Bethel Business Academy
Date |
Monday, June 16 - Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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Cost | $270 | includes three full days of business programming, two overnights, three meals per day and snacks, an awards dinner with parents, and an academy t-shirt. |
Registration | Registration is open until June 1. Register |
Sponsors | Supported by State Farm Insurance |
Event Description
Bethel Business Academy connects high school students who are interested in a business career with expert faculty and local business professionals in a university setting. Students will explore a variety of business careers and gain insight about personal strengths and interests to help provide direction for college and career planning.
This three-day academy begins with check-in between 8 and 9 a.m. on Monday, June 16, and ends with an awards dinner (parents included) at 5:30 p.m on Wednesday, June 18.
Students will:
- Discover business interest areas through taking the Myers-Briggs Strong Interest Inventory.
- Meet with business professionals from companies such as:
- Wells Fargo
- Allina Health
- SportsEngine
- Xede
- Allison-Williams
- Compete for prizes in a team case study competition.
- Connect with business faculty from:
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Tour a Twin Cities business.
- Hang out with current business student mentors.
- Celebrate at an awards dinner with your parents/guardians.
Overnight accommodations will be provided in Lissner Hall. Housing is suite-style with 3 bedrooms, living area, and private bathroom.
Each bedroom has:
- Two twin XL beds
- Two desks and chairs
- A closet
You can view the video from last year to see what camp is like.
Bethel camps reflect the mission, vision, and values of the university.

Cancellations
Cancellations will be accepted until June 1. The payment will be refunded, less a $30 service fee.
Questions?
Please contact Julie Hedlund, Adjunct Associate Professor of Business, at julie-hedlund@bethel.edu.