Summer Youth Programs 2013

Classes for Youth Ages 6-16

Our Summer 2013 Programs are now available for registration.

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Come to Southern Oregon University this summer for an unforgettable, hands-on, educational experience. We will be offering over 50 exciting classes and residential camps. To get on the mailing list for our Pre-College Youth Programs Summer Brochure by calling (541) 552-6452.

Summer Classes

Arts/Culinary
College Prep
Computers/Photography/Video
Dance/Music/Theatre
Recreation/Sports
Science/Strategy Games/Engineering

Arts/Culinary

Sponsored by Huycke, O’Connor, Jarvis, Dreyer, Davis & Glatte, LLP

Amazing Animal Artworks!

Let your imagination take you to the wild places where real and imaginary animals live! Your instructor will guide you as you experiment with pencils, colored pencils and pastels and you learn to draw your favorite animals and the world around them.
Instructor: Craig Honeycutt
Ages 6–8, July 22-26, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Location: Campbell C
Course No: 300043 Fee: $99

Beginning Drawing and Cartooning

‘Toon up your drawing skills as you experiment with pencils, erasers, markers and other art supplies to bring out the best of your imagination. Learn to draw from a professional artist as you create characters, animals and creatures of all kinds bringing them to life in your art!
Instructor: Craig Honeycutt
Ages 8-12, July 22-26, M-F, 10:00-12:00
Location: Campbell C
Course No: 300076 Fee: $99

Chair Today Art Tomorrow

Get ready to set your imagination free as you learn to artistically alter furniture! Transform a simple chair into a beautiful masterpiece! Learn about the latest trend in ‘upcycling’ and experiment using various surface design techniques to create sculptural art. Students will be provided with a chair that they can alter and take home. Hands on demonstrations include sanding, painting, collage and adding paper mache sculptural detail.
Instructor: Mary Wilkins-Kelly
Ages 9-13, July 29- Aug. 2, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Location: Campbell C
Course No: 300085 Fee: $99

Close Ups: Abstract and Close Up Photography

Use your camera to evoke a feeling or to visually express how you see the world up close. Create dynamic photos through the use of shape, color, texture, pattern, light and shadow.The class will take photo excursions throughout the SOU campus to find inspiration for your abstract images. Learn how to slow down, observe subjects closely and add visual impact to your photographs. Please note: All students need to bring a digital camera with fully charged batteries.
Instructor: Mary Wilkins-Kelly
Ages 8-12, July 29 – August 2 M-F, 10:00-12:00
Location: Campbell C
Course No: 300086 Fee: $99

Collage a La Matisse

Join us for this creative, playful class as you make bright colored collages like the French painter Matisse! Invent your own personal themes or be inspired by Matisse’s themes from the circus world and legends. You will learn special cut-out techniques that he used to create his book “Jazz” as you compose your own incredible works of art!
Instructor: Isabelle Alzado
Ages 8-12 July 29-Aug.2, M-F 1:00-3:00
Location: Campbell A
Course No: 300082 Fee: $99

Get Real: Exploring Realism in Art

Draw yourself crazy in this fabulous class! You’ll learn fundamental skills of composition and experiment with light and shade as you compose your very own masterpieces using inspiration from contemporary film and graphic novels. Discover how artists like Rembrandt, Michelangelo and Millet employed realism to create portraits, moody landscapes and realistic creatures while you apply new skills and detail to each piece and master new techniques each day.
Instructor: Craig Honeycutt
Ages 11-14 July 29-Aug. 2, M-F, 10:00-12:00
Location: Campbell A
Course No: 300087 Fee: $99

Got it Covered! Chunky Book Creations

Think outside the book as you explore your creative skills and apply collage and mixed media techniques to create your own ‘chunky book’. Chunky books are fat, stiff-paged books with so many layers and embellishments that the book will not close. Add secret pockets, pull-outs, tabs and unique features to cover your one-of-a-kind creation!
Instructor: Sherri Beeler
Ages 8-12 July 8-12, M-F 10:00-12:00
Location: Campbell A
Course No: 300088 Fee: $99

