Five-day overnight camp for high school students exploring architectural engineering. Features experiences in structural, construction, mechanical, and lighting design. Includes campus residence hall accommodation, dining hall meals, campus tours, hands-on activities with sustainable building technologies, historical architecture tours, and concrete demolition activities. Camp runs from July 13-17, 2026.

Five-day overnight camp for high school students exploring artistic and technical aspects of designing high-performance buildings. Features experiences in structural, construction, mechanical, and lighting design. Includes campus residence hall stays, dining, tours of historical architecture, hands-on sustainable building technologies, and visits to Penn State favorites including Berkey Creamery. Daily schedule includes construction fundamentals, sustainable design, lighting design, structural design, and concrete demolition activities.

Unleash your inner architect as you work on and take home your very own Architectural Design kit! Dive into the world of building design as you construct everything from simple arches and domes to iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and the Eiffel Tower. With 20 awesome models to create, you'll learn how real-world structures stand tall through hands-on fun! Challenge yourself as you explore architectural principles and engineering techniques, all while designing and building your very own masterpieces. As you build stadiums, skyscrapers, and even a Ferris wheel, you'll discover the secrets behind how engineers and architects plan, design, and create the world's most incredible structures. Multi-day program runs July 20-24, 2026, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM daily.