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Wheaton in the Northwoods (WIN) at HoneyRock

Wheaton in the Northwoods

Take classes at HoneyRock

At the start of every summer, HoneyRock offers a variety of courses that meet the Christ at the Core requirements of Wheaton College. 

 

These courses, which are open to any Wheaton student, are taught in a modular and intensive format. Students take only one course at a time, but can enroll in both WIN 1 and WIN 2. Each session includes concentrated coursework taught by professors at HoneyRock and include pre-class and post-class work. Professors will use the outdoors, the community dynamic, and other activities to enhance your learning experience.


Wheaton in the Northwoods Course Offerings

Course

Course Name

Tags

Faculty

Credits

BITH 211

Old Testament

OT

Dr. Michael Graves

4

BITH 213

New Testament

NT

Dr. Grant Flynn

4

BITH 315

Christian Thought

CT

Dr. George Kalantzis

4

CORE 355*

Boundary Waters*

AIS, DUS, VPAV

Dr. Matt Milliner

4

CORE 372 

Existentialism

AIS, LE

Dr. Ryan Kemp

4

ANTH 353

Culture and Difference

DUS, GP

Jair Pinedo

4

PHIL 222

Souls and Brains

PI, SIP

Dr. Adam Wood

4

ART 101

Art Survey: Zines and Comics

VPAV

Dr. Sarah Beth Woods

2

CFM 353

Leadership in Human Systems

LEAD

Ashley Kiley

2

*CORE 355 Boundary Waters, is a highly experiential course that involves significant wilderness experiences.  This course incures an additional fee of $150 for camping permits and other trip related expenses.  

Course

Course Name

Tags

Faculty

Credits

BITH 213

New Testament

NT

Dr. Carlos Sosa Siliezar

4

BITH 315

Christian Thought

CT

Dr. Emily McGowin

4

CORE 366

Celtic Christianity

AIS, PI, HP

       Dr. Bob O'Connor &   Dr. Matt Milliner

4

CORE 391

Sports and Christianity in America

AIS, DUS, HP

Dr. Karen Johnson

4

ART 321

Wood Fired Ceramics

VPAV

Dr. David Hooker

3

IR 155

Comparative Politics

GP, SI

Dr. Timothy Taylor

4

PHIL 257 

Gender and Being Human

PI, DUS

Dr. Sarah Borden

4

CFM 241

Leadership Development

LEAD

Ashley Kiley

4

Download WIN Info Packets

Once you've signed up to teach or take a WIN course, download your info packet!


Frequently Asked Questions about Wheaton in the Northwoods

Course Cost: $785 Per Credit
Room and Board: $300 for each 2 week WIN session
Transportation: $90 bus fee each way (optional)

To Register: Registration Opens November 15, 2023

Create or Sign in to your HoneyRock account* and sign up for your WIN course(s)

  1. Reserve your spot with a $50 deposit per course.  
  2. Receive instructions on how to register through Banner

*If you have already created a HoneyRock account or another WIN course there is no need to create a new account - just log in! If you are having trouble logging into your account please call (630) 752-5124.

During your free time there will be activity areas open for your use: swimming, canoeing, kayaking, waterskiing, climbing, mountain biking, archery, and more! You can also choose to take part in planned large group events like ultimate frisbee and campfires.

We do have a small workout facility with weight machines and other equipment.

You will be housed in our River Cabins. You will have a bunk and will share your living space with 8-10 people. These buildings have modern bathrooms in each room.

Our kitchen staff prepare three meals a day for the HoneyRock community. We offer a wide variety of foods and can accommodate special diets when advanced notice is given. 

You can drive your personal car, carpool with friends, or ride a coach bus! We provide transportation to and from Wheaton for $90 each way. You can sign up for transportation when you register.

Do you have questions about WIN?

Please contact the HoneyRock Office Coordinator at 630-752-5124 or you can visit the HoneyRock office in Schell Hall!