Health Professions

Dates

Jul 19 – 24

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)

The School of Health Professions Camp is an exciting hands-on experience designed to help high school students explore the world of healthcare. Each day, students will dive into a different healthcare career path—learning what professionals actually do, what education is required, and what it takes to succeed in that field.

Through interactive activities, real-world simulations, and direct interaction with healthcare faculty and students, campers will gain practical insight, build confidence, and discover where their interests and strengths might lead them in the future.

Activities

Health professions introduction
Career path discussion and guidance
Nutrition lab activity Communication Disorders and Premed
- Tour of the Mack Building
- Cadaver lab
- Communication disorders simulation
- Q&A
Wednesday (BJU SHP)
- Nursing
  - Vital sign assessment
  - Body mechanics
- Q&A
Thursday (Southside)
- Nursing
  - Escape room?
  - Hand hygiene and PPE
- Kinesiology
  - Post-surgical and injury rehabilitation
- Q&A
Friday (BJU SHP)
- Kinesiology and Sport Management
  - Cardiovascular fitness and muscle function assessment
  - Injury prevention and post-surgical rehabilitation
- Q&A

Additional Activities

Explore the world of healthcare through an interactive introduction to health professions and career opportunities.
Participate in guided career path discussions to learn how different healthcare roles align with your interests and strengths.
Take part in a hands-on nutrition lab activity to understand how food fuels the body and supports health.
Experience communication disorders firsthand and learn how professionals help individuals improve speech and language.
Tour a cadaver lab to gain a deeper understanding of human anatomy and medical education.
Step into the role of a nurse through vital sign assessment and a fast-paced healthcare escape room challenge.
Learn about public health and practice using personal protective equipment to understand safety and disease prevention.
Discover how kinesiology supports recovery through injury rehabilitation activities.

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.

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.

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

Jessica Minor

Jessica Minor is the Dean of the School of Health Professions at Bob Jones University. She has a Master’s degree in Bioethics from Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois and a PhD in Health Care Ethics from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA.

Jessica serves as a leader in healthcare education and enjoys helping students grow in confidence, character, and practical skills. With a background in healthcare, leadership, and student development, she has spent many years guiding young adults as they discover their strengths and learn how to serve others well. She is passionate about creating encouraging, Christ-centered environments where students can ask big questions, develop meaningful relationships, and take their next steps with purpose.