Kids in the Kitchen

Experience the wonderful world of cooking and be inspired to create delicious dishes! You’ll measure, mix and stir using the tools of the culinary trade. The skills and techniques you learn will help you create lunches, snacks and sweet treats that are sure to impress and taste good too! You and your classmates will develop a special menu on the last day of class.
Instructor: Marilyn D. Moore
Ages 8-12, July 15-19, M-F 9:00-12:00
Location: TBA
Course No: 300089Fee: $139

Monster Anatomy Made Fun

Learn how to draw the essential parts of virtually every monster, elf, dwarf, robot, troll, fairy, and dragon from the beginning of time in this blast of a class. Explore and understand the anatomy of these magical creatures as you create realistic drawings of their dwellings in caves, mountains, forests, deserts and rivers using as many details as you can imagine!
Instructor: Craig Honeycutt
Ages 8-12, July 8-12, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Location: TBA
Course No: 300021 Fee: $99

Off the Eaten Path: Culinary Arts Camp

What is Mise en Place? What knives do you use for chopping, slicing or peeling? If you need answers to these and other questions then join us for Off the Eaten Path, a hands-on culinary experience you won’t forget! You’ll learn plenty of keys to the kitchen as you create sweet and savory dishes and recipes from around the world. You’ll even create edible food art as you learn from professional culinary art instructors.
Director: Marilyn Moore
Ages 8-12 August 5-9, M-F, 9:00-4:00
Location: TBA
Course No: 300090 Fee: $259

Poetry and Art from the Heart

Explore how the written word and the visual become inseparable in this exciting class that encourages creative freedom of expression as you blend words and art. Experiment with different poetic forms such as haiku, acrostic poetry and free form and be amazed at how these two art forms dance with each other and inspire your imagination.
Instructor: Isabelle Alzado
Ages 11-14, July 8-12, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Location: Campbell A
Course No: 300091 Fee: $99

Passion for Fashion: Fashion Design and Illustration

Do you love shows like Fashion Police and Project Runway? Do you have a passion for fashion and costume illustration? Whether you are into vintage or contemporary fashion trends there will be plenty of room for inspiration in Passion for Fashion. A professional artist will help build your drawing skills, stretch your imagination and boost your creativity as you design unique costume and fashion illustrations of your own.
Instructor: Craig Honeycutt
Ages 9-13, Aug. 12-16, M-F, 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: Hawthorne Classroom
Course No: 300092Fee: $99

College Prep

College Prep Institute

Come learn what getting into college is all about. This college preparation program provides you with effective test-taking strategies and test preparation skills to help you succeed on the SATs. A college essay seminar provides an opportunity for you to learn the components of an effective college admissions essay. An evening parent seminar will focus on timetables, evaluating colleges, applications, finances, and applying for scholarships.
Instructors: SOU Staff and a team of qualified instructors who have experience preparing students for college.
Ages 14–18, August 5-9, M–F, 9:00-12:00
Location: EP 256 and EP 292
Course No: 320004 Fee: $199

Computers/Video/Film/Photography

iPhoneography: the Next Revolution in Art

Learn to use your smart phone as a powerful tool for creative self-expression. Get comfortable shooting, processing and social sharing photo and painting apps that turn your Apple or Android smart-phone into a swiss-army-knife-art-tool: a digital camera, a pocket editing studio, and a direct link to other serious phone artists around the globe. Note: Students must have their own iPod Touch 3, 4, 5 or an iPhone 3, 4, 5 or a late-model Android smartphone; they must also have their own iTunes/Google Play account and know how to download apps from it. Some minimal instruction will be provided, but to get the most from this course, students must have a mobile device and already know how to connect it to the appropriate App Store.
Instructor: Meri Walker
Session I: Ages 13-16, July 22-26, M-F, 10:00-12:00
Session II: Ages 13-16, August 12-16, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Location: Session I - Central Hall 28, Session II Central Hall 12
Course No. 330043 Fee: $99

