Pre-College/Youth Programs
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Summer Youth Programs
Summer 2008 PREVIEW
Explore ......Discover......Dream
Come to Southern Oregon University this summer for an unforgettable, hands-on, educational experience. We will be offering many exciting classes and residential camps. For more information check out our website in April to see the complete Summer listing or get on the mailing list for the Youth Programs Summer Brochure by calling (541) 552-6452. The summer brochure will be available in April.
Kids U - A super summer program for ages 8-12
Thirty-Two classes to choose from!
Session 1: July 14-18
Session 2: July 21-25
Session 3: July 28-August 1
Session 4: August 4-8
Program curriculum has been redesigned from our popular kids college with shorter classes but keeping the wide variety of classes in drama, art, recreation, science and technology. Kid's College is open to all students who enjoy action-packed, and hands-on experiences. Classes are informal with no grades or tests.
- Options of attending morning and/or afternoon sessions
- Free Supervised brown bag lunch for students enrolled in morning and afternoon sessions
- Classes are held on the Southern Oregon University campus
HOT CLASSES - A Variety of Exciting Summer Classes for Students-Ages 6-18
Our Hot Classes include many annual favorites and new classes every year.
College Prep Institute- ages 14-18
July 7-11, 9 am-Noon, SOU Ashland
This College Prep program will provide high school students with effective test taking strategies and test preparation to help them be successful on the SAT test. A college essay seminar will provide an opportunity for students to learn the components of an effective college admissions essay. An evening parent seminar will be included to discuss timetables, evaluating colleges, applications, finances and applying for scholarships.
Ceramics: Wheeling Away with Clay
July 21-25, M-F, 9:00 am-noon, ages 7-11
July 21-25, M-F, 1:00-4:00 pm, ages 12-17
August 11-15, M-F, 9:00 am-noon, ages 7-11
August 11-15, M-F, 1:00-4:00 pm, ages 12-17
SOU Ashland campus CVA Ceramics Lab
Receive instruction on wheel, hand-building, glaze techniques, and fire your work in either low-fire stoneware or raku processes. Work at your own rate and ability level.
Conservatory for Young Theatre Artists
Camelot Theatre Company - ages 7-17
NEW DATES: August 18-22, 9:00 am-4:00 pm SOU Ashland
Come explore and experience theatre arts: imporvisation, acting, music and dance. Professionals with a wide range of depth and experience teach classes. The week culminates with a collaborative theater performance.
Media on the Move Journalism Workshop-ages 14-18
Section A: July 28-August 1, M-F, 9:00 am-3:00pm SOU Ashland
Section B: August 11-15, M-F 9:00 am-3:00pm SOU Ashland
Aspiring student-journalists are invited to attend the 2nd annual High School Journalism Workshop. Dennis Dunleavy will teach the fundamentals of crafting a news and feature story, headline writing, picture taking, editing, page design and layout techniques. Students will be introduced to Photoshop and InDesign software.
Other classes include art classes, computer and video classes, recreation classes and many more.
RESIDENTIAL CAMPS
ACADEMY 2008
An academic residential camp for talented and highly able students
June 15-21, completing grades 5-6 plus Junior Counselors (grades 11-12)
June 22-28, completing grades 5-6 plus Junior Counselors (grades 11-12) and grades 7-8
More info...
Academia Latina Youth Academy 2008
An academic residential camp for Latino students.
August 17-23, completing grades 7-9 plus Junior Counselors (grades 11-12)
More info...
Sea Camp of Oregon
Marine Biology Coastal Camp
August 17-20, ages 9-12
Explore tide pools, go crabbing, spy on seals and sea lions, and take a boat trip to see marine birds, dolphins and whales.
More info...
Crater Lake Family Outdoor Adventures
Adult/Child Weekend Residential Program for children ages 9 and up.
