Everything you need to know about applying for our camp!

What’s included?

  • High quality, professional instructors
  • Touring the wonders of Manhattan (including the Konza Prairie)
  • Sketch supplies will be provided (Micron pens, sketchbook, etc.)
  • Assorted branded camp swag (T-shirt, hat, etc.)
  • Some meals and snacks provided with registration. Plan accordingly.
  • Shuttles to and from MHK airport

How to attend?

  • Register & Pay. Campers must pay a registration fee of $250, $300 or $350 (undergraduate student, graduate student and ECP/other, respectively).
  • Registration fee does not include travel to the event, lodging and some meals. Click here for travel recommendations. 
  • Cheap on-campus housing available for $39 per night! You can purchase “Camp Sketchapod Reduced Housing” before you check out at registration. Any on-campus housing reservation purchased after May 5, 2024 (5PM CST) is nonrefundable. 

Important Dates

  • November 1, 2023 – Open application begins. Team Sketchapod will review all applicants to ensure diverse branch and section representation.
  • February 2, 2024 – Best consideration for application deadline.
  • February 9, 2024 – 1st priority open registration.
  • March 3, 2024 – Registration open to all. 
  • May 5, 2024 – Closed registration, payment due.
  • May 24–26, 2024 – Camp is in session.

Need s’more proof of how awesome it will be? Check out this video: https://youtu.be/Ray-gAUuwSY

The bugs are calling, and you must come!

For any questions, please reach out to co-organizer Erin Hodgson (ewh@iastate.edu)