Movie-Making Magic

Learn about all the elements of film making — scripts, props, costumes, directing, cameras, and more. You’ll create original scripts, and then shoot the movie “on location” on the SOU campus using digital video equipment. The last day will be movie day, so bring your family and enjoy some treats.
Instructor: David Cosand
Ages 9-12 July 15-19, M-F, 9:00-12:00
Location: Britt 251
Course No: 330035 Fee: $139

Claymation/Animation

Explore the world of object and clay animation. Using colorful modeling clay, create fanciful creatures and cartoon-like characters with settings for your stories. You will be using "stop-action" animation and learn basic camera techniques and composition to record your character’s movements. Build on your camera and storytelling skills in this hands-on, fun-filled class and take home your projects on a disk.
Instructor: Samar Dawisha
Session I: Ages 9-13 August 5-9, M-F, 9:00-12:00
Session II: Ages 9-13 August 12-16, M-F, 9:00-12:00
Location: Campbell A, Session I and Campbell E, Session II
Course No. 330008 Fee: $139

Lights, Camera…Action!

Work as a production team to create your own short film using professional production techniques. You’ll brainstorm creative ideas, write your scripts, scout shooting locations and use props and costumes as you direct and then shoot your film using digital video equipment on the SOU campus.
Instructor: David Cosand
Ages 11-14, August 5-9, M-F, 1:00-4:00
Location: Britt 251
Course No: 330020 Fee: $139

Video Game Design

Explore the high-tech, fast moving world of video games, design concepts and possible vocation. From Atari's Pong to the Natal Projection XBOX 360 you will canvass the various genres and gaming platforms. Learn game development tools like GameMaker to learn basic game design elements from game flow and sprite creation to backgrounds and sound all wrapped into basic programming exercises.
Instructor: William Hennes
Session I: Ages 11-14, July 8-12, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Session II: Ages 11-14, July 22-26, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Location: Central104
Course No: 330032 Fee: $99

Flash! Awesome Computer Animation

Introduce yourself to the Flash Animation computer program in this exciting interactive class. Learn how web developers use Flash in webpage design. Dive into the Flash environment and find out about the tools for creating animation and learn basic animation concepts.
Instructor: Otis Richardson
Ages 9-12 July 29-Aug. 2, M-F, 9:00-12:00
Location: CE 104
Course No: 330026 Fee: $139

Tell it Like it Is: Digital Storytelling

Everyone has a story to tell. What’s yours going to be? In this exciting new class you’ll learn from a professional how to use technology to write, capture, edit, and digitally publish an original story enhancing it with photography, audio, video, and a variety of online tools.
Instructor: David Cosand
Ages 11-14 Aug. 12-16, M-F 9:00-12:00
Location: Britt 251
Course No: 330034 Fee: $139

Epic Tech Institute

Do you have a passion for gaming, computers, electronics, and new technology? Have you ever wanted to learn how to manipulate photos? Make animations? Tell an epic digital tale? The Epic Tech Institute provides you with the opportunity to do all of the above and much, much more! Discover your digital potential using the latest and greatest computer technologies, state-of-the-art equipment and a staff of professionals with years of industry experience. Enjoy a flexible course that provides you with the creative freedom need to create multiple projects and develop knowledge and skills that will last you a lifetime.
Director: Anthony White
Ages 9-14, July 8-12, M-F, 9:00-4:00
Location: RVTV and Britt 251 Computer Lab
Course No: 330041 Fee: $259

Dance/Music/Theatre

Conservatory for Young Theatre Artists,
Camelot Theatre Company (CTC)

This exciting camp is designed to either introduce or expand the developing artist in the areas of improvisation, voice, acting, dance and Shakespeare. Working with professional artists, the day moves from classes to workshops to a performance of select material for an audience of family and friends.
Instructors: Livia Genise leads a team of instructors Amanda Andersen, Genevieve Andersen, Kendra Taylor and Karl Iverson, all associated with the popular Camelot Theatre in Talent, Oregon.
Ages 9–17, August 19-23, M–F, 9:00–4:00
Location: Theatre Arts Building
Course No: 340003 Fee: $259

Music and Games Galore!

