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Health Sciences
It's The End Of The World As We Know It: Making The 21st Century Safer And Survivable
Cultural Histories and Archaeologies of Lynchburg
Explore Entrepreneurship
Summer Scholars Institute
This summer, explore a future career while making incredible memories with new friends.
Dates: June 16-21, 2024
Get real-life experience and have fun in a college-prep summer course that’s unlike any other!
Explore a summer of learning at the University of Lynchburg’s Summer Scholars Institute. This diverse range of summer camps caters to rising ninth to 12th graders and is tailored to offer you both a deep dive into fascinating subjects and a taste of campus life. Whether you’re unearthing historical artifacts, delving into the health sciences, assessing security studies, or shaping entrepreneurial ventures, you'll find each camp is uniquely crafted to provide insights and hands-on experience in an area you'll love.
Our dedicated faculty and well-equipped campus ensure a supportive and educational environment for every student. Come join us for a summer that promises new knowledge, skills, and the chance to explore your potential at the University of Lynchburg.
Cost
Day camp: $499
(includes a T-shirt and daily lunch)
Residential camp: $975
(includes T-shirt, overnight accommodations, all meals, and closing banquet)
Ages
Rising ninth-12th graders
Space is limited!
Health Sciences
Track Cap: 50 students (Two sections of 25 students)
Get the pulse on health science professions this summer!
If you’re a rising high school student and have considered studying health sciences, then you should come to the University of Lynchburg’s summer college prep program! This weeklong camp will allow you a chance to explore a variety of health-related careers, like being a physician assistant (PA), working in public health, or becoming an athletic trainer or physical therapist.
You’ll learn about what goes into nursing, exercise physiology, sport management, and biomedical sciences. Plus, you’ll make friends and get a feel for campus life at Lynchburg through exciting student activities!
You'll try out:
Get hands-on experience
in these program areas:
It's The End Of The World As We Know It:
Making The 21st Century Safer And Survivable
Track Cap: 25 students
Uncover the intriguing world of security and safety studies at this one-of-a-kind camp that combines communications, geography, military studies, and more. You'll discover how to keep people safe, protect their interests and jobs, and defend the state’s sovereignty and readiness for any threats.
In this weeklong exploration into multiple security specialities — including state security, defense and security, public safety, environmental safety, and labor safety — you'll learn about anti-terrorism, climate resilience, and public safety.
Discover what it’s like to analyze national security threats, develop security concepts, and compare different security systems to ensure the safety of a country and its people as you get a taste of this exciting career field!
Faculty:
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Brian Crim, PhD
Chair of the History Department
Assistant Professor of Criminology
Professor of Communication Studies
Chair of the International Relations
and Political Science Department
Chair of the Communication Studies Department
Chair of the Environmental Sciences and Sustainability Department
Cultural Histories and Archaeologies of Lynchburg
Track Cap: 12-14 students
Experience an extraordinary summer at a program designed for high school students passionate about history and archaeology. Participate in 10 expert-led sessions at Historic Sandusky and nearby areas.
Spend mornings learning about historic preservation, storytelling, oral history, and genealogy from specialists. Visit the Old City Cemetery for insights into historical customs and explore Pierce Street's cultural heritage.
Afternoons at Sandusky offer practical archaeology experience. You'll discover artifacts and learn to reconstruct stories from past eras, gaining both historical knowledge and research skills.
Faculty:
Associate Professor of History
Co-chair of the Africana Studies Department
Professor of History
Associate Professor of English
Professor of History
Director of historic sandusky
Chair of the Religious Studies
Department
Explore Entrepreneurship
Get a sneak peek into Lynchburg's College of Business during the Explore Entrepreneurship week summer course. Throughout the week, you'll engage in nine intensive sessions with faculty and mentors, exploring entrepreneurship's nuances, challenges, and opportunities — including pitching your ideas to judges.
Also, you'll get to tour local businesses and maker spaces, interact with entrepreneurial leaders, do your own self-assessments for business aptitude, receive business etiquette lessons, and learn to develop and present business ideas.
Explore Entrepreneurship is designed to offer a thorough experience, equipping your for success in the exciting world of business.
Faculty:
Assistant Professor of Operations Management
Dean of the College of Business
Assistant Professor of Marketing
Housing: Westover Hall
Cancellation and Refund Policy
If you cancel by June 14, 2024, you will receive a full refund. Any partial or total cancellations after June 14, 2024 are not refundable.
Contact us
Stefanie B. Copp, EdD
Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
Director of the Master of Education in Reading Program
University of Lynchburg | 1501 Lakeside Drive | Lynchburg, VA 24501-3113| 434.544.8100