KU News Release

Feb. 15, 2006
Contact: Todd Cohen, University Relations, (785) 864-8858.

KU announces summer camp lineup

LAWRENCE — The following is a list of University of Kansas 2006 summer academic and athletic camps:

ACADEMIC

DUKE UNIVERSITY TALENT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM
Residential academic program for qualifying gifted students in grades 7-10. June 11-July 1 and July 9-29. Contact (919) 668-9100. Learn more at www.tip.duke.edu/summer_programs/index.html.

FRESHMAN SUMMER INSTITUTE
Four-week academic and residential program aimed at newly admitted KU freshmen. Students take five credits of coursework and live in the residence halls. June 4-30 and July 2-28. Kansas residents: $2,100; out-of-state residents: $3,500. Apply online at www.advising.ku.edu/fsi. Applications are due by May 1.

HEALTH CAREERS PATHWAYS PROGRAM
For high school seniors and college undergraduates from disadvantaged or minority backgrounds who are interested in becoming physicians. June 5-July 28. Program pays transportation costs and stipend to students. Applications and instructions available at www2.kumc.edu/oced/hcpp.htm. Contact Ashley DeVilbiss, (913) 588-3088.

JAYHAWK DEBATE INSTITUTE
Two-week policy debate. June 25-July 8. $950 overnight, $500 day camper. Three-week extended policy debate. June 18-July 8. $1,250 overnight, $750 day camper. Contact (785) 864-9893 or coms3@ku.edu.

KANSAS JOURNALISM INSTITUTE
Grades 7-11. June 18-22. $350. Contact John Hudnall, (785) 864-7625, or kspa@ku.edu.

MATH AND SCIENCE CENTER
The Non-Bridge Summer Institute is for rising high school freshmen to rising high school seniors from Shawnee, Douglas and Wyandotte counties. These students are from low-income backgrounds and/or potential first-generation college students who are interested in pursuing a career in the math or science fields. June 4-July 14. The Bridge Summer Institute is for incoming college freshmen. Students take six credit hours of coursework and live in the residence halls. June 4-30. Learn more at www.ku.edu/~eop/Math&Science

MIDWESTERN MUSIC CAMP
Junior High Camp for grades 6-8. June 11-17. $675 resident, $400 day camper. Senior High Camp for grades 8-12. June 18-24. $675 resident, $400 day camper. Marching Band Camp for high school students. July 9-13. $400 resident, $275 day camper. Jazz Workshop. July 9-14. $550 resident camper, $350 day camper. Contact James Hudson, (785) 864-4730, or musicamp@ku.edu. Learn more at www.musiccamp.ku.edu.

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM SUMMER WORKSHOPS
Science day camps for ages 8 to 11. June 19 to 29. $80. Contact (785) 864-4173. Learn more at www.nhm.ku.edu/Hdocs/DayCamps.html.

PROJECT DISCOVERY
A one-week residential camp to help teen girls explore the excitement of engineering. Grades 9-12. June 18-24 and July 16-22. $350; financial aid available. Contact Florence Boldridge, (785) 864-3620, or fboldridge@ku.edu. Learn more at www.engr.ku.edu.

KU SURVIVOR: ENGINEERING OUTBACK
Weeklong, guys-only intensive learning camp for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. The camp lets students explore the different engineering disciplines through classes led by KU faculty. July 23-28. $500 covers housing, meals and laboratory materials. Contact Dawnelle Prince, (785) 864-3622, or dsprince@ku.edu.

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY SUMMER CAMP
A pharmacy career exploration and education camp for high school students. June 18-23. $375. Contact Gene Hotchkiss, (785) 864-3591, or ghotchkiss@ku.edu.

SERTOMA-SCHIEFELBUSCH COMMUNICATION CAMP
For children age 4-12 with and without communication challenges. Session I: June 19-23 and 26-30, 9 a.m.-noon; Session II: June 19-23 and 26-30, 1-4 p.m. $100 per session for children without communication challenges; $20 for children with communication challenges. Contact Jane Wegner, (785) 864-0645, or jwegner@ku.edu. Learn more at www.ku.edu/~splh/CommunicationCamp/.

UPWARD BOUND SUMMER INSTITUTE
A residential program in which students enroll in classes designed to improve their academic skills and help them prepare for college. Students from Shawnee, Douglas and Wyandotte counties may apply. Non-Bridge Summer Institute. June 4-July 12. Bridge Summer Institute. June 4-30. Contact Teronda Lampkin-Hunter, (785) 864-3415.

WRITERS WORKSHOP
Science Fiction Writers Workshop. June 25-July 9. $400. Campbell Conference. July 7-9. $35 for early registrants, $48 for last-minute. Intensive English Institute on the Teaching of Science Fiction. July 10-21. Three credit hours may be earned. Contact James Gunn, (785) 864-3380. Learn more at www.ku.edu/~sfcenter/courses.htm.

