High School Baking

High school students practice baking techniques during the High School Baking EDUcamp at Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C., Monday, July 7, 2025. The camp offers students in grades 9–12 hands-on experience in the kitchen, teaching foundational baking skills and encouraging creativity through a variety of sweet and savory recipes. (photo by Derek Eckenroth)

Dates

Jul 5 – 10

Grades

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

Costs

$575 Overnight Camp
$475 Day Camp
+ $20 registration fee per camper (not per camp)
This camp is full, but join the waitlist and get notified if a spot opens up.

Grow in appreciation for God’s goodness by exploring the wonderful world of bread and pastry arts. Campers will create, share and compete (just a little) in cheesecake, sourdough, croissant, eclairs, tarts, advanced cookies, decorated cakes and more!

Sample Schedule

Sunday2–4 p.m.Check-In
4 p.m.Orientation
5 p.m.Dinner
6 p.m.Evening Service
7–9 p.m.Baking Camp Orientation – Cake Baking
Monday7:30 a.m.Breakfast
8:30 a.m.Devotional - Croissant Prep - Pastry cream – Ganache
11:30 a.m.Lunch
12:30 p.m.Pate a choux - Boston Cream Pie
5:15 p.m.Dinner
6:15 p.m.Service
7–9 p.m.Free Time
Tuesday7:30 a.m.Breakfast
8:30 a.m.Devotional - Carrot Cake - Croissant Finishing
11:30 a.m.Lunch
12:30 p.m.Tart Dough - Carrot Cake Decorating - Fresh Fruit Tart
5:15 p.m.Dinner
6:15 p.m.Service
7–9 p.m.Free Time
Wednesday7:30 a.m.Breakfast
8:30 a.m.Devotional - Bun Dough - Layer Cake
11 a.m.Multi image Session
11:30 a.m.Lunch
12:30 p.m.Roll Varieties - Strawberry Layer Cake - Savory Tart
5:15 p.m.Dinner
6:15 p.m.Service
7–9 p.m.Free Time
Thursday7:30 a.m.Breakfast
8:30 a.m.Devotional - Sourdough - Chocolate Cake
11:30 a.m.Lunch
12:30 p.m.Bread Varieties - Chocolate Mousse Cake - Mudslide Cookies
5:15 p.m.Dinner
6:15 p.m.Service
7–9 p.m.Free Time
Friday7:30 a.m.Breakfast
8:30 a.m.Devotionals - Crème Brulee - Chocolate Souffles
11:15 a.m.–12:30 .m.Closing Ceremony & Checkout

(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.

Day camp drop-off each day will be from 8–8:30 a.m. at the Welcome Center.

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

Day Camp pick-up each day will be from 4:30–5 p.m. in the Welcome Center. Camps generally end on Friday at noon. Check your specific camp schedule for times of final presentations, performances or concerts that may take place after noon on Friday.

Day Campers

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

Campers may be required to be on campus from 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m. on camp days.
Check your camp schedule for specific details.

Day campers can also enjoy a fun highlight of our camp experience, the Bruins Bash, on Wednesday from 7–9 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

David Miller, headshot, Bob Jones University, BJU Press, September 27, 2022 (Hal Cook)

David Miller

David Miller has worked in bakeries for over 30 years. For 10 of those years, he owned and operated a local bread bakery. David is a culinary arts instructor at BJU.

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