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Wildcat Summer Academy

June 15-20, 2025

For students entering 9 th grade to graduating seniors.

The Wildcat Summer Academy aims to deliver a college-like experience to high school students on campus. WSA aims for students to experience dynamic learning and enriching social interactions in a supportive environment. They will develop new skills, engage with vibrant IWU faculty in exciting and thought-provoking ways, and explore their interests and passions alongside like-minded students from around the country. In addition, students will have the opportunity to understand the Christian faith in the context of their specific area of interest and enjoy the opportunity for spiritual growth and development.

Please contact us if you have questions or want more information regarding the Wildcat Summer Academy.

765-677-2493 | wildcatcamps@indwes.edu

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Summer Academic Camp Info

WHO

  • High school students (anyone entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade as well as those graduating 12th grade).

WHEN

  • June 15-20, 2025
  • Check-in is on Sunday 2-4 pm
  • Friday at 1 pm, families are invited back to a “Week in Review”. Each camp will showcase their accomplishments. Campers will be dismissed following their program.

WHERE

Indiana Wesleyan University
4201 S. Washington St.
Marion, Indiana  46953

Sample Daily Calendar

Time

Event

7-8 a.m.

BREAKFAST

8-10 a.m.

SESSION 1

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

SESSION 2

12-1 p.m.

LUNCH

1-3 p.m.

SESSION 3

3-5 p.m.

SESSION 4

5-6 p.m.

DINNER

6-9:30 p.m.

EVENING ACTIVITIES

9:30-10 p.m.

GATHERING

Do Bring:
  • Great attitude
  • Open heart to the Lord
  • Excitement to learn
  • Desire to make new friends

and in your suitcase…

  • Bible
  • Pen/notebook
  • Personal items
  • Towels
  • Comfortable, casual clothes and shoes
  • Sleeping bag or linens for twin XL bed & pillow
  • Tennis shoes for lab
  • Money for snacks or campus store (optional)
  • Umbrella (optional)

Please do NOT bring the following:

Laptops, iPads and other electronic devices*. Weapons of any kind: e.g. firearms, knives or pocket knives.

*Cell phones are welcome, but please note they should be silent and out of sight when campers are in rehearsals, class, lessons, etc.

Eligible Indiana students may be awarded partial/full Wildcat Summer Academy (WSA) Camp scholarship. Interested students may have a school counselor, teacher, mentor, or caregiver complete the scholarship application on their behalf.

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