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Science Camp: Particle and Astroparticle Physics
At the KIT Science Camp on Particle and Astroparticle Physics, experience a week full of experiments, insights into current research, and exciting physics centered on particles, the cosmos, and accelerators. Â
Why do we build particle accelerators, and what can we observe with them?Â
Why do we need insights from particle physics to understand the origin of the universe and the processes within it?Â
And what are the potential applications of the technologies based on this research in everyday life?
If you find modern physics topics fascinating and would like to learn more about them, then our Particle and Astroparticle Physics Science Camp at KIT is just right for you. Here, you’ll learn to understand the connections, observe the effects of particle physics in experiments yourself, and investigate and evaluate them as part of a team.
In addition to beginner-friendly lectures by physics professors, you’ll also gain insights into current research. To this end, we’ve planned a tour of the KATRIN experiment—where the neutrino mass is being investigated experimentally for the first time—as well as the KARA and FLUTE particle accelerators on KIT’s North Campus.Â
In addition, you will delve deeper into one of the various topics of your choice in a small group. During this phase, you can, for example, build a detector yourself, engage with data acquisition and analysis using a particle detector, or conduct exciting experiments, such as determining the lifetime of muons (a particle from cosmic rays). You can even search for Higgs events in the data from the LHC particle accelerator at CERN. By working with measuring instruments, programming, and theoretical concepts, you’ll be able to engage in scientific work in various ways and gain insights that you’ll present at the end of the week to everyone at the camp, as well as your families and other interested parties.Â
Throughout the camp week, physics students from KIT, as well as young scientists, will be on hand to offer you advice and support. This will also give you the opportunity to learn more about the day-to-day life of a physicist, studying physics, and university life at KIT in general.Â
A varied program awaits you even outside of the work sessions. Exciting leisure activities await you in the evenings. Accommodations are also included, and plenty of food will be provided.
All info at a glance:
When? August 16–21, 2026
Where? KIT
Who is it for? Teenagers who have completed 9th grade (entering 10th grade and higher)
Prior experience? Not required—just join in!
Cost: €275
If the cost is a barrier for you, financial assistance is available. Feel free to contact us—together we’re sure to find a solution!
More information about the event and the registration link can be found on our website.
Why do we need insights from particle physics to understand the origin of the universe and the processes within it?Â
And what are the potential applications of the technologies based on this research in everyday life?
If you find modern physics topics fascinating and would like to learn more about them, then our Particle and Astroparticle Physics Science Camp at KIT is just right for you. Here, you’ll learn to understand the connections, observe the effects of particle physics in experiments yourself, and investigate and evaluate them as part of a team.
In addition to beginner-friendly lectures by physics professors, you’ll also gain insights into current research. To this end, we’ve planned a tour of the KATRIN experiment—where the neutrino mass is being investigated experimentally for the first time—as well as the KARA and FLUTE particle accelerators on KIT’s North Campus.Â
In addition, you will delve deeper into one of the various topics of your choice in a small group. During this phase, you can, for example, build a detector yourself, engage with data acquisition and analysis using a particle detector, or conduct exciting experiments, such as determining the lifetime of muons (a particle from cosmic rays). You can even search for Higgs events in the data from the LHC particle accelerator at CERN. By working with measuring instruments, programming, and theoretical concepts, you’ll be able to engage in scientific work in various ways and gain insights that you’ll present at the end of the week to everyone at the camp, as well as your families and other interested parties.Â
Throughout the camp week, physics students from KIT, as well as young scientists, will be on hand to offer you advice and support. This will also give you the opportunity to learn more about the day-to-day life of a physicist, studying physics, and university life at KIT in general.Â
A varied program awaits you even outside of the work sessions. Exciting leisure activities await you in the evenings. Accommodations are also included, and plenty of food will be provided.
All info at a glance:
When? August 16–21, 2026
Where? KIT
Who is it for? Teenagers who have completed 9th grade (entering 10th grade and higher)
Prior experience? Not required—just join in!
Cost: €275
If the cost is a barrier for you, financial assistance is available. Feel free to contact us—together we’re sure to find a solution!
More information about the event and the registration link can be found on our website.