It’s never too early to start honing your craft. Join us for a virtual architecture summer camp or get a jump start on your academic journey by earning college credit while in high school. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing a supportive environment for you to explore your talents while gaining confidence in your abilities.

Architecture Summer Camp Academy

For over twenty years, our summer camp academy has fostered creativity, critical thinking and visual communication—all essential to an architectural education.

Our virtual camp is ideal for students in grades 9-12, including new high school graduates, who are interested in architecture, design and 3D design technologies. Guided by faculty and graduate students, participants will be presented with situations for which they will design an architectural solution. They’ll learn how to communicate their design ideas through models, drawings, text and verbal presentation.

On the final day of camp, families are invited to an optional in-person visit to Milwaukee. You’ll tour the school, connect with faculty, and experience our city’s iconic architectural landscape.

Camp participants explore historic neighborhoods on an optional day in Milwaukee.

Early College Credit

In partnership with the Office of Dual Enrollment, we offer online architecture courses for high school students to earn high school and early college credits.

Architecture 101: Intro to Architecture
Fall and Spring
This introductory course provides a foundation in the basic concepts of architecture, including architecture practice, contemporary issues in architecture and the role architecture plays in the design.
Architecture 111: Design I
Fall and Spring
An introductory course about architecture and architectural making. 2D and 3D form and space are tested through the theoretical, pragmatic, and contextual issues that influence architecture.

Let us show you around.

Visit the School of Architecture & Urban Planning to gain a deeper understanding of the student experience while touring our studios and labs. Our tour guides are current students who are trained to give you a comprehensive experience. We’re excited to meet you!