DAKOTA DREAMS BOOKLET (Subject to Change)
Applications are now closed for both camps!
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Camp #1: (10AM) - (NOON) 5 days/4 nights
Camp #2: (10AM) - (NOON) 5 days/4 nights
BHSU Campus (Spearfish, SD) and Black Hills Region (SD Mines, WDTC, & Business/Industry Visits)
Bordeaux Hall, 1200 University St, Spearfish, SD 57799 map
Incoming 7th or 8th grade; must be a resident of South Dakota or attend a public school within South Dakota.
FREE - This opportunity is being funded with federal dollars available to the South Dakota Department of Education through the American Rescue Plan.
Our Dakota Dreams (https://ourdakotadreams.com/launch-your-dream/summer-camps/https://ourdakotadreams.com/)
100 campers will be accepted for each camp session and notified by mid-April. Seats are limited, preference will be given to students with need. Questions regarding the application can be directed to CareerCamps@SDBOR.edu. Any questions specifically about this BHSU camp can be directed to Jin Kim, Director of Career Development (BHSU) and BHSU Dakota Dreams Summer Career Exploration Camps Coordinator at Careers@BHSU.edu.
The South Dakota Board of Regents is offering week-long career exploration camps on campuses for incoming 7th and 8th grade students in Summer 2023. This is a FREE camp thanks to a grant by the South Dakota Department of Education, the South Dakota Board of Technical Education, and the South Dakota Board of Regents!
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Medical Release and Self-Administration Form - BHSU
Media Release Consent Form - BHSU
Liability Form for Camp #1 - BHSU
Liability Form for Camp #2 - BHSU
Forms already agreed to through application process:
Campers will be immersed in a week of ‘college life’ designed to explore career paths through engaging activities and tours of area business and industry. By the end of this five-day residential camp, students will have a better understanding of themselves, their personal career interests, and how education connects to these professions.
11:00 AM - NOON Check In/Drop Off at Bordeaux Hall BHSU
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Student and Parent Luncheon at the Hive Dining Center
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Student and Parent Orientation at Location TBA
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Career Pathway Session(s), BHSU
5:30 PM Dinner at the Hive Dining Center
7:00 PM HYPE! by Noah Sonie!, BHSU
9:00 PM Room Checks
7:00 - 8:00 AM Breakfast at the Hive Dining Center
8:00 AM Transportation to Western Dakota Technical College (Rapid City, SD)
9:30-10:10 AM (Rotating Sessions Group 1: Computer Science (CIP 110101)
10:15-10:55 AM (Rotating Sessions Group 2: Environmental Engineering Technician (CIP 03.0104)
11:00-11:40 AM (Rotating Sessions Group 3: Nursing - Practical & Registered Nursing (CIP513801)
11:45-1:00 PM WDTC Recap & Lunch (Lunch provided by WDTC Dining Services)
NOON - 1:00 PM Lunch (Lunch provided by Sodexo, BHSU Dining Services )
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM The Monument Tour (Rapid City, SD)
3:00 PM The Journey Museum (Rapid City, SD)
5:30 PM Dinner at the Hive Dining Center
7:00 PM Movie Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (Camp 1) and Elemental (Camp 2) at Northern Hills Cinema, Spearfish, SD
9:00 PM Room Checks
7:00 - 8:00 AM Breakfast at the Hive Dining Center
8:00 AM Transportation to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (Rapid City, SD)
9:00 AM - 9:40 (Rotating Session #1) Chemistry, Biology, and Health Sciences with Dr. Zhu (CB 204E)
9:45 AM - 10:25 AM (Rotating Session #2) Materials and Metallurgical Engineering with Dr. West (CB 204W)
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM (Rotating Session #3) Chemical Engineering with Dr. Donovan and Dr. Walker (CB 206 E)
11:15 AM - 11:55 PM (Rotating Session #4) Campus Tour (CB 206W)
NOON - 1:00 PM Lunch at Hardrocker Cafe at SD Mines
1:30 PM - 4:30 Reptile Gardens (Rapid City, SD)
5:30 PM Dinner at the Hive Dining Center
7:00 PM Private Pool Party at Night! at Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center
9:00 PM Room Checks
7:00 - 8:00 AM Breakfast at the Hive Dining Center
8:00AM-NOON Career Pathway Rotating Sessions, BHSU
NOON - 12:45 PM Lunch (The Hive Dining Center, BHSU)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM My Masterpiece with Evan Struck!
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Neiman Industries (Spearfish, SD)
4:05 PM - 4:30 PM Free Time!!
