This June, The University of Tulsa’s Collins College of Business welcomed more than 100 high school students to campus for a series of immersive summer camps focused on energy, forensic accounting, entrepreneurship and personal finance. These programs give students a hands-on introduction to business, while building early confidence and interest in potential career paths.
Camp Energy launched with 20 students exploring the science, economics and trading dynamics of energy. Campers built hydrogen-powered cars, toured UTulsa’s North Campus labs and visited Williams Companies to see how pipeline systems are monitored and managed. On the final day, students participated in interactive commodity simulations and wrapped up with creative presentations on the future of energy, featuring ideas like nuclear trains and flying cars.
Forensic Accounting Camp brought 17 students into the world of financial investigation. They heard directly from law enforcement officers about real cases, and then applied their learning through two simulated fraud investigations. “The experience gave students valuable insight into how accountants help detect and prevent fraud – and how exciting a career in forensic accounting can be,” said Applied Assistant Professor Elaine Jolly, who coordinated the camp.
At Entrepreneurship Camp, 25 students formed startup teams after identifying their entrepreneurial “superpowers” through the ACT assessment. Throughout the week, they learned about customer discovery, business models and financials, while enjoying field trips, a cookout and visits with local entrepreneurs. The week culminated in a pitch competition that awarded $3,000 in cash prizes. “It was a week full of learning, laughter, teamwork and big dreams,” said Taleya Mayberry, director of programs for UTulsa’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. “We can’t wait to do it again next summer.”
The summer closed with Personal Finance & Investing Camp, where 29 students spent two days learning how to build wealth through budgeting, saving and investing. Campers served as financial advisors for fictional clients and visited BOK Financial, where they engaged with professionals in retail banking, investment strategy and trading. From managing portfolios to exploring careers in finance, students gained practical tools for financial independence and a real-world view of business in action.
Together, these four camps reflect the Collins College of Business’ commitment to early access and experiential learning.
CCB Summer Camps, 2025
