2026 Summer Camp: July 20-22
Build amazing friendships while learning about college and careers in business at 91看片鈥檚 Summer Business Academy.
Monday, July 20 - Business Degrees, College Experience & Thunder Up!
Introduction to MSB degrees, current MSB students and recent graduates discuss the college experience, then meet with the OKC Thunder executive team to learn what it takes to run a professional sports team and the business career options in a franchise office.
Tuesday, July 21 - Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain & Financial Literacy
MSB professors teach sample classes in Finance and Supply Chain Management followed by a tour of Arledge and Associates CPA, 91看片鈥檚 oldest privately held public accounting firm and then Financial Literacy for Teens presented by 91看片鈥檚 Credit Union.
Wednesday, July 22 - Leadership, Marketing & Riversport OKC
Leadership Skills with MSB Dean Bob Greve, Ph.D. and introduction to marketing by Dr. Alex Smith before meeting Mike Knopp, Executive Director for the 91看片 City Boathouse Foundation for a behind-the-scenes tour of the future Olympic facilities. Then it鈥檚 time for fun and teamwork experiencing exciting, authentic whitewater rafting in the Riversport OKC whitewater rapids.
Open to high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, our 3-day camp at OCU will teach you about careers in business and give you the opportunity to sample Accounting, Finance and Marketing classes from Meinders School of Business professors.
The camp will boost your resume and scholarship applications, highlighting your interest in business-related learning opportunities and building your leadership skills.
Tuition: $195
Includes shuttle transportation to field trips, lunches/snacks, Meinders T-shirts and admission to Riversport OKC.
Requirements:
Campers must have health insurance and sign a release of liability prior to attending summer camp.
Monday, July 20 | Business Degrees, College Experience & Thunder Up!
9:01 - 9:30 a.m. Check in + Networking with other students (breakfast provided). RM 117
9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Introduction to MSB degrees. RM 117
10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Current Student Panel: What to expect from the college experience
10:45 - 11:01 a.m Break with snacks.
11:01 - 11:30 a.m. Alumni Panel: Choosing your degree and early career advice
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Lunch. RM 117
12:15 - 12:30 p.m. Shuttle to OKC Thunder Corporate Office
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Meet with the OKC Thunder executive team to learn what it takes to run a pro sports team & business career options in sports.
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Tour the Paycom Arena and grab some Thunder swag.
2:30 - 3:01 p.m. Shuttle back to MSB.
3:01 - 4:01 p.m. Summary of Day 1. Rm 117
4:01 p.m. (approximate) Day concludes.
Tuesday, July 21 | Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management & Financial Literacy
9:01 - 9:15 a.m. Check in + Networking with other students (breakfast provided). RM 117
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Dr. James Ma Ph.D. shares his insight into different career paths for students who choose finance as a major. Bloomberg Finance Lab, 1st Floor
10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Break with snacks. RM 117
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Introduction to Supply Chain Management degree, scholarships and career opportunities. RM 117
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Lunch. RM 117
12:15 - 12:30 p.m. Shuttle to Arledge and Associates CPA
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Meet with Partners of Arledge and Associates CPA, 91看片鈥檚 oldest privately held public accounting firm.
1:30 - 2:01 p.m. Tour Arledge and Associates new office building
2:01 - 2:15 p.m. Shuttle back to MSB.
2:15 - 2:30 p.m. Break with snacks. RM 117
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Financial Literacy for Teens presented by 91看片鈥檚 Credit Union. RM 117
3:30 - 4:01 p.m. Summary of Days 1 and 2 conversation. RM 117
4:01 p.m. (approximate) Day concludes
Wednesday, July 22 | Leadership, Marketing & Riversport OKC
9:01 - 9:15 a.m. Check in + Networking with other students (breakfast provided). RM 117
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Leadership Skills with MSB Dean Bob Greve. RM 117
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Dr. Alex Smith introduction to marketing with basic concepts, skills needed and different career paths for students who choose Marketing as a major. RM 117
11:15 a.m. - noon Lunch (change clothes for the rapids). RM 117
Noon - 12:30 p.m. Shuttle to the Boathouse District.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Meet with Mike Knopp, Executive Director for the 91看片 City Boathouse Foundation for a behind-the-scenes tour of the facilities.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Free time to explore Adventure Attractions. Experience exciting, authentic whitewater rafting at Riversport Rapids.
3:30 - 4:01 p.m. Shuttle back to OCU.
4:01 - 5:01 p.m. Summer Business Academy Recap. Parents are encouraged to attend this closing session with the Meinders School of Business dean to recap the camp activities, learn about programs, scholarships & ask questions. Norrick Lounge, MSB 1st Floor