5:30 PM Dinner at the Hive Dining Center
7:00 PM Speed Painting with Evan Struck!, BHSU
9:00 PM Room Checks
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast at the Hive Dining Center, BHSU
8:00 AM - NOON Career Pathways Sessions, BHSU
NOON Campers Depart at Bordeaux Hall BHSU
Computer Science (CIP 110101), WDTC
Nursing - Practical & Registered Nursing (CIP 513801), WDTC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering (CIP 140501), SD Mines
Chemical Engineering (CIP 140701), SD Mines
Metallurgical Engineering (CIP 142001), SD Mines
Teacher Education (CIP Series 13), BHSU
Business Management (CIP 520201), BHSU
Tourism and Hospitality Management (CIP 5209), BHSU
Accounting (CIP 520301), BHSU
Financial Analyst (CIP 520801), BHSU
Marketing (CIP 521401), BHSU
Entrepreneurship (CIP 520799), BHSU
Genetics (CIP 26.0806) & Animal Genetics (CIP 26.0804), BHSU
Zoology/Animal Biology (CIP 26.0701), BHSU
Plant Sciences, General (CIP 01.1101), BHSU
Forest Sciences and Biology (CIP 03.0502), BHSU
Environmental Science (CIP 03.0104), BHSU
Geology/Earth Science, General (CIP 40.0601) & Hydrology & Water Resources (CIP 40.0605), BHSU
Biochemistry (CIP 23.0202), BHSU
Behavioral Sciences (CIP 44.0000), BHSU
2 - flat sheets, 1 - light blanket, 1 - pillow, 1 - pillowcase, 1 - towel, & 1 - washcloth for each camper
4 - Breakfasts, 4 - Lunches, 4 - Dinners +Snacks & Refreshments
PROFESSORS
Dr. Cynthia Anderson, Dean of the College of Business and Natural Sciences, Director of WestCore, Associate Director of the Center of the Conservation of Biological Resources, Program Coordinator for the South Dakota Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network, Professor of Biology - Genetics, BHSU
Dr. Amy Asunskis, Lecturer of Chemistry, BHSU-RC
Dr. Dan Asunskis, Chair of the Business and Natural Sciences, Associate Professor of Chemistry, BHSU
Dr. Yun-Seok Choi, Master of Science in Integrative Genomics Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Integrative Genomics - Protein Engineering, BHSU
Dr. Susan Dana, Professor of Law
Dr. Abigail Domagall, Associate Professor of Geology, BHSU
Dr. Katrina J Donovan, Lecturer of Materials and Metallurgical Engineer, SD Mines
Dr. MaryAnne Fleury, Assistant Professor of Special Education, BHSU
Dr. Austin Garren, Assistant Professor of Forestry, BHSU
Dr. Oxana Gorbatenko, Serves in WestCore and the Center for the Conservation of Biological Resources, Researcher II of Genetics and Genomics, BHSU
Dr. Michael Hollingsworth, Assistant Professor of Human Services, BHSU
Dr. Katrina Jensen, Honors Program Director, Associate Professor of Chemistry, BHSU
Dr. Rudia Kihura, Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology, BHSU
Dr. Lesleigh Owen, Lecturer of Sociology, BHSU-RC
Dr. Matthew Pawlus, Assistant Professor of Biology - Molecular Biology, Stem Cells/Regenerative Medicine, BHSU
Laura Prosser, Assistant Professor of Accounting, BHSU
Dr. Justin Ramsey, Associate Professor of Plant Biology, BHSU
Dr. Tara Ramsey, Research Associate and Instructor of Plant Biology, BHSU
Teresa Schazenbach, Instructor of Tourism and Hospitality Management, BHSU
Jill Schilling, Lecturer of Geology, BHSU
Dr. Wendy Stewman, Assistant Professor of Special Education
Dr. Travis W Walker, Associate Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, SD Mines
Dr. Michael K West, Department Head and Associate Professor of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, SD Mines
Dr. Zhengtao Zhu, Professor of Chemistry, Biology, and Health Sciences, SD Mines
SUPPORTIVE STAFF
Dr. John Allred, VP of Enrollment Management, BHSU
Scott Bass, Agent, Bass Schuler Entertainment
Don Coble, Director of Budget, BHSU
Korbyn Coyle, Graduate Student studying under Dr. Dan Asunskis and Jill Schilling
Zach Davis, Graduate Student studying under Dr. Yun-Seok Choi
Julie Hinker, Guest Lecturer for Entrepreneurship, BHSU
Cassie Maser, HR Coordinator, BHSU
Ellie Moore, Graduate Student studying under Dr. Matthew Pawlus
Noah Nnabuo, Graduate Student studying under Dr. Dan Asunskis
Nancy Shuck, Senior Secretary of Residence Life, BHSU
Noah Sonie, Illusionist and Mentalist
Laramie Sotelo, Peer and Internship Coordinator in Career Development, BHSU
Evan Struck, Speed Painter!
Brittani Webb, Assistant Director of Admissions, SD Mines
Rachel Wolfson, Office Manager, Bass Schuler Entertainment