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Summer and Other Opportunities Continuing Education at Kennesaw State University offers an exciting array of classes designed to give young students an opportunity to explore their creativity, challenge their minds and build new friendships. Our Summer University for Kids and Teens is the smart place to be this summer. Weekly classes will begin June 2nd and run through July 25th. Registration for this summer is open, so enroll your kids today because classes fill up fast!
Check our Summer University Calendar to see what's being offered for rising first through twelfth graders! We have a lot of fun new classes this year including:
Pirates' Camp: Ahoy, mates! Ever wish you could become a pirate? Join our crew and learn the basic skills for a pirate's life learning their vocabulary and their customs. Come join the fun-filled voyage of artistic creations and learning! Summer U Musical: Become a star! Learn songs and dances from the hit movie "High School Musical" and "High School Musical 2" as well as other musical theatre songs. Spend the week singing and dancing with a special performance at the end of the week. Classic Board Games: Learn tactics and how to strategize, work independently and in a team, to play favorite classic board games. Use your critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on games and activities. Wizarding 101- A Guide to Muggles: Bringing back the magic, Harry Potter style! Venture into a world of wizards where magical creatures and the enchanting tale of friendship and love give way to new beginnings. Join in crazy activities and creative games while we read the very first and only Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
To learn about our other fun summer classes for kids and teens, visit our website at www.kennesaw.edu/ConEd or contact us at 770-423-6765.
The Computer Science and Information Systems department of Kennesaw State University will be holding information sessions immediately following the admissions office "Insight sessions" each Friday during the month of April from 10:30am-1:00pm for any student interested in the technology field. The information session will include information about degrees in Computer Science, Information Systems and Information Security and Assurance. For further information, contact Wanda Sexton at 678 797 2025 or wsexton@kennesaw.edu. OBAP Atlanta ACE Camp
This summer the Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP) will hold 2 Aviation Career Education Camps sponsored by Delta Airlines.
The purpose of each week long program is to introduce interested youth to the world of aviation by exposing them to the many challenging careers and opportunities which the aviation industry has to offer.
Admission is offered to boys and girls from 14 to 18 years old who are interested in learning about aviation. Applicants are competitively ranked based on age, cumulative GPA and essay. Camp dates are: July 14-18, 2008 July 21-25, 2008 This camp is free.
Please see Mrs. Edwards or Mrs. Whitley for an application or go online to www.acecamps.org
Looking for a Summer Job? Enjoy Working Outdoors? Join the Youth Conservation Corps! Work on the trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Must be 15 - 19 years old. Pay $7.50/hour. http://www.nps.gov/chat/parkmgnmt/ycc08.htm Application Deadline April 18, 2008. A Variety of Opportunities available for students with international interests: http://www.globalcitizencorps.org/opportunities.htm Subject: Summer Academic Camps at Auburn University Spring Break is right around the corner and this is a great time for students to discuss their plans for the summer with friends! Summer Academic Camps at Auburn University are already filling fast! For more information about a summer camp experience at Auburn University call 334-844-5100 or visit www.auburn.edu/outreach/opo for more details. This year, the Outreach Program Office, in cooperation with various academic departments at AU, will sponsor the following academic enrichment opportunities: www.auburn.edu/outreach/architecture ■ Building Construction Camp www.auburn.edu/outreach/construction■ Design Camp www.auburn.edu/outreach/id■ Engineering TIGERS Camp (Jr and Sr) www.eng.auburn.edu/outreach/k-12/tigers.html ■ Musical Theatre Camp www.auburn.edu/outreach/musicaltheatre■ World Affairs Youth Seminar www.auburn.edu/outreach/waFor information about academic camps click on the AU Summer Experience Flyer on the Outreach Program Office website at www.auburn.edu/outreach/opo For information about our many cheer, dance, basketball, football, volleyball, swim, etc, camps that will be held at AU this summer, go to www.auburn.edu/summercamps or contacts us at opo@auburn.edu or 334 844-5100.
The Georgia Ensemble Theatre offers camps and classes over spring break and during the summer. http://theseus.studiovis.com/dCMS/get07/index.php?pid=74
Center for Disease Control Disease Detective Camp is offered July 7-11 and July 21-25. The deadline for applications is April 25, 2008 http://www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm
Duke TIP Offers Summer Programs for High School Students Check out at www.tip.duke.edu (9th – 12th graders) Creative Writing – Ghost Ranch, NM Filmmaking – Chapman, CA Astronomy, Physics and Astrobiology, PARI, NC Geophysics, Earthquake Seismology & Crustal Tectonics, PARI, NC Institute of Computational Science – Duke University, NC Leadership Institute – Duke University, NC Pre-Law Institute – Duke University, NC (10th – 12th graders) Italy: Architecture & Art History England: A Diplomat’s Perspective on World Politics France: Paris through the Eyes of Its Greatest Minds China: A leader in the Global Economy Costa Rica: Tropical Medicine and Ethno biology Costa Rica: Tropical Ecology
See Mrs. Edwards or Mrs. Whitley for more information if interested in any of the above summer programs. |
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