CIEF Summer Camp

CIEF SUMMER CAMP JUNE 16-20, 2025

Experience a five-day, four-night camp that introduces students to careers in construction, re-development, engineering, architecture, and the trades. Students will meet industry executives, tour active job sites, explore Sacramento, complete a city walk in San Francisco, complete a design simulation, build a wood and metal/welding project, enjoy a day at a water amusement park, and stay on a college campus.

CIEF Summer Camp Scholarship

Current sophomores and juniors in the 2024-2025 school year are eligible to apply for a $1,250 scholarship toward attending the 2025 CREATE Summer Camp (to be hosted June 2025). The CREATE Summer Camp is a five-day, four-night program that introduces students to careers in construction, re-development, engineering, architecture and the trades. Students will design and build a project for a local nonprofit, complete a needs assessment, meet industry executives, tour active job sites, explore Sacramento and San Francisco, and stay at CSU, Sacramento.

CREATE Students Apply by November 21, 2024
Design Build Students Apply by March 29, 2025
BITA Students Apply by March 29, 20245

CIEF Summer Camp SCHOLARSHIP & camp application

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS

Platinum Sponsor

Signature Sponsors

Premier Sponsors

Day Host Sponsors

Thank you to our additional industry partners for offering hands-on experiences and site visits for campers.
McCarthy, FLINT, Brown Construction, SMACNA, Boldt, UA Local 447, Webcor, HOK, SCMEF

2025 Summer Camp Schedule

MONDAY
Breakfast on Campus
McCarthy Construction - Kaiser Permanente Job Site Visit Tour
Brown Construction - Aggie Square Job Site Visit Tour
SCMEF - Tour of labs at Sacramento State
Roseville Golfland Sunsplash
**Recreation Activities on Campus

TUESDAY
Breakfast on Campus
Sheet Metal Training Facility
FLINT - KJ Middle School Job Site Visit Tour
Movie and Pizza Night at SRBX
**Recreation Activities on Campus

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast on Campus
Depart to San Francisco
Webcor - Construction Site Visit: Treasure Island - Yerba Buena Island Hilltop Park
Glass Gondola & Architectural Tour Salesforce Park
Pier 39 Fun
Dinner at Boudin Bakery

THURSDAY
Breakfast on Campus
Non-Profit Build Day: Ethel Phillips Elementary School Project
UA Local 447 Hands-on Activities
Presentations Planning Brainstorm
Dinner on campus
Pool time

FRIDAY
Breakfast on Campus and Move Out
Summer Camp Presentations at SRBX Event Center
End of Camp Lunch Celebration with Industry Mentors and Families

CAMPERS' CORNER: INSPIRING EXPERIENCES

The summer camp overall was a great experience! I was able learn more about different careers in the construction industry meanwhile meeting people who are already in those careers at different Job sites around Sacramento and San Francisco. I was also able to learn new skills such as welding which I enjoyed the most! The counselors at the camp were great which also made the entire experience much more enjoyable! – Issac Galvan Summer Camp 2024

The CIEF Summer Camp was amazing! I had the chance to meet some of the coolest people ever, like the fantastic coordinators who made the camp so special. We got to explore various job sites and dive into the construction world. Before this camp, I was unsure about pursuing an engineering career, but this experience totally changed my perspective. I’m now super pumped about studying structural engineering in college. This camp was a game-changer and truly unforgettable! - Laksita Nandakumar Summer Camp 2024

The CIEF Summer Camp was an amazing experience that solidified my future career in construction and gave me meaningful industry experience. During the Salesforce architecture walkthrough, I bombarded the designers with questions, which boosted my confidence in pursuing my passions. I also gained experience with new tools and materials, like sheet metal, and improved my carpentry skills. One of the biggest takeaways was seeing women’s roles in construction. Being the only female in my shop classes and noticing the predominantly male mentors at the camp was disheartening. However, many of the campers were female, and discussing these issues offered a valuable perspective and encouraged me not to give up. Overall, it was a great learning experience. - Callie Blackstock Oakmont High School