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The Anderson Summer Institute
Anderson University’s Summer Institute offers rising 9-12 graders the opportunity to explore an area of interest at South Carolina’s largest private university. With top-notch faculty leading the way, students will learn new skills while building community with like-minded Christians. Join us this summer and experience life as an AU student!
Art & Design
June 4, 2025 – Rising 9th-12th Graders – Day Camp
Unleash your creativity this summer at The South Carolina School of the Arts Art and Design Camp for high schoolers! Explore and develop your artistic skills as you are encouraged and taught by professionals and educators in various studio disciplines. Get personalized guidance from professional artists and gain confidence in your craft—perfect for aspiring artists looking to engage further in their practice.
Registration Deadline: May 28, 2025
Choir and Vocal
July 21-25, 2025 – Rising 9th Graders-Incoming College Freshmen – Overnight or Day
Do you enjoy making music with others who love the art of singing? Anderson University voice and choral faculty will help you develop skills in ensemble singing, vocal technique, musicianship, vocal health, and auditioning.
Registration Deadline: June 15, 2025
Dance
June 2-6, 2025 – Rising 9th-12th Graders – Day Camp
Join Anderson University this summer for a week of dance! Students will spend each morning taking ballet, modern, and jazz/musical theatre classes (with an optional tap offering) under the instruction of Anderson University Dance faculty members and will conclude the week with a Parent Showcase on Friday. Please note this summer camp is available to students who consider themselves intermediate or advanced dancers.
Registration Deadline: May 28, 2025
Engineering
June 13 & 20, July 11 & 25, 2025 – Rising 9th Graders-Incoming College Freshmen – Day Camp
At Anderson University’s Engineering Summer Institute, you will be introduced to STEM education with an emphasis on the exciting field of engineering. This summer’s camp will be comprised of four one-day sessions. Each session will have two distinct parts: an in-depth tour of and interaction with a local engineering industry partner and an engaging, hands-on engineering activity led by AU College of Engineering faculty.
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2025
Trumpet
May 27-30, 2025 – Rising 9th-12th Graders – Day Camp
Join South Carolina School of the Arts Trumpet Professor, Chris Imhoff, this summer for a short intensive to give your playing a boost heading into the summer months. You will have a great time improving as a musician, meeting new friends, and making music with other area trumpet players. All participants will play in a trumpet ensemble, work on solo and section performance, and leave with new goals and a plan on how to achieve them.
Registration Deadline: May 22, 2025
Repertory Theatre
July 7-26, 2025 – Rising 9th-12th Graders – Day Camp
Anderson University’s Repertory Theatre gives young actors the opportunity to develop skills in acting, singing, and dancing under the guidance of Anderson University’s performance faculty and upperclassmen acting and musical theatre students. For young technicians and designers, our design faculty and staff will teach skills in set building, costume design, and lighting. Together, over the space of three weeks, all participants create a full-length musical open to the community. This year’s show will be the full-length musical version of The Addams Family.
Registration Deadline: June 9, 2025
Ambassador Andrew Young Fellowship
May 18 – 23, 2025 – Current College Students
The Ambassador Young Fellowship program focuses on six key principles from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life: love, conscience, freedom, justice, perseverance, and hope. Participants will study these principles, which offer a path to unity and peace in a divided world. This program aims to inspire young people to model Dr. King’s teachings and create positive change in their communities.
Athletic Camps and Clinics
May – August
We offer both youth and prospect camps throughout the summer months in many different sports, and we welcome you to come learn from and train with the Trojans! Our youth camps are a great way for your son or daughter to improve their game and make new friends as they receive top-of-the-line instruction from our coaches and players.
AU Scholars Day
Dates coming soon – Rising 12th Graders – Day Event
AU Scholars Day invites top-notch high school students for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn about Anderson University. With a selection of academic workshops, behind-the-scenes campus tours, and a panel discussion with key institutional leaders, students will gain incredible insight into the culture and happenings at Anderson University. Selected students for the AU Scholars Program will be notified in the spring.
