SAME Summer Engineering & Construction Camps
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- High school students with interest in engineering or related fields
Other requirements
- Minimum age 15 years old prior to first day of travel (Arkansas Post requirement)
- Geographic availability varies by Post
Overview
Geographic Scope: Multiple locations across United States
Camp Locations:
- US Marine Corps Camp at Camp Lejeune, NC (June 18-24, typical dates)
- US Air Force Academy Camp at Colorado Springs, CO
- US Air Force Camp at Scott Air Force Base, IL
- US Army Camp at Vicksburg, MS
- US Navy Camp at Port Hueneme, CA
Award/Benefits:
- One camper selected weekly receives a scholarship for higher education in engineering field
- All camp fees, airfare, and transportation covered by sponsoring Post (varies by sponsorship)
Focus Areas:
- High school students interested in STEM/engineering/construction
- Hands-on learning in engineering and construction activities
- Military science and military life experience
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) exploration
Eligibility:
- High school students with interest in engineering or related fields
- Minimum age 15 years old prior to first day of travel (Arkansas Post requirement)
- Geographic availability varies by Post
Program Details:
- Week-long residential camps
- Participants sleep in barracks, eat in galley, participate in morning PT
- Mix of civilian and military engineers serve as mentors
- Squads compete in activities: concrete beam design/construction, trebuchet, cardboard canoe (AAV), storm water management device (BMP), aircraft flight telemetry
- Activity winners receive streamer for squad flag
- Diverse attendance (18+ states, 26+ Posts, ~50 campers)
- Mentors and volunteers needed and appreciated
- Cape Fear Post
- Arkansas Post
Address: 1420 King St., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22314
How to Apply
Application Process
- Visit the SAME Camps website
- Create a Camper Account online
- Register for desired camp location
- Select sponsoring Post (designate which SAME Post to sponsor your application)
- Submit application before deadline
Application Deadlines (typical):
- Cape Fear Post: March 15 (example year 2023)
- Arkansas Post: March 15 (example year 2022)
- Dates vary by location and year
Required Materials:
- Online application form completed
- Camper Account creation
- Post sponsorship designation
Note: Check specific Post websites and SAME Camps portal for current year deadlines and requirements.
What Society of American Military Engineers Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $228K
- Median grant
- $228K
- By dollars: Virginia 100%. Top recipient cities: Alexandria, VA.
Example grants
Society of American Military Engineers · Alexandria, VA
General operating support
$228K
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Fields of Work
- STEM education
- Youth programs
- Youth sports
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