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Other Youth Camps
MATLAB Mathematics & Engineering (MAT-ME) Camp - July 30 - August 2, 2012
Prepare to become an engineer by attending the MAT-ME camp and getting hands-on experience in math and engineering using MATLAB software. At the end of camp, participants will be able to solve difficult mathematical and engineering problems. The MAT-ME camp is open to all high school students and college freshmen and will be held 9:30 am-3:00 pm, July 30 - August 2, 2012. Lunch and snack will be provided. Space is limited to 20 participants. On campus housing is also available. All participants receive a T-shirt and some prizes. The top 6 participants will receive a copy of MATLAB software and additional prizes.
For more information and registration, please contact Dr. Sima Noghanian (777-4433, sima@mail.und.edu) or Dr. Reza Fazel-Rezai (777-3368, reza@und.edu)
28th Annual International Aerospace
Camp 1 - June 17 - 24, 2012
Camp 2 - July 8 - 15, 2012
The University of North Dakota's International Aerospace Camp is a full week of aviation adventure! This "college seminar" is similar to attending a week of actual college. Additionally, what makes this seminar unique is the amount of flight training each student receives. We are very interested in students who truly want to experience collegiate aviation. Your counselors, flight instructors and professors are leaders in aerospace education. You'll start with the basics of flying, experience new and exciting technology and explore career opportunities in flight, air traffic control, aviation management, and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
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June 11 - 15, 2012 - 1 pm - 4 pm
June 18 - 22, 2012 - 9 am - 12 pm
July 16 - 20, 2012 - 9 am - 12 pm
Alice is a computer program that makes creating a virtual world to tell a story or play a game easy. Drag-and-drop graphics make programming a snap for any age. Programming with Alice allows the camper to focus on the content and creativity of the story, which helps develop problem solving skills. Ages 9 - 14.
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July 9 - 13, 2012 - 1 pm - 4 pm
August 6 - 10, 2012 - 9 am - 12 pm
The advanced camp is for students who do well in the intro camp and are looking for more advanced problems. We strive to create new challenges for every camp each year. Many students who don't feel ready for the advanced camp choose to enroll in the intro camp again.
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Summer Speech-Language Clinic - Summer, 2012
The summer clinic is designed to meet the needs of children and adolescents with various communication delays and disorders. It is an intensive six week therapy program that is designed to improve children's speech and language skills.
Summer Language Processing Camp - June 12 - July 19, 2012
The goal of the Summer Processing Camp is to provide intervention and instruction to children with processing disorders.
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Summer Reading Camp - June 25 - July 12, 2012
The Summer Reading Camp is designed to promote the literacy growth of children who may be experiencing difficulties with reading and writing. Children are assessed by knowledgeable teachers and teacher candidates and a program of instruction is planned to meet each child's particular needs. In addition, we strive to make the learning experience relaxed and pleasant, so that children can feel free to take risks as they develop more positive and successful literacy strategies.
July 9 - 13, 2012
Arabic - Ages 8 - 13 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sign Language - Ages 8 - 13 - 1:00 - 4:00 pm
July 16 - 20, 2012
Spanish - Ages 9 - 13 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Chinese - Ages 8 - 13 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
July 23 - 27, 2012
Spanish - Ages 6 - 9 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
German - Ages 9 - 13 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Daily 3 hour sessions will include instruction by experienced teachers, discussion on where the language is spoken, foods, customs, stories, sports of the countries and many other experiences related to the target language. A winning combination of learning and fun!
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(Ages 9-12)
June 11 - 15 - 9 am - 12 pm
June 25 - 29 - 1 pm - 4 pm
(THIS SESSION IS FULL!)
July 23 - 27 - 1 pm - 4 pm
(Ages 12-14)
June 18 - 22 - 1 pm - 4 pm
July 9 - 13, 2012 - 9 am - 12 pm
July 30 - August 3 - 1 pm - 4 pm
Each camper will use a Lego® Mindstorm™ NXT robot kit to build a computer controlled robot. The campers will learn to program solutions to teach the robot to react to its environment. Camps will learn how to control the robot to avoid obstacles, find, pick up and carry objects, and even compete in different competitions.
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Entrepreneurship Summer Camp - June 4-8, 2012
Campers learn and develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills by: creating their own businesses, organizing a town council, marketing their business, developing a camp community, electing leaders, meeting local entrepreneurs. Students grades 4-8.
