A Construction Summer Camp - ibuild | College of Architecture, Art, and Design

Camp will not be held summer of 2025; stay tuned for future camps.

Sponsored by the Mississippi �鶹��ý University Department of Building Construction Science and

The Mississippi �鶹��ý University iBuild Summer Camp is designed for students entering grades 9-12 to explore hands-on building activities with other students. Over the course of a week, students will build a small structure from start to finish. They will explore building design, architectural plan reading, hammering, soldering copper, concrete, roofing, electrical and much more – all with students their age and taught by certified professionals.

Camp Cost

The total cost of the camp is $500. This includes a non-refundable deposit of $50.

The primary cost of the camp includes instruction by faculty and counselors, a T-shirt, supplies that the student will receive throughout the week, and university fees for health services, equipment, facilities, and libraries.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available through . To apply, email Bo Oswalt at boswalt@caad.msstate.edu explaining why you want to attend the MSU iBuild Summer Camp. You will be notified once all scholarship applications are reviewed.
Full scholarships are also available for students attending Mississippi public schools in Lee, Pontotoc and Union Counties through the
For more information, phone 662-325-0455.

Housing

Camp attendees stay in MSU residence halls, supervised by counselors who assist through the week and MSU-trained assistants. Roommate requests may be made at the time of application or at any time prior to the registration deadline. No room assignments may be changed after 5 p.m., June 1.

Application and Deadlines

Call 662-325-0455 to see if space is still available; space is limited.

Email me when registration opens.

Tentative Schedule (CST time)

Sunday

3 p.m. - Registration at Howell Building
4 p.m. - Meet counselors and get settled in residence hall
5 p.m. - Dinner
6 p.m. - MSU activity
9 p.m. - Return to residence hall

Monday

Understand: First build day, understand materials and processes, review safety procedures

8 a.m. - Breakfast
9 a.m. - Begin work at Howell studios
12 p.m. - Lunch break
1 p.m. - Resume work
4 p.m. - MSU activity
5 p.m. - Dinner
6 p.m. - MSU activity
9 p.m. - Return to residence hall

Tuesday

Create: Continue building, safely use hand tools

8 a.m. - Breakfast
9 a.m. - Begin work at Howell studios
12 p.m. - Lunch break
1 p.m. - Resume work
4 p.m. - MSU activity
5 p.m. - Dinner
6 p.m. - MSU activity
9 p.m. - Return to residence hall

Wednesday

Evaluate: Continue building, inspect, make plan to finish

8 a.m. - Breakfast
9 a.m. - Begin work at Howell studios
12 p.m. - Lunch break
1 p.m. - Resume work
4 p.m. - MSU activity
5 p.m. - Dinner
6 p.m. - MSU activity
9 p.m. - Return to residence hall

Thursday

Inspect/Communicate: Project inspection, evaluation

8 a.m. - Breakfast
9 a.m. - Project completion and cleanup
12 p.m. - Awards banquet, Howell Building
2 p.m. - Checkout

What to Pack

Blue jeans or similar
Closed-toe shoes
Pillow, bed linens
Towel
Toiletries/hygiene items
Snacks, water bottle
Spending money
Pajamas
Athletic wear

Safety glasses and work gloves will be provided.

Additional Information

A maximum of 20 students are accepted per summer.

Camp attendees will be divided into groups to build a small structure. Each group will be assigned one MSU student and one construction industry professional.

MSU building construction science students will serve as camp counselors.

The iBuild Construction Camp will conclude with the awards banquet honoring each camper’s achievements over the course of the week. The camp cost includes the banquet lunch for each camper and two guests.

Camp Gallery

iBuild 2019

Camp News

For regular updates during the camp, visit us on Facebook.

Contact

Bo Oswalt, academic advisor
boswalt@caad.msstate.edu
662-325-0455

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