Summer Camps
Summertime. Its the perfect time to be at Bemidji State University. Music camps. Sports camps. Mind-expanding camps. All on our lakeside campus. It's a place to make new friends, while developing new skills. Apply today!
Sports
Boy's Basketball Camps
- Evening Skills Sessions: June 4, 11, 18, 25
- Collegiate Exposure Camp: June 26
- Team Challenge: June 15, 28
- Day Boys Camp: June 17-19
- Overnight Boys Camp: June 17-19
Contact Ryan Montgomery, Camp Director, 218-755-2323
Girl's Basketball Camps
- High School Camp, day and overnight (grades 7 - 12), July 21-24, 2013
- Registration Form
Contact: Mark Bagaason, Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, 218-755-2324
Soccer Camps
- College Bound Academy 6/14 –6/16 (Girls entering 9th grade – 12th grade)
- Varsity Prep Camp 6/17-6/18 (Boys & Girls entering grade 9-12)
- BSU Developmental Camp 7/8-7-11 (Boys & Girls ages 7-13)
- College Bound Academy 8/2-8/4 (Girls entering 9th grade – 12th grade)
Contact Andy Janssen, Director, 605-254-4521
Volleyball Camps
- Middle School All-Skills Camp, July 9 - 10
- High School All-Skills Camp, July 16 -18
Contact Wayne Chadwick, Director, 218-407-7386
Northern Plains Vision of Sport Camp
Visually impaired and blind children from through MN participate in an annual sport and recreation camp, from June 9-June 14.
Contact Dr. James Mastro, 218-755-3772
Academic Camps
Upward Bound: Summer Residential Program
For students in grades 8 - 10 (ages 13 - 19), June 9 -July 18. Contact Steve Berard, Academic Coordinator, 218-755-2108.
Summer of Learning in Minnesota
July 21-August 23
Chinese Middle School students improve their English while having fun and experiencing North American Culture! Participating students ages 10-14, will spend ten weeks in Bemidji, Minnesota, in the heart of ta region of evergreen forests and clear lakes. They will live both in residence halls at Bemidji State University and with families in the Bemidji area, as well as taking a week-long tour into other parts of the Midwestern United States to give them added exposure to American life and culture.
This opportunity will allow students to immerse themselves in the English language and the lifestyle of North America while experiencing an American university campus and a typical public school for children of their age. At Bemidji State University, participants will engage in such activities as sports, community service, a book club, nature programs, large group games and workshops with guest speakers from the Bemidji area.
Robotics Camp
June 23-28
For students in 6-12 grade, this camp provides participants with the chance to explore the VEX Robotics platform. Campers will learn how to use 3D Solid Modeling software to assemble robots as well as programming, motor controls, and sensors for robot navigation. At the end of the week, participants will also participate in a mini-robotics challenge. Limited to 22 campers. Jessica Gehrke, jgehrke@bemidjistate.edu, 218-755-2209.
Ojibwe Niibinishi Gabeshi for High School Students
July 23-July 27
Bemidji State University’s Niibinishi Gabeshi (Summer Camp) is a program for sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school who have a desire to learn more about the first people of Minnesota. Students will capture the essence of Ojibwe culture with an intensive language program. They also will read books, attend workshops and discuss shared assumptions about culture and communication. Daily activities may include: storytelling, canoeing, campfire, fishing, cooking and visiting a reservation. Evening programs may include campfires, scavenger hunts and Native American films.
A program fee will be charged to cover the basic costs of the program. However, Bemidji State is offering full scholarships to students of American Indian heritage who have a financial need. Those not applying for scholarship may send application and $550 payment by June 25, 2013 or until filled to: Bemidji State University, 1500 Birchmont Drive NE #5 Bemidji, MN 56601.
Click Here for Camp & Scholarship Application.
Scrubs
July 31-August 1
Scrubs Camp offers middle school and high school students exciting opportunities to explore healthcare careers by participating in hands-on sessions and experiencing college life. This is a great opportunity to learn about the many careers in health care available in the Bemidji area! One camp for students entering grades 8-10 will be offered. WHERE & COST: Bemidji State University, School of Nursing/Northwest Technical College Scrubs Camp (residential camp July 31-August 1, 2013, Bemidji State University/$95). A limited number of scholarships are available. REGISTRATION, SCHOLARSHIP & CONTACT: Joan Tronson, NW MN Area Health Education Center, 323 S. Minnesota Street, Crookston, MN 56716. Phone: 218-281-9216, E-mail: Jtronson@riverviewhealth.org.