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Summer Engineering Academies
Registration for 2026 camps will open in March.
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All communication regarding summer camps will be sent through bagleysummer@gmail.com
If your student registers for multiple events a registration fee will be collected for each event.
These camps are reserved on a first come, first serve basis.
Only registration completed online will be accepted.
Please do not mail the applications or payments.
Summer Engineering Academies are an opportunity for young people who would like to explore the world of engineering. Each program provides a unique opportunity to discover the possibilities for an exciting field of study and career.
Daily Agenda Outline for all DAY camps:
- 7:30 - 8:00 Arrive
- 8:00 - 11:00 Instruction with snack break
- 11:00 - 12:00 Lunch (provided)
- 12:00 - 3:30 Instruction with snack break
- 3:30 - 4:00 Depart
Engineering Day Camps - Starkville
These Day Camps are a partnership between Chevron’s C.R.E.A.T.E. program and the Bagley College of Engineering. Participants will explore engineering and STEM concepts through critical thinking, team building, and hands-on experience. Each session will rely on the principles of the Engineering Design Process as presented in an engaging format. Snacks, drinks, and lunch will be provided with intention to meet all dietary restrictions and allergies.
Applications will not be reviewed until application fee (nonrefundable) is paid and all required documents are turned in.
Important Notes:
- Each course has very limited space and will fill quickly. We must receive your completed application and fee to be considered for admittance.
- If the program fills before all of your information is received, you will be put on a waiting list.
For additional information, please email us at bagleysummer@gmail.com.
Engineers in Training
Students will creatively explore engineering activities while applying basic engineering design principles. Books and videos will be integrated to stimulate imagination and creativity in constructing designs. Our certified educator will lead your students into a world of exciting, engineering content. All students go home with a book and materials to continue their learning experience. Students will also receive automatic registration for the 26-27 Engineering the Future Campaign, a $40 value.
Audience: Students in grades K-1 during the 2025-26 school year.
Maximum of 20 students on first come first serve basis.
Program Dates: June 15-16
Registration Deadline: March 31
Cost: $125
Elementary Engineering A
Students will creatively explore engineering activities while applying basic engineering design principles. Books and videos will be integrated to stimulate imagination and creativity in constructing designs. Our certified educator will lead your students into a world of exciting, engineering content. All students go home with a book and materials to continue their learning experience. Students will also receive automatic registration for the 26-27 Engineering the Future Campaign, a $40 value.
Audience: Students in grades 2-3 during the 2025-26 school year.
Maximum of 20 students on first come first serve basis.
Program Dates: June 1-2
Registration Deadline: March 31
Cost: $125
Important note: Elementary Engineering A and B will use the same curriculum. Do not register a student for both courses.
Elementary Engineering B
Students will creatively explore engineering activities while applying basic engineering design principles. Books and videos will be integrated to stimulate imagination and creativity in constructing designs. Our certified educator will lead your students into a world of exciting, engineering content. All students go home with a book and materials to continue their learning experience. Students will also receive automatic registration for the 26-27 Engineering the Future Campaign, a $40 value.
Audience: Students in grades 2-3 during the 2025-26 school year.
Maximum of 20 students on first come first serve basis.
Program Dates: June 8-9
Registration Deadline: March 31
Cost: $125
Important note: Elementary Engineering A and B will use the same curriculum. Do not register a student for both courses.
Engineering FOUR-ces
This 4th grade camp will introduce grade level appropriate knowledge concerning physical forces to consider as engineers. Books and videos will be integrated to stimulate imagination and creativity in constructing designs. Our certified educator will lead your students into a world of exciting, engineering content. All students go home with materials to continue their learning experience. Students will also receive automatic registration for the 26-27 Engineering the Future Campaign, a $40 value.
Audience: Students in 4th grade during the 2025-26 school year.
Maximum of 20 students on first come first serve basis.
Program Dates: June 3-4
Registration Deadline: March 31
Cost: $125
Building Blocks of Engineering
This camp focuses on team building through challenges that require planning, constructing, and presenting. Students will creatively explore engineering activities while applying engineering design principles. These activities are designed to promote the practice of engineering skills. Our certified educator will lead your students into a world of exciting, engineering content. All students go home with materials to continue their learning experience. Students will also receive automatic registration for the 26-27 Engineering the Future Campaign, a $40 value.
