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Summer Science Camp
Seeking 48 exceptional future scientists to begin the learning adventure this summer!
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Middle School Students Are Invited to Apply for Summer Science Camp Full Scholarships!
We’re excited to announce that the Oregon State University Department of 4-H Youth Development has been funded by another grant by the Bernard Harris Foundation and ExxonMobil Foundation and to host a summer camp for middle school (entering grades 6- 8) students to attend a Summer Science Camp on the OSU campus in Corvallis, Oregon.
We are seeking 48 exceptional future scientists to begin the learning adventure this summer! Students are invited to apply for this two-week residential camp, to be held Aug. 5-16, 2008. The full cost of the camp’s education program, field trips, food and lodging will be covered by a scholarship for those students selected to participate. The application deadline is March 19, 2008.
Selection will be based on academic commitment (not necessarily performance) and teacher recommendations. We particularly hope to receive applications from female students, students who belong to populations who are traditionally underrepresented in the fields of science and math and students from rural areas.
This is an incredible opportunity to attend a college quality camp experience! We will offer innovative programs to enhance middle school students’ knowledge in all areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). We’ll work in labs, visit researchers and teaching professors, travel to the Oregon coast and the Cascade Mountains and enjoy a wide range of recreational options as well. While teaching subject matter skills, we’re also encouraging students to stay in school and fostering leadership and citizenship. Students will live in the dorms with their assigned “camp family” including high school, college and adult staff.
The Summer Science camp will be conducted as a joint effort of the Department of 4-H Youth Development Education, the Science and Math Investigative Learning Experiences (SMILE) program, Department of Science and Mathematics Education and the College of Engineering.
The application process is simple, just download and print the PDF application forms provided below and mail it to us by the March 19, 2008 deadline. Application cover and some information are provided in English and Spanish on separate forms.
CAMPERS
Click here for the camper application in English (PDF)
Click here for the camper application in Spanish (PDF)
STAFF
Staff will be hired for the period of August 2 - 16. Staff training will be August 2 - 5 on the OSU campus.
Senior counselor staff are needed. University students and graduates are encouraged to apply.
To apply for a Senior Counselor or Senior Staff position for the summer science camp please print, complete and submit all the following documents in one packet.
ADULT/COLLEGE COUNSELORS - stipend $1000
Six positions available. Application deadline April 18, 2008 or until filled.
ADULT SUPERVISORY STAFF - stipend $1500
Three positions available. One each for grades 6, 7, 8
Visit the university website for more details about the university campus and to view a map. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
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