Chowan Campapalooza Summer Academic Camp

The 2025 summer camp at Chowan University is designed for high school students who want the college experience while taking a deep dive into a specific content area.

Registration Dates:

• Early Registration- $449.00 through 6/2/2025
• Registration- $499.00 6/3/2025-6/16/2025

Camp Descriptions (only 1 camp can be chosen per student):

• CU Catalyst - Calling all future scientists (and all interested in pursuing a biology or medical career)… The Chowan University CATALYST (Cultivating Active Thinkers And Learners in Young Scientists of Today) Program is an exciting and immersive weeklong opportunity for students to act as scientific investigators in a university setting. Utilizing basic laboratory techniques grounded in the logic of the scientific method, scholars will participate in thrilling science-based activities, learn experimental design, conduct hands-on experimentation, and ultimately conclude the program with a presentation-worthy product!
• Crime, Criminals and Getting Caught - Explore the causes and nature of crime and criminal behavior as well as the traditional and modern techniques used to investigate and solve crimes.  This camp will explore some well known cases as well as those that are still unsolved.
• Design and Creativity - Are you creative? Join us and experience an intensive week of hands-on activities. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of media while developing your personal style.Students will create various mediums.
• Movie Making - From writing the script to editing the film together, Movie Making Camp teaches students the fundamentals of making your own film. Work with fellow campers in putting together a short film that you produce. Utilize your creative talents and tell a good story.  
• Creating your Financial Future - What do you mean watch the market?  How do we save for retirement?  How do you build a budget that is realistic and stick to it? How does interest affect you, when you save as well as when you borrow?  Are you ready for financial independence?
• Arts and Crafts - Are you a knitter, crocheter, weaver, or craft show phenom?  Do you enjoy creating things and sharing your creations with others?  Do you enjoy learning about new ways to use everyday items and  have a healthy addiction to Pinterest?
• Horror Film in America - what does it take to scare the daylights out of people.  Why are we scared of Great White sharks, Cryptids from the Artic or deep in the forest, the walking dead....and what about those bad guys who are just so Bad?
• Bridge to College - Bridge to College is a one-week college sampler camp where we will try out all of the great parts of college. Dorm life, eating in the cafe, applying to college, accessing scholarships and financial aid, time management, choosing a major, thinking about your career, using university facilities and services, understanding athletic requirements and NCAA rules, visiting a local museum and exploring the history, culture and climate of a university.

 **The offering of individual camps is subject to minimum enrollment.**

For questions please contact Dr. Mitch Henke at henkem@chowan.edu.