Sing, move and giggle your way through this playful class! Musical games are a wonderful way for you to make new friends as you share in the fun of making all kinds of music. You’ll learn to play with music and melodies as you discover new rhymes, rhythms and songs. Discover how you can sing in tune and keep a beat at the same time with your new friends!
Instructor: Heather Hutton.
Ages 7-10, July 15-19, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Location: Campbell A
Course No: 340039 Fee: $99

Theatre on the Spot!

Celebrate the art of improvisation in this class as you learn how saying “yes” can change the outcome of a story. You’ll play theatre games designed to help you experience the joy of creating a character or scene on the spot. You’ll even discover how mistakes can add to dramatic action. You’ll gain confidence, learn teamwork, listening and narrative skills as you learn how to work on stage as actors and as audience members in a fun and safe environment.
Instructor: Kyndra Laughery
Ages 8-12 July 22-26, M-F, 1:00-3:00PM
Location: F & G Classroom
Course No: 340034 Fee: $99

Recreation/Sports

Engarde! Fencing Fun

Safe inside a mask and jacket, you will be introduced to the exciting sport of fencing. Learn the skills of touching (scoring on) your partner, while avoiding being scored on, as well as learning the respect, ethics, and camaraderie involved in this classic sport. Note: All equipment supplied.
Instructor: Dylan Shelton
Session I: Ages 9-12, August 12-16, M-F, 10:00-12:00
Session II: Ages 9-12, August 19-23, M-F, 10:00-12:00
Location: PE 132
Course No: 370032 Fee $99

Horsing Around at the Flying L Ranch

Calling all horse lovers! Learn to ride and care for horses this summer in classes that are based on CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) instruction. Each session includes mounted lessons, lectures on horsemanship theory and safety, horse related crafts and activities, as well as an introduction to the wholesome ranch life. Campers participate with pride in the routine hands on care and handling of horses and find out what it really means to own a horse. Note: At the start of each session, campers are evaluated, matching mounts and lesson plans to the ability of the individual.
Instructors: Owner, Leslie Hunter and the Flying L Ranch Staff
Session I: July 8-12, Ages 7-10, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Session II: July 15-19, Ages 11-14, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Session III: July 29- August 2, Ages 7-10, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Session IV: August 5-9, Ages 11-14, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Location: Flying L Ranch
Course No: 370037 Fee $199

Hot on the Court - Cool in the Pool

Whether you want to improve your game or are just a beginning player, you will learn creative drills, basic strokes, serving techniques, and how to play a match. After heating it up on the court, cool down with your teammates in the SOU pool playing water games.
Instructor: Dana Yearsley
Session I: Ages 9-13, July 22-26, M-F, 9:00-12:00
Session II: Ages 9-13, August 12-16, M-F, 9:00-12:00
Location: Lower McNeal Tennis Courts and McNeal Pool
Course No: 370039 Fee: $139

It’s a Racquet! Tennis for Beginners

You can’t beat this step-by-step introduction to tennis to start you on your way to becoming a pro! Amaze yourself as you learn the basics of serves, volleys, backhand strokes and overheads and the footwork you’ll need to win on and off the courts! Individual instruction and teamwork will all be part of the game in this fun filled class.
Note: Please bring a racquet if you have one. Some racquets may be supplied upon request.
Instructor: Dana Yearsley
Ages 7-10, July 15-19, M-F 9:00-11:00
Location: SOU Stadium Tennis Courts
Course No: 370040 Fee: $99

Junior Golf Institute

What can be better than golf in the summer! Join in this ‘swinging’ class designed for beginning and intermediate players. Practice your swing, chip, and putt as you learn etiquette and rules. Start learning how to play like your golf heroes! Note: All equipment is included in the class fee.
Instructor: Anthony Ulloa
Ages 7-12, Aug 5-9, M-F, 12:00-1:00
Location: Centennial Golf Club, Medford
Course No: 370026 Fee: $69

Rock the Wall – Survive the Wild!

