YouthCampus

Welcome to YouthCampus, Princeton University’s listing of community youth programming.

The University offers a variety of quality programs in the arts, sciences, literacy, and more for ages pre-K to high school. Be amazed by a faculty science lecture, explore the University’s green spaces, listen to a children’s concert, or come and relax in the gallery of our children’s library. There’s plenty for families to do at Princeton University.

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Upcoming Youth Events

Lectures | Science on Saturday: Will Quantum Computers Solve the World’s Greatest Problems?
Mar 1, 2025

Saturday, March 1 at 9:30 AM

The Ronald E. Hatcher Science on Saturday Lecture series has been held for more than 40 years.

This annual series of lectures is given by scientists, engineers, and other professionals involved in cutting-edge research. Held on Saturday mornings throughout winter, the lectures…

Location
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, 100 Stellarator Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
YouthCampus | Science Saturday at Princeton Public Library
Mar 1, 2025, 3:00 pm

Saturday, February 1 at 3:00 PM

Saturday, March 1 at 3:00 PM

Saturday, May 3 at 3:00 PM

Princeton University scientists present hands-on science activities for students in fifth through eighth grade.

Activities will vary each month and will…

Location
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton
Lectures | Science on Saturday: Schizophrenia - A Journey Beyond the Brain
Mar 8, 2025

Saturday, February 8 at 9:30 AM

The Ronald E. Hatcher Science on Saturday Lecture series has been held for more than 40 years.

This annual series of lectures is given by scientists, engineers, and other professionals involved in cutting-edge research. Held on Saturday mornings throughout winter, the…

Location
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, 100 Stellarator Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
YouthCampus | Meet the Music: Inspector Pulse Takes His Pulse!
Mar 15, 2025

Saturday, March 15 at 1:00 PM

On Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM, Princeton University Concerts (“PUC”) welcomes back The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for another family program — “Meet the Music: Inspector Pulse Takes His Pulse!”, curated for kids ages 6-12. Part of PUC’s All in the Family series,…

Location
Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall
YouthCampus | Science Saturday at Lawrence Library
Mar 29, 2025, 11:00 am

Saturday, February 1 at 11:00 AM

Saturday, March 29 at 11:00 AM

Saturday, April 19 at 11:00 AM

Princeton University scientists present hands-on science activities for students in fifth through eighth grade.

Activities will vary each month and…

Location
Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville
YouthCampus | Science Saturday at Lawrence Library
Apr 19, 2025, 11:00 am

Saturday, February 1 at 11:00 AM

Saturday, March 29 at 11:00 AM

Saturday, April 19 at 11:00 AM

Princeton University scientists present hands-on science activities for students in fifth through eighth grade.

Activities will vary each month and…

Location
Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville
Community | Raconteur Radio performance of “The Great Gatsby”
Apr 22, 2025

Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00 PM

Experience F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel brought to life as a staged radio play from Raconteur Radio with period costumes, vintage commercials, Golden Age radio equipment and more.

Raconteur Radio stages theatrical…

Location
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street
Community | Porchfest
Apr 26, 2025

Saturday, April 26 from 12:00 - 6:00 PM 

Porchfest is a free, walkable music festival where neighbors offer up their front porches as DIY concert venues.Talented performers play 45-minute sets throughout the neighborhood during this day-long celebration of music, art, and our wonderful community. Stroll from…

YouthCampus | Science Saturday at Princeton Public Library
May 3, 2025, 3:00 pm

Saturday, February 1 at 3:00 PM

Saturday, March 1 at 3:00 PM

Saturday, May 3 at 3:00 PM

Princeton University scientists present hands-on science activities for students in fifth through eighth grade.

Activities will vary each month and will…

Location
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton

Recurring Youth Events

Explore the subjects below to learn more about youth programming on campus. Please note: some programming may be paused or changed due to COVID-19 restrictions on campus.

Art

Athletics

Internships

Literacy

Mathematics

Music

SAT Prep

Science

Sustainability

Walking on Campus