# Jackling Introduction to Engineering

Missouri S&T's oldest and largest summer camp: a five-day residential engineering immersion in Rolla for ages 15–18, with hands-on activities across S&T's engineering departments. $650 including housing and meals; three sessions.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organization | Missouri University of Science and Technology |
| Category | stem |
| Cost | $650 |
| Deadline | Rolling / check official site |
| Eligibility | Grades 10–12 |
| Format | In person |
| Location | Rolla, MO |
| Apply | https://summer.mst.edu/browse/jacklingintroductiontoengineering-session1/ |

## About this program

# Jackling Introduction to Engineering

Jackling Introduction to Engineering is Missouri S&T's oldest and largest summer camp — a five-day residential program in Rolla, Missouri that helps high schoolers discover how engineers turn ideas into reality. Three identical sessions ran in 2026 (May 31–June 4, June 14–18, and June 28–July 2), each with a capacity of 150 campers. The $650 registration fee includes all meals, housing, and camp materials.

## What You'll Do

- Spend mornings hearing S&T engineering departments present their fields and the technological challenges their graduates tackle
- Visit your top five departments for hands-on activities, lab tours, and research presentations
- Interact with Missouri S&T engineering faculty and current students throughout the week
- Compete in evening camp competitions and live on campus with fellow campers

## Who Should Apply

Students ages 15–18 (rising 10th–12th graders) who are curious about engineering but want to explore the discipline landscape — from traditional majors to specialties like materials, mining, and environmental engineering — before choosing a college path. Campers register first-come, first-served, and sessions fill: registration for 2026 is closed, with waitlists maintained for cancellations. Registration for the following summer typically opens in December.

## Outcomes

Campers leave with direct exposure to the breadth of engineering disciplines at a dedicated STEM university, hands-on lab experience in the departments that interest them most, and personal contact with S&T faculty and students who can inform their college decisions.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Jackling Introduction to Engineering cost?

Jackling Introduction to Engineering costs $650. Many paid programs offer need-based financial aid or fee waivers — check the official site before ruling it out.

### Who is eligible for Jackling Introduction to Engineering?

Jackling Introduction to Engineering is open to high school students in grades 10–12. Some programs have additional requirements (GPA, coursework, essays, or recommendations) — the full criteria are on the official site.

### Is Jackling Introduction to Engineering online or in person?

Jackling Introduction to Engineering is an in-person program based in Rolla, MO.

### How do I apply to Jackling Introduction to Engineering?

Apply directly through Missouri University of Science and Technology's official website. ExtracurricularHub links to the official application — we list and verify programs but don't process applications.

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