Career & Calling
Self-discovery & career exploration
Unsure which career or ministry to pursue? Feeling pressure to figure out a college major? Join the club! Most high school students don’t have this figured out yet.
Part self-discovery and part career exploration, the Career & Calling EDUcamp is designed to help you to assess where God may want you to work and serve in life and then know how to get there. Our team of life coaches will help you discover how God has designed you – your strengths, gifts, values, and interests.
Field trips to local employers and interviews with experts in their profession will expose you to the world of work and the many diverse career opportunities available to you. We will help you put all of this together and make your plan for taking the next steps toward your future!
Activities
- Discover how God has designed you.
- Engage in activities that demonstrate your unique combination of strengths, gifts, values, and interests.
- Learn what skills are valuable in the modern world of work.
- Interact with professionals who are experts in their fields.
- Tour Greenville-based businesses and see various occupations first hand.
- Grow spiritually through devotions and Bible challenges.
Sample Schedule
| Mon. | Morning: Introduction to the World of Work | Afternoon: visit Health/Medical Occupations |
| Tues. | Morning: Discovering Clues to God’s Plan for Your Future | Afternoon: visit STEM Occupations |
| Wed. | Morning: A Life Lived for Eternity | Afternoon: visit Ministry, Education, and Fine Arts Occupations |
| Thurs. | Morning: Next Steps | Afternoon: visit Business & Entrepreneurship Occupations |
| Fri. | Designing your next step plan |
(Exact times and session content may vary.)
Supply List
Bring Bible, 3-ring binder, personal journal, and pens
General Information
Arrival/Departure
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. to 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 to 9 p.m.
Lunch and dinner are included in the camp cost.
What to Bring
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
Girls: For general camp activities, knee-length shorts or loose pants (yoga-type pants would not be appropriate) are normal camp attire. Tank tops, low cut tops, or crop top styles will not be permitted.
Guys: For general camp activities, shorts or pants with a T-shirt are normal camp attire.
Accommodations
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
Kevin Schmidt
Mr. Kevin Schmidt is an Academic Advisor and Academic Coach in the First-Year Experience office at BJU. His entire career has been spent working with high schoolers and college students as a teacher, counselor, athletics coach, and life coach. He is a Board Certified Life and Academic Coach. He spends his days advising and coaching first-year college students, supporting them as they choose their majors, adjust to college-level academics, and take steps of faith towards the career and calling they believe God has for their lives. When he is not coaching students, Mr. Schmidt can be found hanging out with his wife Laura and their son Kevin, III, or playing indoor and beach volleyball.