Summer Art Camp - (Ages 6 - 13) - June 25 - 29, 2012
Designing your World: Pattern, Design and Art Projects
Michelle Brusegaard
Michelle is a painter, fiber and all-around artist who will lead children through a variety of artistic experiences using pattern, design and ornamentation with media such as painting, printing and other materials. Michelle is an accomplished artist whose work has been featured her work in numerous places. She is a regular exhibitor at events such as the ArtFest and Saturday Market. Michelle has taught several Museum camps and looks forward to conducting a class again.
Summer Art Camp (ages 13 and older) - July 2,3,5&6, 2012
(A discounted 4-day rate will be applied for this camp)
Mural, Mural on the Wall
Guillermo "Memo" Guardia and Sue Fink
Teens will spend four fun-filled days designing and creating a special kind of mural with artists Guillermo Guardia and Sue Fink who are both practicing artists and members of the Museum’s education department.
Summer Art Camp (ages 6 - 13) - July 9 - 13, 2012
All "Around" Art Making: All Kinds of Art Projects
Guillermo "Memo" Guardia
Memo always surprises us with his sculptural creations, and this week promises tons of fun activities around building and sculpture using clay and other materials. Memo works at the Museum, has earned two Master’s degrees in Art and Industrial Technology, is a member of Muddy Waters Clay Center, and has been represented in galleries and museums locally and nationally.
Summer Art Camp (ages 6-13) - July 16 - 20, 2012
Art Odyssey: Imaginary Trip to New York
Sheila Dalgliesh
Take an exciting imaginary journey to New York City with artist Sheila Dalgliesh as we experiment with materials as we “visit” the city’s architecture and its artists. Sheila is well-known and loved in our community. She is a favorite teacher with the Artwise artist-in-the-schools program. Her camps are always bustling with activity and fun.
Summer Art Camp (ages 6-13) - July 23 - 27, 2012
Expanding Our 2-D Environment: Painting and Drawing
Mollie Douthit
Mollie is a painter and professional artist who is planning many projects that begin by learning and experimenting with traditional and not-so-traditional techniques and materials. Fun introductions to contemporary and historical artists who use these techniques will be part of the camp. In the end, of course, we will have made painted and drawn masterpieces.
Summer Art Camp (ages 6-13) - July 30 - August 3, 2012
Art Ambassadors: Sculpture, Painting and Drawing
Adam Kemp
Artist Adam Kemp is an ambassador for the arts involving community members, organizations, children and adults in every aspect of making, teaching and supporting the arts. His own work is featured in many businesses and galleries locally, regionally and internationally. Adam also oversees the You Are Here Gallery in Grand Forks. As well as just letting children enjoy making art to its fullest, he also believes in introducing kids to the idea of social responsibility. We’ll top off the summer imagining, building, drawing, painting, and spending an entire week of fun with Adam, ending with a finished public art work.
July 16 - 20, 2012 - 1 pm - 4 pm
August 6 - 10, 2012 - 1 pm - 4 pm
The advanced camp is for students who have attended our introductory camp or have prior NXT™ experience. In response to requests, we have added color and light sensors, along with some claws and other fun pieces. The advance camp will challenge your child with new and exciting problems to solve.
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Experience Engineering Summer Camp - July 15 - 20, 2012
This day camp will focus on a range of engineering experiences for students entering grades 9-12 with interest in science, engineering and technology. Each session will include hands-on activities and supplemental theory in different aspects of engineering. Activities may include casting of metals and polymers, mechanical testing of materials, fabrication of composite materials, structural engineering and testing, electrical circuits, robotics, and the chemical behavior of materials, among others. Class size is limited to 20 students.
Call 777-4389 for more information or email und.engineeringcamps@ad.ndus.edu
Young Scientists and Engineers Academy - July 30 - August 2, 2012
The Young Scientists and Engineers Academy (YSEA) Camp is a day camp designed each year by a committee of interested faculty, science programming supporters from the community, and many engineering and science related disciplines represented at UND. This is not a residential camp. Activities are planned for two groups - grades 1-4 and grades 5-8 in morning or afternoon sessions.
Call 777-4389 for more information or email und.engineeringcamps@ad.ndus.edu
Dal Segno String Camp - August 6 - 9, 2012
A Chamber Music Day Camp for violin, viola, cello and bass students in grades 5-9 on the campus of the University of North Dakota. Introductory and intermediate level programs, run by Northern Valley Youth Orchestras.