High School Camp

B-WISER HS CAMP is nearing capacity! NOTE: Prompt payment is required to hold your space.

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Camp Dates

June 15–20, 2026 (Monday–Saturday)

Eligibility

Girls currently enrolled in 9th or 10th grade who have not previously attended the high school program (e.g. B-WISEST/Advanced/Alumnae camp). High school campers will be rising 10th or 11th graders during camp. (Prior campers are encouraged to apply to return as a counselor after they are 18 years old.) If you have questions about eligibility, please email the project coordinator.

Interested in other programs?

Camp Schedule & Activities

Campers will engage in a wide variety of lab-based classes and projects, such as:

  • Astronomy
  • Botany & bugs
  • Computer science
  • Cosmetic chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Environmental science
  • Forensic chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Radiation

In addition, students will attend college-readiness seminars, such as:

  • College application how-to session
  • Attending college in the age of AI
  • Panel discussion with college STEM majors

See a sample daily schedule.

Registration

  • Accepted until April 30 or until camp is full
  • Registration is only complete when payment is received
  • Participants must be finishing 9th or 10th grade
  • Please enter the student’s science teacher’s email on the form

Complete the online registration form (grades 9-10). You can edit your form later if you use the same device.

Trouble registering? Call (330) 263-2105 or email B-WISERcamp@wooster.edu.

Payments

  • Online payments – bank transfer (no fee) or credit card (fees apply)
  • Checks payable to The College of Wooster, with “B-WISER” in the memo
  • No refunds for cancellations after May 7

Mail checks to:
B-WISER Science Camp
The College of Wooster Physics Department
308 E. University St.
Wooster, OH 44691

Pricing Structure, Cost, & Scholarships

The per camper cost of running this non-profit program is over $1100, but with outside financial support, we are able to offer a reduced camp fee.

  • Subsidized minimum fee: $660 for 2026
  • Families able to cover the full $1100 are encouraged to do so
  • Scholarships further reduce the cost for students who qualify for free/reduced school meals
  • Additional donations welcome

Inability to pay should not be a barrier to attending the camp.  B-WISER works to raise funds via gifts and grants in order to offer a subsidized rate plus scholarship awards, so that any interested student might attend. The actual cost of running B-WISER camp is over $1100 per camper; this includes room, board, and supplies, as well as the shared costs of instructors, facilities, and presenters.  We ask that families with the ability to pay the full cost of participating consider contributing this amount to strengthen and support the program.  

Enrollment Confirmation

  • Email confirmations sent within about 1 week of registration
  • All registrations will be confirmed by May 5
  • No refunds after May 7

Required Forms

After registration is confirmed, parents/guardians must submit:

  • Liability waiver
  • Behavior & safety agreement
  • HS field trip permission slip
  • Emergency medical authorization
  • Medication info (if applicable)

Forms due by May 15. Links will be emailed and are available at Info & Forms.

Campers cannot attend if their file is incomplete.

Capacity

If camp fills before the deadline, we will post a notice and close registration.