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Academic Summer Camps

Bethel’s Academic Camps provide campers, from ages 7 – 17, with the opportunity to explore the vast world of Academics. Our camps are run by college professors who have significant experience and expertise in their respective fields that they are channeling into a fun, hands-on experiential learning format.

New This Year! All campers who successfully complete a Bethel Academic Camp will receive a $250 financial award toward Bethel College.

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Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to each camp. If space is available, late registrations will be accepted up to the first day of camp for an additional $10.00 fee.

Please direct all questions to academic.camps@BethelCollege.edu.

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  • Theatre Camp

    Deb Swerman-Godwaldt, Teacher
    Don Hunter, Theatre Arts Production Manager

    Do you enjoy creating characters? Do you enjoy taking on different personalities? Then join us this summer learning all you can about the fun of performing on the stage. Each day we will learn new games and exercises that help build on your own natural creativity and confidence. We will explore the world of improvisation and building a character as well as delving into some script work with short scenes and playlets. Let us help you bring out your inner actor!

    Date Times Ages Cost
    June 27-July 1 9 a.m. - Noon 9-13 $125
    June 27-July 1 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 14-17 $125

  • Entomology

    Kevin Drury, Ph.D.
    Asst. Professor of Biology & Ecology

    We will explore the world of insects by finding and studying them in their natural habitats. We will then collect them and bring them into the laboratory for further study under a microscope. Finally, we will learn to mount the insects according to standard scientific methods so that they are preserved for future study. Our adventures will be centered on different habitats each day, including aquatic habitats, forested habitats, and Bethel’s own native prairie habitat. The insects we encounter will range from dragonflies to butterflies and everything in between.

    $25 fee for Insect Collection Kit ($40 value) campers will use at camp and can keep.

    Date Times Ages Cost
    June 27-July 1 9 a.m. - Noon 10-14 $150

  • Project Showtime: Music, Monologues, and Movement

    Vicky Garrett
    Associate Professor of Music
    Jim Pickley
    Professional Pianist
    Emily Cass
    Senior Vocal Performance Major

    With singing, acting, and choreography, class members will put together a program that reflects their creativity, and demonstrates their talents. Guests will help guide the class members as they prepare for the performance, which will be presented Friday, July 15th, during class time.

    Date Times Ages Cost
    July 11-15 9 a.m. - Noon 11-15 $125

  • Anatomy

    Steve Galat, M.D.
    Asst. Professor of Biology

    Take a week and travel through the human body with surgeon and Bethel professor, Steve Galat, M.D. Each day we will explore a new organ system in the body with activities, as well as lab participation with models and fresh pig organs. You will study the skin and bones, heart, lungs, digestive and the nervous system.

    Date Times Ages Cost
    July 11-15 9 a.m. - Noon 11-15 $125

  • Sculpture

    Suzanne Mauro
    Asst. Professor of Art

    Sculpture is an artist process where an individual creates an object that is usually viewed from all sides or “in the round.” Sculpture is different from painting or drawing because it is 3-demensional. During sculpture camp students will be learning ways to create 3-dimensional work through processes such as hand-building with clay, assemblage with wood, and using things like plaster gauze and wire to express some sort of idea. If your child is inventive and likes to work with his/her hands, they will enjoy the experience of using simple materials to created their own unique works of sculptural art.

    Date Times Ages Cost
    July 11-15 9 a.m. - Noon 12-17 $125

  • Modern Art Masters

    Suzanne Mauro
    Asst. Professor of Art

    The Modern Artists were a group of individuals from the late 1800’s through the mid-1900’s who were best known for abstraction and experimentation. Young children connect with the modern artists because the pressure of recreating reality has been cast aside in the spirit of investigation. All things are possible in Modern Art. If your child is interested in art and wants to learn more about what it means to create work like a modern artist, they will enjoy this camp. The camp experience is hands on and will provide a great opportunity to strengthen fine motor skills such as painting, cutting, and drawing

    Date Times Ages Cost
    July 18-22 9 a.m. - Noon 7-11 $125

  • Music Theory

    Vicky Warkentien
    Asst. Professor of Music

    Come spend a week full of music games! Through this camp, students will acquire more musical knowledge through different games and activities. A basis of musical theory will be covered as well as sight-singing and ear training games. Whether a beginning or advanced musician, each camper will leave with an expanded foundation in music.

    Date Times Ages Cost
    July 18-22 9 a.m. - Noon 7-10 $125

  • Instrumental Ensemble

    Vicky Warkentien
    Asst. Professor of Music

    Piano, strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion—come develop your ensemble skills! During this week, players will be grouped in various ensembles, learn new repertoire, gain more experience in the art of ensemble playing, and perform their new repertoires in the Friday afternoon concert. Become a better musician and meet others who love music.

    Date Times Ages Cost
    July 18-22 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 7-15 $125

  • Sports Communication

    Theo Williams
    Associate Faculty in Communication

    Communication meets Competition. You don’t have be an athlete in order to be a major player in the sports arena. Through our camp you will be equipped with the communication tools and skills needed to go one on one with the best staff and participants that Bethel’s Athletic Camps have to offer. This will include learning how to take photos, shoot video, and conduct interviews for print and broadcast media. Do you have what it takes? If so…game on!

    Date Times Ages Cost
    July 18-22 9 a.m. - Noon 11-15 $125

  • Creative Writing: What a Character!

    Jennifer Ochstein
    Professor/Freelance Writer

    Write the perfect character! You’ve thought of a great plotline for your novel, so how do you fill it in with characters who work? Explore the world of writing by building lifelike characters through narrative description, dialogue and action. Campers will learn to build their novels around realistic and exciting characters as they write their novels.

    Date Times Ages Cost
    June 27-July 1 9 a.m. - Noon 11-15 $125

  • Youth Gospel Choir

    Zachary Gillis
    Gospel Choir Director
    Bethel College Gospel Choir Members

    Join in with this exciting choral ensemble opportunity to participate in the artistic expression of gospel music. Dedicated to reflecting the cultural diversity of artistic expression, Youth Gospel Choir camp emphasizes the development of vocal skills, group singing, and appreciation for diverse musical styles and songs from other cultures. Campers will make a joyful noise in fun and meaningful ways while developing their talent and gaining gospel music experience. The camp will culminate with participation in a Sunday morning church service on June 19th.

    Date Times Ages Cost
    June 13-17 9 a.m. - Noon 8-14 $50