Residential Camps

2008 Summer Enrichment Camps
Grades 6 – 9

ArtEdventures
Is art your passion? If so, you want to join us for this course as we explore the visual impact of color and composition. Coursework will include sketching, painting techniques, and art appreciation workshops. Learn the elements of value (shading), texture, and perspective as you create original pieces of artwork.
Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report
Enrollment Maximum: 20 students
Course Dates: July 20–25, 2008
Fee: $525

Aerospace Engineering
Engineering is the art of applying science, mathematics, and technology to everyday life. Students will learn about various engineering fields, while focusing on the aerospace industry in this course. Join us to see how aerospace engineers design and develop new technologies for aviation, space exploration, and defense systems.
Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report
Enrollment Maximum: 20 students
Course Dates: July 20–25, 2008
Fee: $525

Web Page Development
Would you like to experience one of the fastest growing industries in the world?  If so, join us for this course as you learn basic programming while creating your own Web page. Students will review the history of the Internet, explore current issues of Internet use, and develop Web
pages for presentation. This course is designed for students with limited experience in programming and/or Web page development.
Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report
Enrollment Maximum: 20 students
Course Dates: July 20–25, 2008
Fee: $525

Science: Forensics 101
Do you enjoy using clues to solve a mystery? In this course you’ll learn how to use fingerprints, secret codes, and evidence to solve mysteries. To increase your mystery-solving skills, you’ll be introduced to the principles of biology, chemistry, and geology. Now, put all these new skills together and solve that mystery!
Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report
Enrollment Maximum: 20 students
Course Dates: July 27–August 1, 2008
Fee: $525

Writer’s Round Table
Learn to express yourself by investigating the creative process of writing.  Students will build confidence in their writing skills as they create dialogue, compose poetry, develop short stories, interpret dramatic pieces, and much more.  Students will learn a variety of effective writing techniques and styles as they prepare original work for the Round Table anthology.
Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report
Enrollment Maximum: 20 students
Course Dates: July 27–August 1, 2008
Fee: $525

Ohio: What Your History Teacher Didn’t Tell You
Has anything interesting ever happened in Ohio? Join us as we explore Ohio’s myths, legends, and pop culture. Walk historic streets as you visit places where myths and legends began. Create and participate in a trivia contest, and relive some interesting moments in history.
Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report
Enrollment Maximum: 20 students
Course Dates: July 27–August 1, 2008
Fee: $525

Entrepreneurship
Do you dream about owning your own business and being your own boss? If so, join us in this course as we explore the secrets to successful business ownership.  You will learn how to use your personal skills and knowledge to get your business started, to develop a business plan, and to control your destiny. Grab your piece of the American dream!
Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report
Enrollment Maximum: 20 students
Course Dates: July 27–August 1, 2008

Fee: $525

Artistic Geometry
Can mathematics be used to create amazing pieces of art? Come find out. Join this course and create incredible pieces of artwork using hexagons, octagons, and coffee can geometry. You will use string art techniques, mobiles, and computer technology. Students will investigate geometry while exploring how geometric shapes can translate into artistic expressions. Geometry will amaze you!
Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report
Enrollment Maximum: 20 students
Course Dates: July 27–August 1, 2008
Fee: $525

Theatre Arts
“All the world’s a stage…” Do you enjoy the art of theatre? This course will allow you to experience the structure of a theatre company first hand. You will study voice techniques,
stage movement, make-up application, character development, and acting styles. Combining all of these skills, you will rehearse and perform an original script for family and friends on the final day of the camp. “Break a leg!”
Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report
Enrollment Maximum: 25 students
Course Dates: August 3–8, 2008
Fee: $525

Stupendous Study Skills
Does test taking make you nervous? How you study plays a major role in your academic success. This course will help you learn time management, note taking, and test preparation skills. You will also learn to schedule your projects and set goals by using your planner. Turn your assignments in on time and approach your next test with confidence!
Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report
Enrollment Maximum: 15 students
Course Dates: August 3–8, 2008
Fee: $525

So, You Want to Be…
What do you want to be when you grow up? In today’s society there are so many career options, how will you ever decide what you want to do? Students will explore a variety of career choices in this course as they hear from professionals. Career exploration may include computer programming, environmental engineering, architecture, law, physical therapy, and physician’s assistance. This course will help you find your career niche.
Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report
Enrollment Maximum: 20 students
Course Dates: August 3–8, 2008
Fee: $525

Busted: Fact or Myth?
If I tap the side of my soda can, will it prevent the soda from foaming over when I open the can? Can water boiled in a microwave oven suddenly explode? Join us as we use scientific principles and experiments to determine fact from myth.  We’ll use physics and chemistry as we test whether it is fact or myth.
Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report
Enrollment Maximum: 20 students
Course Dates: August 3–8, 2008
Fee: $525

Archaeology: Digging Up the Past
Would you enjoy studying “the clues” of ancient civilizations? Archaeology, the science of human culture, studies “the clues” through recovery, documentation, and analysis of material remains and environmental data. Students in this course will explore techniques archaeologists use to recover and document remains as they participate in “a dig.” Dig deeper to explore our past.
Admission Criteria: Application, school nomination, and a copy of student’s latest grade report
Enrollment Maximum: 20 students
Course Dates: August 3–8, 2008