If you like to climb to new heights and are looking for some excitement, come learn how to climb like a pro on the University’s climbing wall. You will learn basic bouldering techniques, practice top roping and rappelling and learn proper equipment use and safety skills.
Mix it up as you learn outdoor survival skills like shelter building, orienteering and knot tying. By the end of the week, heights and outdoor adventure will be your new best friends!
Instructor: Katie MacDiarmid
Ages 9-13, July 29-August 2, M-F, 9:00-12:00
Location: McNeal Rock Wall
Course No: 370046 Fee $139

The Scoop about Scuba

Dive into this introductory scuba class for recreational divers. You will learn to set up and put on dive gear, learn basic skills through practice and become comfortable with all aspects of diving in a fun and exciting week-long class designed to prepare you for open water diving. Discover the thrill and excitement of feeling ‘weightless’ under water as you learn about neutral buoyancy, pool entries, mask removal and replacement, safe ascent and descent using scuba gear in the swimming pool. You’ll also explore theory regarding physics, physiology, and safe div¬ing practices. Note: Students must complete a medical questionnaire and demonstrate competent swimming abilities. Students must provide their own mask, booties, fins, snorkel, course workbook, and textbook*. Wet suits and other gear will be provided. In order to receive Open Water Certification, students must complete four open water dives arranged through Triton Ocean Outfitters at an additional charge following this class. Students aged 16 will get an Open Water Certification. Students aged 12-15 can learn to scuba dive with the permission of a parent or legal guardian. Upon completion of the course, these students will be issued a Junior Open Water Diver certification. *Details provided upon confirmation of registration.
Instructor: Steve Kem
Session I: Ages 12-16, July 8-12 M-F, 9:00-1:00
Session II: Ages 12-16, July 22-26, M-F, 9:00-1:00
Location: McNeal Pool and Classroom PE116
Course No: 370045 Fee: $189

Science/Strategy Games/Engineering

Bee Academy

Discover what all of the buzz is about in the Bee Academy! You will get a hands-on, up close experience as you study the fascinating life of the honeybee. The SOU apiary, which includes three installed bee hives located adjacent to the community garden will be our classroom. Young beekeepers will wear protective bee suits and use beekeeping equipment to explore the inner workings of a bee hive. Record your observations in your own Bee Log as you monitor the health of the queen, taste real honey, and plant native wildflowers in the garden as a food source for the honeybees. At the end of Bee Academy, you will receive your own Bee Badge as a certified beginner beekeeper, equipped with the knowledge and curiosity to be lifelong friends with the honeybee!
Instructor: Ryan King
Session I: Ages 8-12, July 22-26, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Session II: Ages 8-12, July 29-August 2, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Location: SOU Community Gardens and Classroom EP 292
Course No: 380079 Fee: $99

Bird’s Eye View

Take a walk on the wild side as you use real field scientist’s tools and your own natural instincts, to explore local wildlife, with a special focus on birds. You’ll meet expert guest speakers and bird watchers who have taken flight around the world to see exotic birds, learn how to identify bird calls, use a field guide, and chronicle your adventures in your very own field journal full of your own notes, drawings, and discoveries. Through nature games, trail hikes, and lots of activities you’ll gain a bird’s eye view of their wonderful world.
Instructor: Hannah Kolni
Ages 9-13, August 12-16, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Location: Campbell A
Course No: 380080 Fee: $99

CSI: Crime Scene Investigators Institute

Become a detective and conduct forensic science tests on evidence found at mock crime scenes. Learn crime scene analysis and explore physical evidence for clues. You will work with fingerprints, hair, fibers and inspect impressions. Discover CSI basics as you investigate chromatography, examine blood samples, and test for DNA to piece together the information you need to crack forensic mysteries!
Director: Chris Rennaker
Ages 8-12, July 8-12, M-F, 9:00-4:00
Location: Campbell C
Course No: 380049 Fee: $259

Dig In and Catch the Buzz!

