Art + Design

Discovering a world of creativity

Campers explore creative expression during the Art + Design EDUcamp at Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Designed for high school students, the camp combines hands-on instruction in traditional and digital art techniques with a biblical perspective on creativity, encouraging students to reflect their faith through visual storytelling. (photo by Derek Eckenroth)

Dates

Jul 5 – 10

(Closed)

Jul 12 – 17

Grades

9th – 12th
(As of Sept. 2026 and 2026 grads)

Costs

$450 Overnight Camp
$350 Day Camp
+ $20 registration fee per camper (not per camp)
This camp is closed for this year. Check back again next year!

Are you a high school student who is passionate about visual creativity and seeking inspiration from Godʼs world and word? Immerse yourself in a world of colors, shapes, and innovation through our Art+Design EduCamp!

Our talented instructors will guide you through hands-on activities while teaching essential art and design techniques from a biblical perspective. From drawing to digital visualization, explore a diverse range of media to discover how God has uniquely designed you to image and serve Him through creativity in the arts.

Engage with us in meaningful discussions and guided excursions to art venues to consider creativity within a biblical worldview all while challenging your creativity to reflect your faith.

Activities

  • Build skills through two daily workshops led by practicing professionals and skilled educators.
  • Tour an art museum, a professional studio space, and meet practicing professionals.
  • Collaborate in groups on projects.
  • Display your work in an exhibition.
  • Campersʼ finished artwork will be displayed for family and visitors at our Art + Design Camp Exhibition
  • Open House on Friday from 10:15-11 a.m. in the Sargent Art Building.
  • When you come, please take advantage of the opportunity to talk with our BJU Art+Design professors and admission counselors.

Sample Schedule

8:30–9 a.m.Morning Challenge
9–10:55 a.m.Workshop
11–11:40 a.m.Group Activity
11:45 a.m.–12:20 p.m.Lunch
12:30 pm.–1:15 p.m.Excursion
1:30 p.m.–3:25 p.m.Workshop
4–5 p.m.Worktime
5:10–5:50 p.m.Dinner
6–7 p.m.Chapel
7–9 p.m.Free Time

(Exact times and session content may vary.)

General Information

When to Arrive

Camp check-in for all campers is on Sunday between 2-4 p.m. at the Welcome Center.

Sunday Schedule:

  • 2-4 p.m. – Check-in
  • 4:15 p.m. – Orientation
  • 5 p.m. – Supper
  • 6 p.m. – Chapel
  • 7-9 p.m. – First Camp Session
  • 9-9:30 p.m. – Day Camper Pick-up

Day camp drop-off each day will be from 8-8:30 a.m. at the Welcome Center. Every day camper should check in and out at the Welcome Center every day.

What to do When You Arrive

When you arrive on campus, follow the signs to the Welcome Center to check-in. Our camp counselors will give you your camp schedule and camp T-shirt. If you have a camp balance, you can take care of it at this time.

When to Depart

Camps generally end on Friday after the Closing Program (11:15-11:40 a.m.); Friday lunch is included in the Dining Common. Check your specific camp schedule for times of final presentations, performances, or concerts that may take place morning or afternoon on Friday.

Day Campers

Day Campers are encouraged to stay through the evening chapel Monday-Thursday, which ends around 7 p.m. They are welcome to stay for evening free time activities from 7-9 p.m. Evening pick-up Sunday-Thursday will be from 9-9:30 p.m. in the Welcome Center. If you need to pick up your camper before this time, please communicate that with your camper and/or the Welcome Center.

Day campers must live in or stay with family in the immediate Greenville area.

Day campers can also enjoy a fun highlight of our camp experience, the Bruins Bash, on Wednesday from 7-9:30 p.m.

Lunch and dinner are included in the camp cost.

What to Bring

Phones may be used at certain time during the week of camp depending upon activities.

A modest amount of spending money is suggested for The Den, vending machines and Bruins Shop.

Please note: BJU cannot be responsible for money, valuables or personal articles.

Overnight Campers:

  • Twin bedding or a sleeping bag and pillow
  • Toiletries
  • Towels and shower shoes
  • Bible

What to Wear

At EDUcamp, we want to create an environment that is appropriate and comfortable for all campers. In order to do this, we have a dress code that we ask all campers to abide by. Please review these guidelines to ensure that your camper’s attire aligns with our camp standards:

Tops:

  • Camper may wear loose-fitting shirts.
  • Sleeveless, midriff-bearing, or tight-fitting shirts are not permitted.

Bottoms:

  • Shorts that approach the knee are acceptable.
  • Loose-fitting jeans and athletics pants are permitted.
  • Mid-thigh shorts or tight-fitting pants are not allowed.

Inappropriate Themes or Images:

  • Clothing with inappropriate themes, offensive language or explicit images is not allowed.
  • Campers should refrain from wearing attire that may be considered offensive or disrespectful to others.

Lunch will be served in our dining common in an all-you-can-eat buffet style. Any food concerns (allergies, diet restrictions, etc.) can be noted in the online registration form.

Camp Director

Jared Stanley

Jared Stanley

Jared T Stanley, PhD serves as the division Art+Design as chair at Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC where he teaches on biblical approaches to Christian engagement with the world with special attention to the visual and performing arts, the humanities more broadly, and media. Stanley also works closely with the senior graphic and digital design students in developing a live thesis project, honing their presentation style, and coaching through professional-problem ethics scenarios. Stanley began teaching Art+Design camp in 2008 and has enjoyed the vibrant energy and immense potential that high-school students bring—each brimming with potential. Summer workshops provide a joyous time of guidance and development as we learn more about God, His world, and how He has made us to serve.

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