The Cumberland Connection Law School Immersion Program (CCP) aims to motivate and inspire first generation students, and/or those who have overcome significant obstacles, to pursue a career in law. Learn what a legal career looks like and gain practical insights into the skills required to both practice law and gain admittance into law school, and inspire you to pursue a legal education. Students accepted into the program will participate free of charge.

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Students will plan their work, and create 2D and 3D projects in paint, pencil, and clay. Students will be encouraged to develop their own styles, and to experiment with different methods to hone their art skills.

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Bucky McMillan Basketball Camps are held on the campus of Samford University in Birmingham Alabama and are led by head Coach Bucky McMillan.

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Chris Hatcher Football Camps are led by Samford's head football coach, Chris Hatcher.

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Camp can be a wonderful experience for basketball players. It is my commitment and desire that each camper will have a positive learning and growing experience in camp. The coaching staff is committed to teaching basketball fundamentals and challenging players by creating an enthusiastic atmosphere and excitement within the camp. Whether you desire to play at the college level or just want to have fun with friends, these camps can meet your needs. -Carley Kuhns, Head Women's Basketball Coach

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Explorations in Music is our beginner music camp tailored for ages five through nine. Join us on an exciting musical journey as children explore instruments and learn about rhythm, composers, basic theory, and piano skills in a creative and interactive group setting. Concepts will be reinforced through collaborative games and activities that make learning music fun and exciting! Students bring their own bag lunch. Friday morning presentation for students and families.

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Bucky McMillan Basketball Camps are held on the campus of Samford University in Birmingham Alabama and are led by head Coach Bucky McMillan.

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Bulldog Soccer Camps are held on the campus of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama.

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AGS is a 13-day residential program housed at Samford University that provides academic, creative, and leadership experiences for gifted rising high school juniors and seniors in Alabama.

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Students will work with paint, graphite, clay, paper, and more to make works of art. We will learn about the visual components of color, form, line, shape, space, texture, and value while we experiment with different mediums.

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The Samford University Nike Tennis Camp is the perfect day camp for young athletes eager to boost their tennis skills while having a great time on the court! Located in Birmingham, Alabama, our junior tennis camp provides excellent coaching, supervised matches, and tons of fun!

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Bulldog Soccer Camps are held on the campus of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Samford's McWhorter School of Pharmacy invites current high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to apply for its Bulldog Pharmacy Camp this summer to learn about careers in pharmacy. Campers will engage in hands-on lab demonstrations, participate in unique service projects, gain essential patient assessment skills and tour local health care facilities and pharmacies.

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Middle and high school students, register now for Animate 2025 at Samford University in Birmingham, AL, from June 23-27! Discover your passion and elevate your artistry in worship and the arts. Learn from special guest artists, Samford faculty, and student leaders as you explore different worship styles and connect with like-minded friends and mentors. Take what you learn home to serve your church with your gifts. Don’t miss out – registration closes May 15 or when camp is full!

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Students will work with paint, graphite, clay, paper, and more to make works of art. We will learn about the visual components of color, form, line, shape, space, texture, and value while we experiment with different mediums.

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Bucky McMillan Basketball Camps are held on the campus of Samford University in Birmingham Alabama and are led by head Coach Bucky McMillan.

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The Samford University Nike Tennis Camp is the perfect day camp for young athletes eager to boost their tennis skills while having a great time on the court! Located in Birmingham, Alabama, our junior tennis camp provides excellent coaching, supervised matches, and tons of fun!

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Pirate Clinic is a specialty clinic for children rising in first grade through eighth grade who are struggling with the "R" sound. Sessions will be one hour each day. Graduate students will conduct the intervention sessions, supervised by Samford University Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders faculty. Applications will close on June 1.

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The summer debate institute is an immersive experience for middle and high school students across Alabama to come to Samford University to participate in critiqued practice debates. Our championship-winning team mentors these students and helps develop them to debate at the public forum and Birmingham Area Debate League (BADL) level.

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Led by Samford head baseball coach Tony David, our youth baseball camps are designed for the development of all ages, skill levels and experience.

