AuSPREP: Austin STEM Pre-freshman Enrichment Program
Note: flyer updated 6/13/25
To register, scan the QRC above or fill out the 2025 AusPREP Application
Registration forms and/or inquiries can be directed to ausprep@htu.edu
Correction: Coding Camp available for GRADES 6 TO 12
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About the Math Academy and Creative Arts Camp
The Math Academy and Creative Arts Camp helps rising 5th-9th grade students hone their math, writing, and arts skills in preparation for their middle and high school classes. Students will receive instruction and practice concepts in higher math, pre-algebra, creative writing, and more. Math topics include integers, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percentages averages, substituting values, setting up equations, polynomial basics and factoring, linear equations, and exponents. The curriculum uses operations that will be useful both in real-life situations and in algebra classes.
Snacks are included but students should bring lunch. The program is free but application and registration is required.
Questions? Please contact Anthony Fairley afairley@htu.edu
About HT’s HBCU C2 Coding Camp
UPDATE: GRADES 6 TO 12 ONLY
Engineer your child’s future by building college and career readiness technology skills Huston-Tillotson University HBCU C2 [Coding + Creativity] Summer Camp!
In collaboration with AusPREP, the HBCU C2 Summer Coding Camp is scheduled for June 23rd – 27th on the campus of Huston-Tillotson University. Sessions include a hands-on curriculum that allows students to employ technical, scientific, and analytical concepts to solve real-world problems rooted in Environmental and Sustainability efforts.
Huston-Tillotson’s HBCU C2 Summer Coding Camp is a week-long program of intensive STEM activities and engineering design challenges for both middle and high school students. In partnership with Apple™, the Center for Academic Innovation and Transformation at Huston-Tillotson provides college-level instruction in coding and app design fundamentals, equipping students with the tools they need to prepare for their next educational and career steps.
Learn about Huston-Tillotson’s HBCU C2 Summer Coding Camp at this site, including workshop levels, coding curriculum and software, and learning objectives. Fee is $50.00. To reserve a spot, first complete the application above, then remit payment either by 1) by phone and online by calling 512.505.3213, or 2) check 5-days prior to event delivered to Dr. Jennifer Miles.
Huston-Tillotson University is proud work with the Apple™ Community Initiative (CEI). Our HBCU C2 Coding programs are one of many amazing CEI programs. Click this link to learn more about Huston-Tillotson’s Apple™ Community Education Programs.
Questions? Contact Dr. Jennifer Miles, Vice President of Student Affairs and HBCU C2 Program Director at 512.505.3100 or jpmiles@htu.edu
About the Green Heroes Academy
The Green Heroes Academy is a hands-on, interactive exploration of what it takes to protect the planet for rising 5th-9th graders.
Students will learn basics about ecology, energy, plant and animal science, and explore the best ways to safeguard human health and our natural environment. Activities include sustainable design, water filtration, biometrics, field biology, and more! Each student will develop a green hero identity and bring it to life in a final sustainable fashion showcase held the last day of the camp. Guest presentations will focus on real world research projects and career discussions. All content is developed and taught by HT instructors and facilitated by HT undergraduate teaching interns.
Snacks are included. Students should bring lunch. The program is free but application and registration is required.
Questions? Please Contact Dr. Rosa Mino at ausprep@htu.edu
or Dr. Amanda Masino at 512-505-6450.
Prior Year Information
AusPREP Online 2020 Newsletters // AusPREP Online 2020 Boletines
We sent out weekly newsletters with updates on the virtual summer program held in 2020, including information about the weekly lesson modules, introducing the instructor of the week, features resources to extend learning and enrichment beyond AusPREP Online. Access the newsletters here.
Featured Resources
We are happy to connect participants to high-quality STEM resources available from outside sources that will extend learning and enrichment throughout the year.
Access the list of resources here.
About Austin STEM Pre-freshman Enrichment Program (AuSPREP)
Austin STEM Pre-freshman Enrichment Program (AuSPREP) at Huston-Tillotson University originated as one of the Texas Pre-freshman Engineering Programs (TexPREP) located on college campuses in Texas. PREP was founded to identify high achieving middle and high school students with the potential and interest in becoming scientists and engineers and to reinforce them in the pursuit of these fields. TexPREP began in 1979 at the University of Texas at San Antonio under the leadership of Dr. Manuel Berriozabal and has been recognized nationally for preparing students for college engineering and science studies.
AusPREP will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sex, color, age, handicap, or national origin in selecting students for participation nor in the administration of this project. AuSPREP strongly encourages women and students from groups who have been traditionally underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields to apply for participation.
