Premed

Students explore medical concepts during the Pre-Med EDUcamp at Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C., Friday, July 25, 2025. The camp introduces high school students to foundational topics in medicine and healthcare, offering hands-on experiences and insights into careers in the medical field from a Christian perspective. (photo by Derek Eckenroth)

Dates

Jul 12 – 17

(Almost Full)

Jul 19 – 24

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)
Hurry! This camp is almost full. Just a few spots remaining! Registration will end the Wednesday before camp starts.

Explore the calling to medicine as a physician! Experience hands-on skills training in patient assessment, trauma response, and cardiac resuscitation. Participate in point-of-care ultrasound and see firsthand how it is revolutionizing bedside diagnosis, medical missions, and ICU care. Hear inspiring talks from practicing physicians, and join Hippocrates as he explains how his Oath once transformed the profession of medicine and is essential for recovering the profession again today. See the great impact you can have in the world as a Christian physician.

Sample Schedule

Mon8:30-11:30 a.m.Introduction to Medicine, Vital Signs and Medical Assessments
11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.Lunch
1:15-4:15 p.m.AHA CPR
4:30-5:30 p.m.Dinner
Tues8:30-11:30 a.m.Trauma Assessment
11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.Lunch
1:15-4:15 p.m.Diagnostic Imaging Modalities (X-Ray, Ultrasound)
4:30-5:30 p.m.Dinner
Wed8:30-11:30 a.m.Anatomy and Physiology
11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.Lunch
1:15-4:15 p.m.Physiology Lab
4:30-5:30 p.m.Dinner
Thurs8:30-11:30 a.m.Biomedical Principles of Disease and Therapy
11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.Lunch
1:15-4:15 p.m.Infectious Diseas
4:30-5:30 p.m.Dinner
Fri8:30-11:30 a.m.Skills and System Simulation Event

(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

Stephen Hughes

Stephen Hughes

Stephen is a graduate of BJU with degrees in Bible and Premed, and an MA in Theological Studies. He earned his MD degree in 2023 from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Greenville, and will complete his residency training through Prisma Health Upstate in June 2027, earning a double specialty in internal medicine (adult care) and pediatrics. He founded the BJU premed camp in 2022, and is excited to return to the director role, bringing his state-of-the-art training and active experience as a physician to the camp. During the school year, Stephen mentors BJU premed students through an extracurricular seminar series focused on the Hippocratic Oath and Christian moral principles in medicine.

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