ATHLETIC

JAYHAWK BASEBALL CAMPS
Day camp for ages 5-12. June 5-8. $125. Super Skills day camp for ages 9-12. July 10-13. $345 overnight, $245 day camper. High school all-star camp. July 29-Aug. 2. $449 overnight, $349 day camper. Contact (785) 864-7907 or mlbagby@ku.edu. Learn more at kuathletics.collegesports.com/camps/kan-camps-basebl.html.

BONNIE HENRICKSON JAYHAWK BASKETBALL CAMP
Elite Camp for girls entering grades 10-12 with one year of varsity playing experience. June 16-18. $195 overnight, $150 day camper. Individual Camp for girls entering grades 5-12. June 25-28. $305 overnight, $250 day camper. Jayhawk Team Jamboree for junior varsity, varsity and high school AAU teams. July 1. $15 per player, minimum of eight players per team. Coaches: contact Katie Capps, (785) 864-7164, or ktcapps@ku.edu to reserve a spot. Junior Jayhawk Camp for girls and boys entering grades 1-5. July 17-20. $60. Contact the women’s basketball office, (785) 864-4938. Learn more at kuathletics.collegesports.com/camps/kan-camps-baskbl-henrickson.html.

BILL SELF KANSAS SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP
Young men ages 8-19. June 11-15 and 18-22. $400 overnight, $305 day camper. Parent/child camp for boys and girls ages 4-7 accompanied by adult 21 and older. June 23-24. $195 per pair. Learn more at kuathletics.collegesports.com/camps/kan-camps-baskbl-boys.html.

JAYHAWK CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK CAMPS
Ages 10-18. July 16-20. $395 overnight, $295 day camper. Contact (785) 864-3486 or dluman@ku.edu.

JAYHAWK FOOTBALL CAMPS
Kids Camp for grades 4-6. June 1. $25. OL/DL Camp for grades 9-12. June 3. $25. Satellite Camp Wichita for grades 9-12. June 7. $25. Kicking and Punting Camp for grades 9-12. June 10. $75. Overnight Skills Camp I for grades 10-12. June 11-13. $210 overnight, $180 day camper. Overnight Skills Camp II for grades 7-9. June 13-15. $210 overnight, $180 day camper. Super Jayhawk Camp for those entering grade 12 in fall 2006 only. June 17. $25. Contact (785) 864-3392 or jchadl@ku.edu.

KU WOMEN’S GOLF CAMP
For girls ages 10-18. June 25-29. $795 overnight, $625 day camper. Contact Roy Edwards, (785) 864-3382, or redwards@ku.edu.

KU PARENT-CHILD GOLF CAMP
For boys and girls ages 10-18 and an adult. July 14-16. $750 per pair. Contact Roy Edwards, (785) 864-3382, or redwards@ku.edu.

JAYHAWK BOYS GOLF CAMP
For boys ages 10-18. June 11-15 and 18-22. $700 overnight, $600 day camper. Contact Ross Randall, (785) 842-1714, or rossran@ku.edu.

KANSAS SOCCER CAMPS
WeeKicks for boys and girls in grades K-5. June 5-9. Day Camp for boys and girls in grades 5-8. June 12-16. Residential I. July 23-26. Residential II. July 27-30. Contact Kara Lowery, (785) 864-5833, or klowery@ku.edu.

SOFTBALL CAMP
July 9-12. $300 overnight, $250 day camper. Contact Christi Musser, (785) 864-7964.

JAYHAWK SWIM CAMP
For competitive swimmers ages 9-18. Technique camp. May 29-June 2. $405. Skills camp. June 2-4. $305. Both camps: $650. Contact Pam Byrn, (785) 864-7924, or pbyrn@ku.edu.

TENNIS CAMP
June 4-8 and 25-29. $525 overnight, $335 day camper. Contact (800) 645-3226. Learn more at www.ussportscamps.com.

KANSAS VOLLEYBALL CAMPS
Grades 6-12. Setter camp. June 3. Hitter camp. June 4. Defensive specialist camp. June 5. $80 each. Overnight skills camps. June 6-9 or July 9-12. $300 overnight, $255 day camper. Contact (785) 864-7959 or volleyball@jayhawks.org.

KU SPORTS SKILLS AND FITNESS
Boys and girls age 5-14. June 5-30 and July 3-28. $180. Contact Jim LaPoint, (785) 864-0785, or jdl@ku.edu.

SUMMER CHEER AND DANCE CAMP
June 22-25. $185 overnight, $100 day camper. Contact Cat Jarzemkoski, (785) 864-3002, or catj@ku.edu.

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