Dates
Jun 28 – Jul 3
Grades
Costs
If that is your calling or if you are just interested in politics, come learn the basics of campaign work, policy, and debate. There are many elements to a successful campaign. We will explore tactics and strategies needed in campaign work. Local officeholders and political consultants will contribute real world perspectives on political work.
Teams of students will create a campaign for a “candidate” running for governor. To identify major issues, we will learn the basics of polling and put it into practice polling other campers. The “candidate” will select the winning campaign.
The political world is also about public policy and debate. There is no better place to work on these skills than a mock legislative session! We will blend the skills of writing, debate, persuasion, and interpersonal communication. Writing bills, parliamentary procedure, and legislative decorum are all part of the process.
Come join us and jump into the exciting world of politics!
Camp check-in for all campers is on Sunday between 2-4 p.m. at the Welcome Center.
Sunday Schedule:
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Linda Abrams has taught political science at BJU for 45 years. Many of her students have gone on to elected office and other political positions. She was the first faculty advisor for the BJU delegation to the SC Student Legislature; a position she held for 25 years.
Mrs. Abrams has diverse political experience. She has worked on several local campaigns. She has been a political contributor to many US and international publications and is also a frequent political analysis for WYFF channel 4 in Greenville.