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Adventures in Music is a fun and educational day camp open to students interested in continuing their studies in piano. Activities include classes in music literature, theory, and ensemble, four private 30-minute lessons, practice time, and group activities during our opening and closing sessions each day. Students are directed by faculty members and university student assistants for class changes, practice time, breaks, and lunch. Friday is filled with exciting activities and performances! Campers work together in teams during a scavenger hunt which is coordinated to the camp theme each year. Campers also test their knowledge with theory and music literature games. Friday afternoon includes a solo recital to which family and friends are invited. Camp concludes with the Adventures in Music Gala Recital during which students perform the ensemble piece learned through the week

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This camp is open to all Upcoming high school players but designed for experienced athletes who want to train in a competitive, elite training environment. Campers will declare their position and receive position specific instruction and training from the Samford staff as well as current and past Samford players. Athletes will be placed in groups based on their skill level. Intermediate and advanced technique and strategy will be emphasized through individual drills alongside training intermixed with other positions and ending with some competition play. This is the perfect opportunity to train alongside Samford’s elite athletes so athletes can take what they learned back to their respective programs.

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In just one week, you'll dive head-first into the playbooks of sports analytics, sports marketing, athlete representation and sports agency alongside nationwide industry titans. You’ll tour legendary sports venues, craft real-world strategies and showcase your skills in a Sports Case Cup Competition judged by sports executives. With a unique blend of Christian values and cutting-edge business acumen, this isn't just a camp – it's your launchpad to becoming a true MVP in the sports industry. Are you ready to accelerate your path to a career in sports business?

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Students will work with paint, graphite, clay, paper, and more to make works of art. We will learn about the visual components of color, form, line, shape, space, texture, and value while we experiment with different mediums.

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Bucky McMillan Basketball Camps are held on the campus of Samford University in Birmingham Alabama and are led by head Coach Bucky McMillan.

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Strings Camp is a week-long camp for violin, viola, and cello students to learn and perform music with other musicians. Campers will have daily private lessons, chamber ensemble, and full group rehearsals each day, as well as classes in theory and music literature, culminating in a final concert on the last day of camp. Students must have completed a minimum of four lessons and have their own instrument.

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This camp is geared toward introducing basic skills of the game of volleyball to kids in a fun environment. Campers will learn introductory skills such as serving, passing, setting, attacking, and blocking with the use of balloons, beach balls, and Volley-Lites. The daily learning will be intermixed with fun quizzes, team games, snack time, and touring the volleyball locker room. This is the perfect camp for both girls and boys heading into grades K-3rd to learn what volleyball is all about while having some fun doing it! Come and learn with our great coaching staff including current and past Samford volleyball players! All campers will receive a camp t-shirt and volleyball to take home.

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This three day camp is geared for youth athletes heading into grades 4th-5th that are eager to learn and develop the basic fundamental volleyball skills. Campers will be grouped based on age and skill level and will be introduced to aspects of the game including: serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and defense. Coaching techniques include skill development, heavy repetition, interactive games, and real competition to help these campers acquire a basic understanding of the game of volleyball. Come learn from our great coaching staff including current and past Samford volleyball players! Lunch will be provided and all campers will receive a camp t-shirt and volleyball to take home.

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This three day camp is geared for middle school athletes heading into grades 6th-8th graders with some club experience that are eager to continue developing and build upon all fundamental skills of volleyball. Campers will be grouped based on age and skill level and will continue to build upon serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and defense. Coaching techniques include interactive games, skill development, heavy repetition, basic game strategy, and 6v6 game play to help instill confidence in the campers’ overall game. Come learn from our great coaching staff including current and past Samford volleyball players! Lunch will be provided and all campers will receive a camp t-shirt and volleyball to take home.

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Sponsored by Samford University's division of music and the World Piano Teachers Association USA-Alabama. The Summer Piano Institute is a four-day camp that offers private lessons, academic and performance classes, guided practic sessions, recitals and collaborative opportunities for students in grades 9-12.