Summer Academy

Learn how ‘0’s & ‘1’s operate the entire computer world as well as the foundations of programming languages like C++, Python, HTML5, CSS and Javascript. Have fun creating your own software applications, profile pictures and videos, and your own website that will be hosted in the cloud, so you can share it with the world. You'll also learn how Christian values can help you work in teams. Join the BIG (data/application) world by making a mark in CS, take a spiritual walk with new friends and enjoy! 

Explore career paths in criminal justice in exciting and hands-on ways. Be part of a student CSI team and learn about crime scene investigation by interacting with a mock crime scene. Visit a working police station and get your fingerprints taken. Hear from real FBI agents about what it's like to work in the FBI. Visit a jail and learn about working for the department of corrections. Speak with a sitting judge and prosecutor to learn what the criminal justice system is like from their perspectives.

Explore the world of cybersecurity from the perspectives of government, business and individual people. You'll learn ways to monitor, mitigate and prevent cyberattacks against networks, data systems and infrastructure through hands-on project design and development. You'll also explore how Christian values and principles relate to your technical work.

Explore the world of engineering! Learn about electrical circuits, programming, 3D computer-aided design, 3D printing, strength and mechanics of materials, motors, batteries, and more. The week will include hands-on project design, building, and testing. You will learn how Christian principles relate to engineering and teamwork, and enjoy evening activities and field trips together with the other students. Explore engineering, build relationships, grow spiritually, and have fun! Join us this year for a Moon versus Mars robotics competition.

In this innovative program, you’ll playtest a variety of card games, board games, role-playing games, and text adventures. During workshops you’ll gain hands-on experience in creating games on your own or with a team. These projects will expose you to cutting-edge software and coding skills, and by the end of the week, you’ll have a few original games of your own to expand on this summer! Workshop leaders and guest speakers include MTG tournament winners, game designers, and experienced players from the local gaming community. 

This week-long intensive is designed for students in grades 9–12 who are passionate about taking their music-making to the next level. Programming includes private and group lessons in voice and piano, music theory and ear-training classes, popular music studies, and training in music technology. The intensive will culminate in a showcase recital performance.

Explore various health professions through an immersive, hands-on experience led by JBU faculty and students. The week will include laboratory experiences using state-of-the-art equipment, tours of labs, and discussions on Christian perspectives important to the medical field. Lab work will include opportunities to explore genetics, cell biology, microbiology, chemistry, and human physiology and anatomy. Tours will include the nursing simulation lab, the analytical chemistry lab and the human cadaver lab. You'll also interact with medical professionals, such as doctors, dentists, nurses, physician assistants, and physical therapists. The academy will conclude with a professional conference-style poster presentation by participants.