C.A.M.P. at The Woods Programs
C.A.M.P. at The Woods, June 7-14, 2026
High school students who are rising sophomores, juniors or seniors are encouraged to apply to participate in the Challenging Ambitions and Maximizing Potential or C.A.M.P. at The Woods program and earn two college credits! The program will be facilitated on the SMWC campus from June 7 – 14, 2026 (7 days) as a day camp program from 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern Time daily on June 7, 8, and 9 then a discovery trip is planned for each session from June 10 – 13 with all sessions reconvening on campus on June 14. Students accepted into the program from outside the local area will need to plan for their own lodging – please reach out to us if suggestions are needed.
Embraced by key faculty who are experts in the respective subject areas for the program offerings, C.A.M.P. at The Woods has generated the opportunity to develop new and innovative curricula for high school students. The programs are immersive, engaging and share an academic core framework, ensuring the quality of delivery and facilitation.
Applications open February 2, 2026. Applications close March 2.
Candidates will be selected and notified by March 6.
The registration fee is $250. The first payment of $100 is due March 27, 2026. The remaining $150 is due by May 1, 2026. This fee covers all daily activities, breakfast and lunch daily.
If financial assistance is needed, please contact us at CampAtTheWoods@smwc.edu
Into C.A.M.P. The Woods
The Into C.A.M.P. at The Woods event is to be held February 19, from 5 – 6 p.m., in the Woods Student Center inside Rooney Library on the SMWC campus. This will be an opportunity for prospective participants and their families to learn more about each C.A.M.P. at The Woods offering and engage in immersive experiences highlighting each program. The in-person evening event includes break-out sessions for each of the four program offerings. The Pre-College Outreach admissions representative will be present to assist prospective students. A virtual component will be offered to meet the needs of those who cannot attend in person. There is no cost to attend the Into C.A.M.P at The Woods. For inquiries about Into C.A.M.P at The Woods, inquiries about Into C.A.M.P at The Woods, CampAtTheWoods@smwc.edu or 812-535-5229.
Questions? Check out our FAQ page!
DISCOVERY Travel
Four courses are offered this year at C.A.M.P. at The Woods and each will include both an on-campus and discovery travel immersive experience connected to the course. Funding for travel is provided by the Indiana Youth Programs on Campus, a Lilly Endowment, Inc. grant. No passports will be required. Stay tuned for more information about the 2026 Discovery Travel details!
Course options
The four C.A.M.P courses are facilitated by key faculty in the academic content areas of Global Leadership, Equine Industry, Nursing and Teachers of the Future. This reinforces that C.A.M.P. participants are learning from experts in each content area. All C.A.M.P. at The Woods participants will share what they learned in a Showcase on the last day. Parents, family, K-12 school district staff and faculty and other community members will be invited to the Showcase event. Participants who complete C.A.M.P. at The Woods programs will earn two SMWC credit hours that will be documented on an SMWC transcript. Stay tuned for more information and application details for the 2026 Course Sessions!
All students must include a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor, an essay and high school transcripts. Additional preferred qualifications are provided under each course description below.
C.A.M.P. Program Faculty
Director of the Ph.D. in Global Leadership Program, Associate Professor of Global Leadership
Department Chair, Associate Professor of Equine
Director of Master of Science in Nursing Program
Professional Advisor/Retention Navigator