Come explore the SOU’s community gardens through the lens of the bees, bugs, slugs and other creatures that live and work there. You’ll dig deep into garden biology and botany and get your hands dirty as you plant seeds and harvest vegetables for a delicious daily snack. It will be yum, fun and lots of sun playing games and creating art as you learn all about how the garden grows!
Instructor: Hillary Lowenberg
Ages 6-8, August 19-23, M-F, 9:00-12:00
Location: SOU Community Garden and Classroom EP 292
Course No: 380081 Fee: $139

Explosive Science

Exploding . . . foaming . . . popping . . . spraying . . . science can make a real mess! Explore why things explode, implode and sizzle. In this class you'll learn the science behind things like soda spraying out of a can, Old Faithful, building implosion, earthquakes, and rockets. Have safe fun as you make your own mini-rockets, volcanoes, Mentos fountains and more!
Instructor: Chris Rennaker
Ages 8-12, August 5-9, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Location: Campbell C
Course No: 380082 Fee: $99

Exploration Station

Calling all Explorers! Discover how explorers use maps and models to uncover the amazing world of glaciers, mountains, volcanoes, rivers, and more. Strike out on the SOU campus to locate buried treasure and create your own treasure map! You will examine a variety of real-world maps and models from around the globe and use your new skills to build a fantasy island out of clay and map your original landscape.
Instructor: Katie MacDiarmid
Ages 9-12, August 5-9, M-F, 10:00-12:00
Location: Classroom SC 102
Course No: 380083 Fee: $99

Extreme Machines: Engineering Design Challenge

Discover the secrets of building machines and structures of all kinds in this hands-on class! You will learn the principles of design while competing in a bridge building challenge. Master each project using your Design Journal to record your design and building process. You’ll create your own balloon-powered cars, build a battery from a lemon, create a giant Rube-Goldberg machine, and more!
Instructor: Katie MacDiarmid
Ages 9-12, July 22-26, M-F, 9:00-12:00
Location: Campbell A
Course No: 380084 Fee: $139

Grossology: The Science of Gross Things

In this yuck-filled program, you’ll become a grossologist-in-training and learn fascinating information about the grosser side of life. From the biology of scabs to the chemistry of snot, you'll dive into the icky, oozy, and gooey stuff. Each disgusting topic includes activities using materials that you can find at home.
Session I: Ages 6-8, July 15-19, M-F, 10:00-12:00
Session II: Ages 9-12, July 15-19, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Instructor: Sylvia Branzei
Location: Campbell C
Course No: 380085 Fee: $99

LEGO Robotics Olympics

Engineering and the Olympic spirit meet to compete in this class that will teach you the basics of LEGO robotics. Using LEGO Mindstorms software you’ll learn to build and program robots using motors and sensors as you work in teams to compete in a variety of competitions and activities. Have fun as you construct robots all week and see what they can do!
Session I: Ages 9-13, July 15-19, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Session II: Ages 9-13 August 5-9, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Instructor: Chris Duval
Location: Campbell E
Course No: 380060 Fee: $99

LEGO Robot Challenge Workshop

Work in teams to meet challenges and learn mechanical and software design as you design, build and program a robot to compete against others in 3 separate challenges. Celebrate your engineering skills by building advanced LEGO structures using Mindstorms software and equipment. Previous robot and LEGO experience is helpful!
Instructor: Chris Duval
Session I: Ages 9-13 July 22-26, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Session II: Ages 9-13 August 19-23, M-F, 10:00-12:00
Location: Campbell E
Course No: 380088 Fee: $99

The Master Move: Chess Fun and Challenge

Play the opening game like an open book, the middle game like a magician and the endgame like a machine. Increase your enjoyment of chess and discover the lives of the chess pieces and pawns and how they cooperate. It’s your move as you assess the situation on the board, have a blast with strategy, tactics, chess puzzles and even speed chess. Come join the fun!
Instructor: Ed Hirsch
Session I: Ages 11-14, July 15-19, M-F, 9:00-12:00
Session II: Ages 11-14, August 19-23, M-F, 9:00-12:00
Location: Campbell A
Course No. 380086 Fee: $139

