Dates
Jul 13 – 18
Grades
Costs
Are you a high school student ready to Xperience growth and ignite your leadership potential? Do you aspire to make a real difference in your school and community? Then join us for LeadershipX, a transformative leadership camp Xperience designed specifically for high school students stepping into leadership roles in the coming academic year in their school.
At LeadershipX, you’ll gain practical skills and invaluable insights to become an effective and ethical leader. Through interactive workshops, engaging simulations, and inspiring guest speakers, you’ll explore key leadership principles, including:
Beyond the teaching sessions, you’ll participate in exciting team-building activities, connect with other student leaders from across the region, and learn from experienced mentors who will guide and encourage you throughout the week. LeadershipX isn’t just a camp; it’s an investment in your future, empowering you to become a confident, impactful, and purpose-driven leader.
High school students who have been elected or appointed to leadership positions for the upcoming school year (e.g., student council officers, club presidents, team captains, etc.).
Interactive leadership workshops
Team-building challenges and simulations
Inspiring guest speakers and panel discussions
Small group mentoring sessions
Opportunities for networking with other student leaders
Development of a personal leadership action plan
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.
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.
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 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.
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:
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:
Bottoms:
Inappropriate Themes or Images:
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.
Matthew Weathers serves as the Director of the Center for Leadership Development at BJU during the school year and on the EDUcamp Program Team during the summer. After graduating college, he moved to Asia and taught university business English, served as a vice-principal of a high school, directed English camps, and led colleagues in a small multi-national business that provided activities and made connections among college students. While there he also earned an MA in Cross-Cultural Studies from Northland International University and returned to BJU in 2014. He earned his PhD in Inter-Cultural Studies from Columbia International University in 2019.
