Career Camps

Are you a current high school student who wants to explore college majors and career paths in a supportive, engaging environment? Attend an Aurora University Career Camp this summer! In these one-day, on-campus experiences, you’ll participate in hands-on activities, faculty-led sessions, and career exploration workshops. You’ll also take a guided campus tour and enjoy lunch in AU’s dining hall. These camps will help you gain clarity about your interests, strengths, and future goals while experiencing a day in the life of a college student.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | Health and Wellness Careers
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | Business and Management Careers
Camps will be held on the Aurora University campus. You can sign up for one or both days depending on your interests. The fee for each day is $100.
Schedules
Healthcare Administration and Exercise Science
10–10:30 a.m. | Welcome and Introduction
- Welcome and overview of the day
- Icebreaker activities
- Introduction to health and wellness career pathways
10:30–11:30 a.m. | Career Services: Values, Goals, and Career Exploration
- Interactive session on identifying personal values and goals
- How health and wellness careers align with different strengths and interests
- Small group activities
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Academic Exploration
- Introduction to academic programs
- Internship and research opportunities
- Career outcomes and graduate school pathways
- Q&A
12:15–1:15 p.m. | Lunch
1:15–2 p.m. | Current Student Panel
- Student experiences in each major
- Day-to-day college life and balancing academics and activities
- Internships, part-time work, and getting involved
- Q&A
2–3 p.m. | Campus Tour
- Classroom buildings and laboratories
- Residence halls, dining locations, and student services
Business Administration and Sport Management
10–10:30 a.m. | Welcome and Introduction
- Welcome and overview of the day
- Icebreaker activities
- Introduction to business and management career pathways
10:30–11:30 a.m. | Career Services: Values, Goals, and Career Exploration
- Interactive session on identifying personal values and goals
- How business careers align with different strengths and interests
- Small group activities
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Academic Exploration
- Introduction to academic programs
- Internship and research opportunities
- Career outcomes and graduate school pathways
- Q&A
12:15–1:15 p.m. | Lunch
1:15–2 p.m. | Current Student Panel
- Student experiences in each major
- Day-to-day college life and balancing academics and activities
- Internships, part-time work, and getting involved
- Q&A
2–3 p.m. | Campus Tour
- Classroom buildings and laboratories
- Residence halls, dining locations, and student services