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We are pleased to announce that the 2026 CIMSS Weather Camp will take place July 27-31, 2026!

This is a week-long online event for high school students who are passionate about meteorology. The entire course will take place via ZOOM so computer and Internet access are requisite resources. Participants will receive a Zoom link for the Camp. This year, the camp will start at 12:30 CDT and finish at 4:30 CDT. Please note that all times listed are Central Time US.

The 2026 agenda below is still being confirmed and some changes may be made to accommodate speakers.

MONDAYJuly 27th 
12:30 pm       Meet and Greet, Agenda and ExpectationsDerrick Herndon, CIMSS
12:45 pmDaily Weather DiscussionDerrick Herndon, CIMSS
1:15 pmWelcome from CIMSS DirectorProf. Tristan L’Ecuyer
Director of CIMSS
  1:20 pmMeteorology 101Derrick Herndon, CIMSS
 2:15 pmBreak/Questions 
  2:30 pmWeather Jobs Guest SpeakerAlex DesRosiers
National Academy of Sciences
3:30 pmOverview of Friday forecast challenge & guidelines for student presentations  Derrick Herndon
TUESDAYJuly 28th 
12:30 pmDaily Weather Map DiscussionDerrick Herndon, CIMSS
  1:00 pmThe Use of AI in Hurricane ForecastingSarah Griffin, CIMSS
  1:50 pmBreak/Questions 
  2:00 pmWeather Satellites and Satellite MeteorologyDerrick Herndon, CIMSS
  3:00 pmWeather Jobs SpeakerDr. Ken Knapp
Knapp Weathersat Services
 3:30 pmFriday Forecast Preparations and Open DiscussionDerrick Herndon, CIMSS
WEDNESDAYJuly 29th 
12:30 pmDaily Weather Map DiscussionDerrick Herndon, CIMSS
1:00 pmHurricanesDerrick Herndon, CIMSS
  1:45 pmBreak/Questions 
  2:00 pmWinter StormsDerrick Herndon, CIMSS
  2:45 pmResearching Weather in AntarcticaTaylor Norton, AMRDC
  3:30 pmFriday Projects DiscussionDerrick Herndon, CIMSS
THURSDAYJuly 30th 
12:30 pm Daily Weather Map DiscussionDerrick Herndon, CIMSS
1:00 pmSevere Weather and Storm ChasingDerrick Herndon, CIMSS
  1:50 pmBreak/Questions 
  2:00 pmWeather Jobs Guest SpeakerDr. Matt Sitkowski
The Weather Channel
  3:00 pmWeather Jobs Guest SpeakerEmma Hietpas
WKOW-TV
  3:40 pmGuided work time for student projects 
FRIDAYJuly 31st 
12:00 pmForecast Results and AnalysisDerrick Herndon, CIMSS
  1:00 pmStudent Presentations 
  3:40 pmWrap-up, graduation and adjourn 

CIMSS Weather Camp Code of Conduct (PDF)