-X Permission Forms. Your student will not have a confirmed spot in camp until the two forms are received.
Forms required: Forms required: 1. Waiver of Liability 2. Image Release and Waiver
For camp questions, please contact [email protected]
If you cancel your registration 7 days or more prior to a camp, a full refund will be offered with a $15 processing fee. Refunds requested less than 7 days prior to the event will be refunded 50% of the cost of the camp minus a $15 processing fee. Full charges will apply with no notice of cancellation. Another participant may be substituted in place of the person registered, after notifying the Nitro-X coordinator of the substitution.
2026 SPONSORS
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Sponsorships helps bring our camps to life by funding things like RC car bodies, decals, spare parts, staff tech shirts, camper T-shirts, transportation for industry tours, stipends for our dedicated camp leaders and instructors, and our Statewide Coordinator that makes it all happen!
Questions? Contact us.
Please email reach out to our Statewide Coordinator if you have any camp questions or are interested in partnering.
Jeannie Meidlinger
Statewide Nitro-X Camp Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
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