Spend a day with us this Summer!
Toss your summer boredom away at one of Heidelberg University’s Summer Day Camps! Seize this cool opportunity to explore scary ghost stories, become a water detective, connect with your inner Swiftie or slay your theatre skills – all on our friendly, accessible campus.
All Day Camps run from 9:30 am-4:30 pm
All Day Camps are $60
Scary Stories to Tell at the Berg -- THIS DAY CAMP HAS BEEN CANCELED
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
This one-day summer camp will give students the opportunity to explore the stories that scare us. We’ll talk about Heidelberg and Tiffin ghost stories; we’ll tour spooky spots on campus that ignite our imagination; we’ll read famous scary stories; and we’ll spend the afternoon writing and sharing our own stories.
In exploring these things, we’ll discover the ways that these kinds of stories connect us to one another, to our location, and to our history. Bring a notebook and something to write with, as well as a sense of adventure while we delve into the macabre and the terrifying.
This camp is open to current high school students who will graduate between 2024 and 2027.
Water Detectives - Rivers and Wetlands
Thursday July 18, 2024
Led by researchers from the National Center for Water Quality Research, attendees will become water detectives to determine the health of local streams and wetlands. In the field, hands-on training with specialized water quality equipment will help attendees learn how to assess the physical, chemical, and biological components of streams and wetlands.
After collecting their own data, attendees will learn how to analyze the data they collected to determine the health of the water. Lastly, they will learn how their findings can be used to guide decision-making and policy on real-life water quality issues threatening our freshwater systems.
This camp is open to current high school students who will graduate between 2024 and 2027.
All Too Well - Heidelberg's Version -- THIS DAY CAMP HAS BEEN CANCELED
Friday, July 19, 2024
Join us for "All Too Well (Heidelberg's Version)" Day Camp, where Taylor Swift's melodies meet mental health exploration for high school juniors and seniors! This Swift-themed experience offers a unique blend of self-discovery and introduction to the mental health field. Through workshops and activities led by mental health experts and current professors, participants will delve into topics such as stress management, healthy coping, and holistic wellness, all while building individual skills for personal growth. Swifties and mental health enthusiasts alike will find a welcoming space to explore their passions and interests.
Join us for a day of inspiration, connection, and empowerment as we harmonize the worlds of Taylor Swift and mental health! This camp is open for high school juniors and seniors only.
Theatre Slay Day -- THIS DAY CAMP HAS BEEN CANCELED
Saturday, July 20, 2024
This one Day Theatre Intensive Summer Camp, taught by Karla Kash, Director of Theatre at Heidelberg University, is an opportunity to learn acting, singing, and dancing techniques for performing in theatre. During the camp, students will learn a short jazz/hip-hop dance combination and work on improvisation, monologues, and songs.
Students who wish to sing will need to bring a memorized song with the track. The songs should be around 90 seconds in length. If students have a short monologue memorized, around 90 seconds, they should prepare that as well. There will be monologues available for students to work on at the event. All students should wear comfortable clothes and shoes that they can move in. No flip-flops, sandals, or bare feet are allowed.
This camp is open to current high school students who will graduate between 2024 and 2027.