Audience: Students in grades 4-5 during the 2025-26 school year.
Maximum of 20 students on a first come first serve basis.
Program Dates: June 3-4
Registration Deadline: March 31
Cost: $125
Crash Course Engineering
This 5th grade camp will lead students through engineering activities. The capstone activity requires a team to design a car from disposable materials for a friendly camp competition. Students will creatively explore engineering activities while applying basic engineering design principles. Books and videos will be integrated to stimulate imagination and creativity in constructing designs. All students go home with materials to continue their learning experience. Students will also receive automatic registration for the 26-27 Engineering the Future Campaign, a $40 value.
Audience: Students in grades 5th during the 2025-26 school year.
Maximum of 20 students on first come first serve basis.
Program Dates: June 1-2
Registration Deadline: March 31
Cost: $125
Engineering Skills
Students will creatively explore engineering activities and the engineering design process. A theme focused on the foundations and design of engineering will promote the transition of knowledge and content into everyday practices and critical thinking skills. Our certified educator will lead your students into a world of exciting, engineering content. All students go home with materials to continue their learning experience. Students will also receive automatic registration for the 26-27 Engineering the Future Campaign, a $40 value.
Audience: Students in grades 6-8 during the 2025-26 school year.
Maximum of 20 students on a first come first serve basis.
Program Dates: June 10-11
Registration Deadline: March 31
Cost: $125
Lady Engineers
This female only camp will engage students in activities that use the engineering design process. Activities include but are not limited to construction of objects using the engineering design process, and activities designed by engineering faculty. Students will also learn about the different engineering pathways the Bagley College of Engineering has to offer. Inspiration and encouragement from female engineers will also be provided during this camp. All students go home with materials to continue their learning experience.
Audience: FEMALES in grades 6-9 during the 2025-26 school year.
Maximum of 20 students on a first come first serve basis.
Program Dates: June 8-9
Registration Deadline: March 31
Cost: $125
B4 Engineering (Boys Brainstorming, Building, & Benefitting Engineering)
This male only camp will engage students in activities that use the engineering design process. Activities include but are not limited to construction of objects using the engineering design process, and activities designed by engineering faculty. Students will also learn about the different engineering pathways the Bagley College of Engineering has to offer. Inspiration and encouragement from male engineers will also be provided during this camp. All students go home with materials to continue their learning experience.
Audience: MALES in grades 6-9 during the 2025-26 school year.
Maximum of 20 students on a first come first serve basis.
Program Dates: June 10-11
Registration Deadline: March 31
Cost: $125
Senior Engineers
This high school camp will engage students in activities that use the engineering design process. Activities include but are not limited to using the engineering design process, and faculty lead activities, tours and college readiness preparation. Students will also learn about the different engineering pathways the Bagley College of Engineering has to offer. All students go home with materials to continue their learning experience.
Audience: Students in grades 9-12 during the 2025-26 school year.
Maximum of 20 students on a first come first serve basis.
Program Dates: June 15-16
Registration Deadline: March 31
Cost: $125
Residential Programs - Starkville
Mississippi Summer Transportation Institute
This is a one-week residence camp (June 14-June 20, 2026) funded by the FHWA and MDOT. Participants will experience transportation modes including air, water, road, rail, and transmission through classroom, laboratory, and field trip experiences. Field trips are planned to include visits to Columbus Air Force Base (CAFB), Aurora Flight Science, PACCAR, Raspet Flight Research Laboratory (RASPET), Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, MDOT, MMC, the Tenn-Tom Waterway, and Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS). The opportunities to fly in a GA aircraft, fly an AF simulator, build projects, experiment with bridge design, building, and testing are provided. There is no registration fee. All participants are expected to commit to the entire one-week program. Participants must be U.S. citizens and acquire a state-issued ID by the beginning of the camp. School IDs cannot be substituted for state-issued IDs. MSU Richard A. Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering has been honored to host this summer camp 16 times, and we all are looking forward to another amazing summer camp in 2026!
Audience: Mississippi residents; rising 9-11 grade (8-10 grade for 2025-256school year) who are interested in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Must be US resident and have state issued ID. Student ID’s cannot be a substitute.
Dates: June 14-20
Cost: There is no charge to participants due to the generosity of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Mississippi Transportation Institute, Ergon, MSU Bagley College of Engineering, and MSU Richard A. Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.