Kids’ Summer Camp

July 17-21, 2017

Morning session: 8:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
45 spots available for students completing grades 2, 3, 4 and 5
$200 per student

Afternoon special interest topics with lunch time supervision: 12:45-3 p.m.
15 spots for each topic available for students completing grades 2, 3, 4 and 5
$85 per student

Limited scholarships are available. Inquiries should be made through Susquehanna University's Office of Event Management at (570) 372-4354.

Register between April 1 and May 31 with a friend, and each of you will receive $10 off your registration. Both registrations must be received on the same day to qualify. Refunds will be given the first day of camp. The $10 discount will be given at registration online.

Family discount: Bring more than one child per immediate family (brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister) for any Kids' College program (Kids' Summer Camp morning or afternoon sessions or Junior Writers' Workshops) and save $30 overall. The $30 discount will be given at registration online.

After registering, please complete the medical and photo release forms.

Return forms to:

Susquehanna University

Office of Conference and Event Management

Attn: Jayme Long

514 University Avenue

Selinsgrove, PA 17870

longj@susqu.edu

Morning Session: A Three-Workshop Package

Coding Capers
Laura Williams, Instructor

Let the coding begin! Coding is the writing of computer programs and is a lot easier than you might imagine. There's something for everyone: creativity, logic, art, math, storytelling, design and problem solving all taught through the step by step creation of stories, games, and animations in a fun-filled setting. Join us on this exciting journey that will transform you from a user of technology to a creator and help build coding literacy, a necessary skill in today's computer world.

Pow! Superheroes in Training
Elizabeth Hummel, Instructor

Join the fun and find the super hero in you! Armed with art supplies and imagination, participants will explore the world of superheroes and use these personas as a catalyst to create their own superhero identity. Based on each young superhero's talents and abilities, trainees will create a name, weapon free costume, special powers, and personal logo. Activities will emphasize creativity, imagination and movement. Discussion will focus on the challenges superheroes might face, how their powers are used for good and how they might use their unique abilities to become every day superheroes in real life.

Wiggles, Squiggles, Fun and Giggles!
Deborah Owens, Instructor

In this exciting, creative thinking and art based workshop, campers will learn how to develop and extend their creativity through the use of fluent, flexible, original thinking skills. A variety of mediums will be explored through stimulating hands-on creative challenges and projects. This dynamic, interactive workshop is designed to bring out a child's unique perspective and allows him/her to think outside the box in a fun-filled setting. Taken from an experienced art teacher's bag of tricks, activities will incorporate those student favorites enjoyed over the years.

Kids' Camp Afternoon Special Topics

Campers can extend their day and choose from one of the following topics

Coding Capers Continue
Laura Williams, Instructor

Your morning coding experience continues into the afternoon with more individualized opportunities to create real programs that you can share with friends and family. Using the skills from the morning workshop, participants will become makers of technology and have an awesome experience in the process with like-minded techies.

Pow! Superheroes at Play!
Elizabeth Hummel, Instructor

This is your chance to save the world - one game at a time! Using all the knowledge you've gained in the morning workshop, put that information to work as you create and participate in a varied assortment of games with a super hero theme. From board games or a board game come to life, maybe even a miniature golf course, this workshop gives you the chance to jump into the world of superheroes and all the fun that comes with it. Let the games begin!

Journey to Japan
Junko Torii, Instructor

Through an extensive range of activities, this cultural experience will give participants the opportunity to explore the daily life, language and traditions of the Japanese culture. From calligraphy to origami and cuisine to sumo wrestling, this workshop is sure to give your child a rich taste of the Far East.