Summer Academic and Youth Programs

Discover summer opportunities on campus with BGSU Summer Academic and Youth Programs.

Summer is an excellent time for students to experience the campus of Bowling Green State University while expanding their knowledge, building life skills and exploring their interests. Looking for a program to participate in next summer?

Check out our Virtual, Day and Residential camp offerings.

Financial assistance is offered in the form of Camperships on limited basis each summer. Apply for a campership by completing this online application.

Rossford Students can receive full camp tuition. If a student identifies as a Rossford student in the application process, we will send them information about the tuition.

Faculty or staff interested in starting a camp, check out our Faculty & Staff Resource Page

Virtual Fair to learn more about BGSU Summer Camps

February 25, 2023
10 AM -12:30 PM EST

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Academic Enrichment Camps

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Elementary & middle school students can engage in two weeks of interactive virtual learning in a variety of content areas, including math, reading, science, & social studies.

Code4her

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BGSU computer science students are coaching girls in grades 5 through 8 via an innovative program designed to encourage young people to study science.

Content Creator Camp

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Spend the week creating content for YouTube, Twitch & all social media platforms from the state-of-the-art production facilities at BGSU. Learn more about livestreaming and content production with hands-on activities in audio, video, chroma key, multi-camera production, lighting, audience development, and more.

Explore Nursing Camp

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BGSU's Explore Nursing Camp, where you will get a glimpse into the life of a nurse. Get first aid and CPR training and hear from nurses that work in the field in a variety of roles and settings. Be a nurse for the day with real-life scenarios and evaluate your nursing skills while working your way through a trauma escape room.

Farm 2 Fork Camp

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Students in grades 4th - 6th!! Explore how what we grow on farms becomes the delicious, healthy food you eat. At Farm 2 Fork, campers will be exposed to local foodways and increase their knowledge of farming and cooking!

Farm 2 Fork Explorers Camp

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Students in grades 7th-9th! Explore how what we grow on farms becomes the delicious, healthy food you eat. At Farm 2 Fork, campers will be exposed to local foodways and increase their knowledge of farming and cooking!

Forensic Science Camp

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Practice gathering trace evidence and analyzing blood stains in the pursuit of criminal justice!

FutureMed: Exploring Health Careers

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Discover how the BGSU Pre-Professional Programs Office can help you with your interest in the medical field by learning about eight different types of medical professionals

IGNITE STEM CAMP

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The Ignite STEM Camp is a week long day camp at BGSU where students will engage in fun-filled experiences about teamwork, problem solving, and the connections between science, technology, engineering and mathematics in the real world. The camp curriculum aligns with the Ohio Department of Education.

Impact Academy

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Develop leadership skills centered on creating change in your community at the BGSU Impact Academy. Whether you are looking to grow as a leader at school or become a leader in your community, the BGSU Impact Academy leadership camp is a perfect way to build your toolkit for creating a better world.

Marine Biology: The Life Acquatic

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Take a deep dive into marine biology with laboratory experiences and site visits! Are you interested in how marine ecosystems work? Do you want to know more about marine animals? BGSU has one of the few marine biology and aquatic science programs in the Midwest.

Multi-Platform Journalism and Storytelling Camp

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Students will learn and enhance basic reporting skills as well as technical skills involving capturing and editing video, capturing and editing audio, creating social media content, audio broadcasting, video broadcasting, writing, and storytelling.

Ohio Business Week

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High school students are invited to come and join us in an immersive learning experience focused on business and entrepreneurship. In this exciting, week-long summer camp, you'll collaborate with a diverse group of students from across Ohio in a dynamic simulation where you'll compete as an industry professional, sharpen communication skills, and face real-world business challenges.

P.I.C.N.I.C.S

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A program designed to expose high school students to Research in the Chemical Sciences and stimulate their interest in science and math.

Pre-Law Camp

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Start your journey to the front of the courtroom by meeting a variety of legal professionals and participating in a mock trial! In it's third year the Pre-Law Camp will offer new experiences and open to returning campers

Summer Music Institute

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Come explore the campus of BGSU while you learn more about a passion you love. Camps include Double Reed, Percussion, Jazz, Piano, Voice, Musical Theatre, Strings, Saxophone, and Brass

Veterinary Science Camp

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Discover how BGSU can help you transform your love for animals into the skills and knowledge you need for a veterinary science career.

Camp Name	Camp Ages	Format
Academic Enrichment Camp - Session 1& 2	Rising 3rd-8th Graders in Fall 2023	Virtual
Forensic Science	Rising 9^th – 12^th Graders in Fall 2023	Virtual
IGNITE STEM Camp	Rising 3^rd – 8^th Graders in Fall 2023	In-Person Non-Residential DAY CAMP
Marine Biology -The Life Aquatic & BGSU	Rising 10^th – 12^th Graders in Fall 2023	In-Person Residential
Nursing Camp	Rising 9^th – 12^th Graders in Fall 2023	In-Person Non-Residential DAY CAMP
Pre- Health Future Med	Rising 9^th – 12^th Graders in Fall 2023	Virtual
Pre-Veterinary	Rising 9^th – 12^th Graders in Fall 2023	In-Person Non-Residential DAY CAMP
Introduction to Law Camp	Rising 9^th – 12^th Graders in Fall 2023	In-Person Non-Residential DAY CAMP
Content Creator Camp	Rising 9^th – 12^th Graders in Fall 2023	In-Person Non-Residential DAY CAMP
Multi-Platform Journalism & Storytelling	Rising 9^th – 12^th Graders in Fall 2023	In-Person Non-Residential DAY CAMP
Summer Music Institute	Varrying grades 7^th – 12^th	Residential or Day Camp

Updated: 02/06/2023 01:17PM