Registration

Fee

The $1,150 fee covers instruction, housing, food, and all program materials.

Registration will be completed through CampDoc, a secure, encrypted, and password protected site. Only authorized staff from our organization can access participant records. Registration deadline: June 15, 2026.

Eligibility and Enrollment

This camp is available for high school students (entering 9th grade through entering 12th grade) who are at least 15 years old by the start of camp. Enrollment is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A waitlist will be utilized once the camp is full.

Penn State is committed to equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment for all persons. It is the policy of the University to maintain an environment free of harassment and free of discrimination against any person because of their actual or perceived age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, marital or family status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, genetic information or political ideas. Discriminatory conduct and harassment violate the dignity of individuals, impedes the realization of the University’s educational mission, and will not be tolerated. This access is extended to all university sponsored youth programs, including 4-H.

The needs of any participant in a youth program will be discussed privately with that child’s parent/legal guardian on a case by case basis with the goal of promoting a safe environment and quality experience. If you have any questions, please contact the program manager, Peggy Plunkett at pup89@psu.edu.

Registration

Register at app.campdoc.com/register/psu/upbldgourfuture71326. 

How to Register

Step 1: Set up a CampDoc parent/guardian account or log in with an existing account. 

Step 2: Register your child for a camp session. 

• NOTE: Completing payment reserves your child’s spot in camp, but you must complete Step 3 – Participant Forms by the deadline set by the camp.

Step 3: Complete Participant Forms. 

• All forms must be completed by June 15, or your child will not be allowed to participate in camp.

Need Help?

For help (logins, passwords, finding forms, etc.), families can contact CampDoc support directly via: 

• Email: support@campdoc.com
• Phone: 734-619-8300, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET) 
• Help button, CampDoc website, top right corner 

Help Center Documentation for Registration:

• Watch a video about setting up your account
• Learn about how to register

Help Center Documentation for Participant Forms:

• Learn about completing Participant Forms

Confidentiality

For legal reasons, the University cannot release the names or phone numbers of other participants, not even to those who want to carpool.

Financial Aid

A limited amount of financial aid is available from Penn State Outreach and the Department of Architectural Engineering for this program. If you would like to be considered for financial aid, please complete the following steps.

Register your child online and type AIDAPPLICATION in the discount code field. This will bypass the requirement to pay while your application is reviewed. 

Once you’ve registered, complete the Youth Program Financial Aid Application - Building Our Future Summer Camp 2026 immediately. The form asks for the following information:

• Total household annual income before taxes
• Total number of family members in household
• Whether the child qualifies for free or reduced school lunches
• Any additional circumstances you wish to be considered (such as medical expenses, job loss, etc.)
• Note: We are not collecting tax returns or paycheck stubs, so parents/guardians are expected to supply information that is true and accurate.

The priority application deadline is March 16, 2026, and notifications are estimated to be sent by March 26, 2026.  Applications will be considered after this date if funds are still available. If you are given a partial award, you will be required to pay the remaining balance. In the event that an award is not granted, the full balance will be due, or you may decide to withdraw from the program.

Important Information for Parents/Guardians

Please review the Youth Programs Ethics and Compliance web page before camp starts. Penn State employees are not permitted to transport or arrange transportation for a minor attending a youth program.

Food allergies must be disclosed to Peggy Plunkett, program manager, in advance at pup89@psu.edu or 814-863-7180. Learn more at Meals and Allergies or Penn State Campus Dining or by calling 814-867-5277 or mailing foodallergies@psu.edu.

Refunds

If your request to withdraw is received at least three weeks prior to the first day of the program, we can issue a partial refund. Send your written request by email to PSUconferences@psu.edu. A $50 administrative fee will be charged for each withdrawal.