Mousetrap Engineering

You will be challenged to use your creativity and construction skills to design and build a vehicle that will attempt to travel thirty meters powered only by the energy of a mousetrap! Advanced designs and speedier cars will be possible for those willing to exceed the challenge.
Instructor: Justin Silva
Session I: Ages 8-12, July 8-12, M-F, 9:00-12:00
Session II: Ages 8-12, July 29- August 2, M-F, 9:00-12:00
Location: Campbell E
Course No. 380073 Fee: $139

Seriously Scientific Summit

Experience a week of real science investigations, research and exploration! Through microscopes and binoculars, we will discover the amazing plant and animal diversity of the Rogue Valley and beyond. Hands-on activities such as compass skills and scavenger hunts, dissections, and small hikes will strengthen your knowledge of science inquiry and research of biologists. Other activities will require goggles and lab coats as you conduct experiments in physics and chemistry. Guest appearances by resident scientists will join the fun and share knowledge and enthusiasm for their field of study. Every day will be something new, different and exciting. Come join us!
Directors: Jessica Kelliher and Lucy Whitridge
Ages 8-12, August 12-16, M-F, 9:00-4:00
Location: Campbell C
Course No. 380077 Fee: $259

Vet Med Camp

This exciting class will take place at the Jackson County Animal Shelter where you will learn behavior training and the basics of the care and handling of a variety of animals. You may assist the staff in exercising, walking and brushing the dogs, playing with the puppies in ‘Puppy Place’ one day and you may assist in the care and feeding of cats and kittens on another day. Animal specialists and veterinary professionals will visit you as you explore the different professions in animal care and welfare to share their expertise.
Instructors: JCAS Staff, Volunteers, veterinary professionals & animal specialists
Session I: July 8-12, M–F, 1:00-3:00, ages 10-14
Session II: July 29-August 2, M–F 1:00-3:00, ages 10-14
Location: Jackson County Animal Shelter
Course No: 380051 Fee: $99

Wildlife Detectives

Become a wildlife forensic scientist and gather clues to solve wildlife crimes! The National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory right here in Ashland is the only one of its kind in the country dedicated to solving wildlife crimes. Explore the job of a Wildlife Detective as you gather and analyze physical evidence from bones, hair, teeth, feathers, and tracks from a mock crime scene. Discover efforts to fight real-world threats against endangered animals.
Instructor: Stacey Perry
Ages 8-12 Aug. 5-9, M-F, 10:00-12:00
Location: Campbell C
Course No: 380087 Fee: $99

Residential Camps

Because of the popularity of our residential programs, we encourage students to complete and submit their applications early. Please call 541-552-6452 to receive a brochure and application.

ACADEMY 2013

A Camp for Talented and Highly Able Students
Session 1: June 23–29, grades 5 and 6
Session 2: June 23–29, grades 7 and 8

ACADEMY offers stimulating academic classes, workshops, cultural experiences, social and recreational activities for talented and highly able students who have completed grades 5 through 8. Students selected for each weeklong residential session live on the Southern Oregon University campus, where they bring their love of learning, humor, and unique talents to a community where intelligence and creativity are valued and supported.
Fee: $695 (Junior Counselor $495) + $25 application fee.
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Academia Latina 2013

A Camp for Latino Students
August 11–17, grades 7–9
Academia Latina is designed to inspire Latino students to explore the learning and career opportunities that a university education offers. Academia Latina provides classes, workshops, cultural experiences, and recreational activities for Latino students who have completed grades 7 through 9. Students selected for the weeklong residential camp on the SOU campus interact with other Latino students from southern Oregon while being challenged by creative, bilingual instructors and exciting activities.
Fee: $695 (scholarships available) + $50 student activity fee
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Camp M.D. (Medical Detectives) 2013

A Health & Science Careers Honors Experience
August 4-8, 2013 – for high school students completing grades 9-12
This exciting five day residential camp is designed for students to explore a variety of health care professions through hands-on activities and by spending time with health science professionals. Participants will have fun, meet new people who share the same interest, stay in a college dorm and experience the academic setting of SOU.
Fee: $625
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Konaway Nika Tillicum 2013 - Native American Youth Academy

