C.A.M.P. at The Woods Programs - Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

C.A.M.P. at The Woods, June 5-9

High school students who are rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors are encouraged 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 5^th – 9^th, 2023 (5 days, 4 nights).

Embraced by key faculty who are experts in the 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.

Into The Woods

Into C.A.M.P. at The Woods to be held April 5, 2023, is 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 stations for each of the five program offerings and an interactive game station that demonstrates how a growth mindset is built in a supportive environment, a concept that will be reinforced through various representatives present from the SMWC Office of Pre-College Outreach. The Office of Pre-College Outreach staff will encourage on-site registering for C.A.M.P. at The Woods. The Pre-College Outreach admissions representative will work toward building a pipeline for participating high school students, speaking with students and families, connecting the C.A.M.P. at The Woods program to future college and career goals, and explaining how SMWC can be a part of that planning. 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.

C.A.M.P at The Woods registration will cost $150 for the day camp (includes meals) and $485 for the residential camp option ($150 for the day camp and $335 for room and meals). Financial aid will be available to assist those who qualify.

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The five C.A.M.P courses are facilitated by key faculty in the academic content areas of Environmental Sustainability, Global Leadership, Equine Industry, Nursing and Physical Education. 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. C.A.M.P. at The Woods participants will receive a certificate of completion upon completing all requirements in their respective programs. 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.

The three Go Global courses culminate after the June on-campus portion with the experience to culturally immerse in an approximately one-week, post-summer camp, fully funded faculty-led study abroad experience thanks to grant funding from Lilly Endowment Inc’s Indiana Youth Programs on Campus. In early January 2024, the Go Global: EV 150 and the Go Global GL 150 students will be traveling abroad to the Galapagos Islands, and in the Fall 2023 the Go Global EQ 150 students will be traveling abroad to Germany. If selected for the Go Global C.A.M.P. at The Woods program, it is important to attend the Into the Woods event on April 5 at 6 pm to secure your passport photo and details at no cost and participate in the Go Global planning meeting for parents and students. If attendance is not an option, please contact the Director of Pre-College Outreach at bob.jackson@smwc.edu.

Choose from one of these C.A.M.P. options:

NU 150: Nurses for the Future

Taught by Dr. Crystal White

PE 150: Introduction to Health and Wellness

This course will develop an awareness of and willingness to increase understanding and application of a growth mindset. It also establishes an awareness for the supportive networks offered to encourage students at SMWC during this C.A.M.P. at The Woods course. This course is designed to introduce high school students to health and wellness studies. Students will learn a holistic approach to wellness and personal health through lectures and wellness practices. Students will understand and have hands-on application to health outcomes, such as blood pressure and heart rate. Basic human anatomy and physiology will be discussed, along with lifesaving skills. Students who demonstrate skill mastery will earn a certification through American Red Cross in CPR/AED and first aid. Successful completion of 9th-grade Health & Wellness and Physical Education & an interest in improving one’s own health and helping those around you.

Co-taught by Dr. Tricia Pierce and Dr. Penny Quinn

Go Global – EV 150: Applied Methods of Environmental Sustainability

This course will develop an awareness of and willingness to increase understanding and application of a growth mindset. It will also establish an awareness for the supportive networks offered to encourage students at SMWC during this C.A.M.P. at The Woods course. Participants in this summer learning experience will learn various global applications of environmental science and sustainability as they relate to conserving and managing our shared global ecosystems and natural resources. Completion of 2 semesters of high school biology (or advanced life sciences), completion of 2 semesters of high school chemistry, and Algebra II, recommendation letter by school counselor or teacher, and willingness to travel to Quito and Galapagos located in Ecuador (fully funded faculty-led study abroad, speaking Spanish is not required) in January 2024 after the June 2023 C.A.M.P. on-campus session.

Taught by Mr. Bob Jackson

Go Global – EQ 150: Introduction to Equine Industry

This course will develop an awareness of and willingness to increase understanding and application of a growth mindset. It also establishes an awareness of the supportive networks offered to encourage students at SMWC during this C.A.M.P. at The Woods course. This course is designed to introduce pre-college students to the world of equine studies. Students will learn introductory horse handling, riding, grooming and general care instruction, as well as an introduction to the science of the equine industry (nutrition, reproduction, and general physiology of the horse). Preferred completion of high school biology, Algebra I & 9th-grade physical education, recommendation letter by school counselor, and willingness to travel to Germany (fully funded faculty-led study abroad, speaking German is not required) in Fall 2023 after the June 2023 C.A.M.P. on-campus session.

Taught by Dr. Edward Ferguson and Sara Shultz, M.Ed.

Go Global – GL 150: Leaders of Positive Change

This course will develop an awareness of and willingness to increase understanding and application of a growth mindset. It also establishes an awareness for the supportive networks offered to encourage students at SMWC during this C.A.M.P. at The Woods course. Responsible global leadership and leaders of positive change lessons provide the foundation in this C.A.M.P. at The Woods course for students in grades 9-12 to develop a project proposal that can influence positive change on a globally local (glocal) level. Students will participate in initiatives that can increase their growth and global mindset in a variety of ways, such as through cultural immersion. Students have the option to participate in a faculty-led short-term study abroad following the successful completion of this course. No course prerequisites required, course offered to rising high school freshman through seniors, interest in leadership, recommendation letter by school counselor, and willingness to travel to Quito and Galapagos located in Ecuador (fully funded faculty-led study abroad, speaking Spanish is not required) in January 2024 after the June 2023 C.A.M.P. on-campus session.

Taught by Dr. Kimberly LaComba