Geology Camp
June 23 – 27, 2025
Interested in exploring the science where God's Creation is revealed in its most spectacular glory? At Cedarville's Geology Camp, you will dive into a wide variety of geologic topics. Each day, you'll go on a field trip to a location in Ohio or Indiana. Campers will visit sites including Ohio Caverns, Hocking Hills State Park, John Bryan State Park, the Serpent Mound impact crater, fossil collecting sites, and sandbars along the Great Miami River. You will spend time discussing rocks, dinosaurs, fossils, and the Bible. Campers will learn how to conduct laboratory tests to characterize minerals and rocks. In the evenings, you'll be able to relax with fun activities scheduled both on and off campus.
The camp instructor is Assistant Professor of Geology Dr. Sean O’Donnell, who has experience in both academic geology and the private sector. Dr. O’Donnell is a volcanologist and igneous petrologist, who has many years of geological field work and laboratory experience. Prior to coming to Cedarville University in 2024, Dr. O’Donnell worked as a Geoscience Engineer for OffWorld, Inc. Two upperclassmen geology students will also help with camp activities.
Campers will get to meet current Cedarville geology students and learn more about studying this fascinating subject at Cedarville. Geology Camp is open to Christian students entering grades 10–12, or incoming freshmen to Cedarville University.
Cost and Registration Details
The $450 registration fee includes all meals, housing, field trips, activities, supplies, and a camp shirt.
For the June 23-27 week, the final deadline for registration is June 9, 2025 unless the camp reaches capacity before that date. We are unable to refund registrations after June 9, 2025.
Please note that most camps fill up before the registration deadline so register early! If a camp reaches capacity before the deadline, there will be a waitlist available.
Check into residence halls between 3-5 p.m. on Monday. Camp concludes at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, unless indicated otherwise in the camp schedule. All campers must be picked up by 2:30 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate any early arrivals/late departures for any camp students. Please adjust your schedule accordingly.
What to Bring
- Great attitude
- Open heart to the Lord
- Excitement to learn
- Desire to make new friends
and in your suitcase…
- Walking/hiking shoes
- Hat
- Sunblock and insect repellent
- Rain jacket
- Bible
- linens or sleeping bag for twin bed
- pencil and notebook
- umbrella
- personal items
- towels
- comfortable clothes and shoes
- pillow
- trash can
- money for snacks
What to Wear
Modest casual dress including blue jeans, shorts, and t-shirts are acceptable for camp activities. Shorts should be no shorter than halfway between the top of the knee and top of the thigh. Exposed midriff style shirts are not allowed.
Resources
Cedarville University Airport Transportation
Cedarville University provides shuttle service from Dayton (DAY) and Columbus (CMH) airports to pick up Academic Camp students between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday. The shuttles will drop off Academic Camp students at Dayton and Columbus airports on Friday after 3 p.m. Please check your camp schedule and note the check out time before you schedule a return flight. If your camp checks out at noon or later, you will want to schedule a return flight for 5:30 p.m. or later, otherwise they may miss out on scheduled activities.
For a shuttle service to Dayton, there is a $45 round-trip charge. For shuttle service to Columbus, there is an $80 round-trip charge.
PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate any early arrival and early/late departure for any camp students. Please adjust your schedule accordingly.
Please click here to schedule and pay for airport transportation. This must be completed by your camp registration deadline.