A Camp for Native American students
July 13-20, 2013, grades 7-12
Konaway Nika Tillicum is a residential academy exploring a broad range of classes, lectures, cultural experiences and recreational activities in a university setting. Students selected interact with other Native American students from throughout Oregon. Participants spend time with tribal elders and Native American teachers during classes, lectures, and presentations. Scholarships are available.
Fee: $825
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Oregon Outdoor Adventure Camp 2013

From the Mountains to the Sea
July 28- August 1 – for girls only, grades 8-9
A residential camp for the wild and curious! Participants will canoe the Klamath Marshes, explore the pristine water of Crater Lake, discover the wonders of the Oregon Caves National Monument, and experience Oregon’s unique ocean beaches. Students will stay the first night on the SOU campus, then camp at Lake of the Woods, and stay in yurts at SOU’s Deer Creek Field Station. Fee: $535
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Sea Camp of Oregon

A Camp at the Oregon Coast
August 18–21, ages 10–13
1:00 pm Sunday–6:00 pm Wednesday
SEA Camp of Oregon offers a unique, hands-on learning experience at the beautiful coast of Charleston, Oregon. Participants explore tidepools, go crabbing, observe marine wildlife, hike, and get involved in many other activities and field trips. Students live in the dorms at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology and have access to lab facilities for exciting classes and presentations. Location: Depart from parking lot in front of SOU Cox Hall on Frances Lane, Ashland. Fee: $525
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Other SOU Summer Programs

These programs are offered through other SOU departments. Please contact them directly for information.

SOU Sports Programs 2013

The following sports camps are offered through the Athletics Department at SOU. For information, call the number listed for the program you are interested in.

SOU Boys and Girls Basketball Camp
June 17-21 and June 24-28, K-6th grades
Contact Lynn Kennedy at 541-552-6044
kennedyl@sou.edu

SOU Raider Football Camp
June 16-19, 9-12 grades
Contact Nathan Chin at 541-552-6832
chinn@sou.edu

SOU Womens Soccer Academies
June 30, July 7, 28 and Aug. 4, ages 11-17
Contact Jon Clement at 541-552-6726
clementj@sou.edu

SOU Wrestling Camp
July 7-10, ages 10 and up
Contact Coach Mike Ritchey at 541-944-7259
ritchey@sou.edu

SOU Girls Volleyball Camp
July 16-18, grades 6-8
July 21-25, grades 7-12
Contact Josh Rohlfing at 541- 552-6728
rohlfingj@sou.edu

Summer at SOU

Get a jump on college!
Take summer classes at southern Oregon University. Special rates for students entering their junior and senior year of high school, on 100 and 200 level courses.

Youth Programs Class Locations

SOU Ashland Campus

Britt: Britt Hall, between Churchill and the Stevenson Union, SOU Campus
Campbell: Campbell/OLLI Building, 655 Frances Lane, SOU Campus (behind Starbucks)
CE: Central Hall, Center of the SOU Campus
EP: Education/Psychology Building, S Mountain Avenue, SOU Campus
F & G Classroom: Inside Cascade Dining Hall, Next to Campbell/OLLI Building, SOU Campus
Hawthorne Classroom: Inside Cascade Dining Hall, Next to Campbell/OLLI Building, SOU Campus
MA: Marion Ady, Center for the Visual Arts, SOU Campus
McNeal: McNeal Pavilion/Rock Wall/Pool, Webster Street, SOU Campus
PE: Inside McNeal Pavilion, Webster Street, SOU Campus
RVTV: Rogue Valley Community Television, 1525 Webster Street, SOU Campus
SOU Community Gardens: Adjacent to parking lot #36, Mountain Avenue
SOU Stadium Tennis Courts: Wightman Street, SOU Campus
Theatre Arts Building: Corner of Ashland Street and University Way, SOU Campus

In Ashland
Flying L Ranch, 776 W Valley View Rd.

In Medford
Centennial Golf Club, 1900 N Phoenix Rd

In Phoenix
Jackson County Animal Shelter, 5595 S Pacific Hwy