Get a sneak peek at college life for free in our 5-day camp. Explore a variety of trades and professions that could spark your interest in further education. Engage in team-based activities, explore leadership opportunities, and enjoy a range of fun educational experiences. BHP Billiton’s sponsorship will provide lunch each day. Campers are required to commit to the full 5-day camp and daily campus attendance is required. This camp is designed for students who will complete the 6th or 7th grade by May 2024. (20 max)

CHRISTINA BEGAYE previously worked on BHP Billiton Youth Camp is excited to coordinate it this year.

Just move it! Learn how we power our world. Explore the many forms of energy that make our world work. From wind power to solar power see how we can create light and power in our world and how kinetic and potential energy work everywhere we are.

module a: Kinetic and Potential Energy

module b: Solar and Wind Power

Instructors: KAZHIA SMALL and KAISONDRYDEN

Play a game that makes you think. Learn the basics of chess so you can play at school, with friends or with your parents. Discover how each piece moves,how to checkmate an opponent and what moves at the start of the game lead to success. Whether beginner or experienced, play lots of games against other students and you might even challenge the teacher. (24 max)

MEL SHARP is an active member of the Four Corners Chess Club and a retired elementary school teacher, with 20+ years of teaching experience.

Discover the magic of numbers while exploring the amazing world of dinosaurs. Use your dino-mite love and curiosity for dinosaurs to explore counting, measuring, sorting, classifying and creating, as well as art and music. $5 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. (14 max)

Instructor: MELISSA SMITH

Are you curious? Explore and play with the wonder of the outside world. Become a dragonfly, design your own ladybug and sing like a bird. Connect with nature as we read, craft and play games. (14 max)

Instructor: MELISSA SMITH

Get messy with while making a masterpiece! Put your creativity to work and use your imagination! Develop your skills while working with paint, pastels, markers, colored pencils and crayons. Make sure to wear clothes that can get dirty. $10 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. (20 max)

Instructor: JULIE HOYT

Keep summer alive! End the summer with popular recess activities, such as four corners, tag, the floor is lava, heads-up, seven up and four square! Bring a water bottle and wear nonmarking athletic shoes. (24 max)

Instructor: TROY REED