Southern University to host construction summer camp July 13-17

Southern University to host construction summer camp July 13-17

The Southern University Department of Construction Management will host its Building Futures Summer Camp July 13-17 at the P.B.S. Pinchback Engineering Building, offering middle school students an opportunity to explore careers in construction and related fields.

Designed for students in grades 6-8, the camp provides hands-on learning experiences in construction, construction management, engineering, skilled trades, architecture and STEM disciplines. The program aims to build skills, confidence and career awareness through immersive, real-world activities.

Participants will engage in hands-on construction projects, safety and tool training, blueprint reading and project planning, while also gaining exposure to active construction projects and industry mentorship. The camp serves as an early step in a long-term workforce pipeline connecting students to future opportunities, including high school career exploration, dual enrollment, Southern University's Construction Management Program and careers in the industry.

Building Futures also emphasizes community impact by connecting students, families, educators, alumni and industry partners while highlighting how construction shapes schools, hospitals, roads, bridges and neighborhoods across Louisiana.

Registration for the camp is $150, and space is limited. For more information or to register, click here.