Upstate Expeditions (Middle School)

Downtown Greenville SC

Dates

Jun 22 – 26

Grades

6th – 8th
(As of Sept. 2026)

Costs

$350
+ $20 registration fee per camper (not per camp)
This camp is closed for this year. Check back again next year!

Dive into a local adventure! Unleash your inner explorer to discover the amazing places, history, and culture of the Upstate of South Carolina. Through many field trips, fun activities, and meeting special people, you will experience the region’s past and present as never before. Whether you are a foodie, a sports fan, a history buff, or a curious explorer, get ready to discover connections between your passions and your community and see what makes your hometown a great place to live.

General Information

When to Arrive

Full-day camps: Camp check-in each day is between 7:30–8:30 a.m. at the Elementary School Building for 2nd–5th and the Middle School Building for 6th–8th.

Half-day camps: Camp check-in each day is between 7:30–8:30 a.m. for morning camps and 12:00-1:00 p.m. for afternoon camps at the Elementary School Building for 2nd–5th and the Middle School Building for 6th–8th.

What to do When You Arrive

When you arrive on campus, follow the signs to the Elementary School for 2nd–5th, and the Middle School for 6th–8th for check-in on Monday. Camp staff will meet you and give the camp T-shirt as well as share a schedule for the week.

When to Depart

Full-day camps: Pick-up each day will be from 4:30–5:30 p.m. at the Elementary School for 2nd–5th, and the Middle School for 6th–8th.

Half-day camps: Pick-up each day will be from 12:00-1:00 p.m. for morning camps and 4:30–5:30 p.m. for afternoon camps at the Elementary School for 2nd–5th, and the Middle School for 6th–8th.

What to Bring

All supplies needed for camp will be provided unless otherwise noted in each specific camp information.

Please note: BJU cannot be responsible for money, valuables or personal articles.

What to Wear

Long athletic shorts, jeans or pants, and T-shirts are the normal camp attire. Tennis shoes are recommended.

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.

Cell Phone Policy

Cell phones and personal devices are to be dropped off at the check-in desk for safekeeping and they can be picked up when your child is being checked out.

Camp Director

JD Cancino, University Headshots, Bob Jones University, Campus Life, August 5, 2024 (Hal Cook)

JD Cancino

Mr. Cancino is a teacher at Bob Jones Academy who teaches language and intercultural courses. He loves to learn about the world and other cultures as he seeks to serve God wherever he is.

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