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VISTA Summer Campus

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The VISTA Summer Campus Research Programs are held annually from July to August, offering children diverse about science over the course of a week. The same program is repeated across several weeks to provide as many children and adolescents as possible with an in-depth insight into the world of research.

What is researched at an international research institute and how is work done there? In our VISTA Summer Campus research programs, young people get to know the ISTA campus, meet scientists, visit laboratories and learn about the latest research findings in a fun way. In various workshops, students in different age groups can experiment, research, tinker, program and experience science up close.

Information for Summer Campus 2026

Registration for the 2026 Summer Campus will open on March 4, 2026, at 4:00 pm. The link to the online shop will be posted on this page in due time.

Overview of the Summer Campus weeks:

  • Week 1: July 27–July 31

  • Week 2: August 3–August 7

  • Week 3: August 10–August 14

Please note that all six programs are repeated each week. It is not possible to register for multiple weeks.

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Costs

The participation fee for a 5-day research week (09:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Friday until 3:00 PM) for Kids or Juniors is € 190,00.

The price includes the complete program with materials, supervision during camp hours, as well as lunch and snacks.

Courses for grades 1-3

Chemistry in everyday life – from toothpaste to ice cream

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of chemistry! We will explore a number of topics through experiments that we conduct ourselves. You will be surprised at how much chemistry is involved in everyday things.

Expedition into the world of art and science

Attention, young researchers! The Gugging Museum invites you on an exciting journey of discovery in and around the museum. We will explore the question of what connects art and science, draw inspiration for creative works from science, play art detectives, and follow in the footsteps of the Gugging artists. Artistic techniques will also be taught.

Nature Explorer

There is much to discover in the Vienna Woods nature reserve. We will explore different habitats and their inhabitants. Here you will become a naturalist! Build research instruments such as Barber traps and exhaustors and learn more about trapping and counting methods in field research.

Courses for grades 4-6

Computer Science and Robotics

Have you ever watched a robot vacuum cleaner? How does it know where to go? In this group, you will build and program your own robots and learn how to create your first computer game.

Biolab

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of microorganisms and explore how life works on the smallest scale. Through carefully selected experiments, you will discover structures of life that are invisible to the naked eye.

Tinkering – ISTA's inventor workshop

Tinker like a scientist, from robot hands to rockets! In this research program, you will immerse yourself in a creative design process: you will build new things from everyday materials, test them, and improve them.

The specified grade levels refer to the completed school year. Example: Summer Campus Kids (1st to 3rd Grade) means the child is in 1st grade at the time of registration and will have completed it by the summer. 

Afternoon program

Afternoon programs for everyone: Immerse yourself in the world of science with an interactive exhibition visit and discover the exciting workplaces of researchers.

Put your team spirit to the test by solving tricky puzzles together in our puzzle rally. And because fresh air is also important when doing research, we will spend an afternoon together at the playground. Our program promises unforgettable experiences where you can experience science up close and have lots of fun at the same time!


FAQ

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
Am Campus 1
3400 Klosterneuburg

Yes. This year, there will once again be a Summer Campus Shuttle to and from Heiligenstadt. The exact shuttle times will be sent out with the program information one month before.

Regular supervision takes place daily from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM. On the last day (Friday), the program ends at 01:00 PM, followed by a joint closing ceremony from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM.

We request that participants be brought by a legal guardian on the first day. Upon arrival, data must be confirmed in writing and, if necessary, pick-up arrangements must be made.

If the legal guardian is unable to attend, we require a written confirmation stating that an authorized person is permitted to sign on their behalf.

This is only possible with a written declaration of consent. In this case, our duty of supervision ends at the agreed-upon time once the child has personally checked out with the staff.

  • Please note: ISTA’s duty of supervision explicitly does not apply to the journey to and from campus.

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If your child is ill or running late, please inform the Summer Campus management immediately by emailing sommercampus@ista.ac.at. If an illness occurs before the start of the camp, no cancellation fees will be charged upon presentation of a medical certificate.

Yes. Legal guardians are required to provide all emergency-relevant information (allergies, chronic illnesses, etc.) during registration so that appropriate action can be taken in an emergency.

We ask that you remain reachable by phone at all times during event hours. In an emergency, first aid measures will be taken, and you will be notified immediately.

Cancellations must be made in writing via email. The following fees apply for withdrawals:

  • 31 to 7 days before the start: 50% of the fee.

  • Less than 7 days before or no-show: 100% of the fee.

  • Exception: Illness prior to the start of camp, supported by a medical certificate.Wir bitten Sie, während der Veranstaltungszeiten stets telefonisch erreichbar zu sein. In Notfällen werden Erste-Hilfe-Maßnahmen gesetzt und Sie werden umgehend verständigt.