Registration for the Barbara Shineman Summer Scholars Summer Camps 00 Exploring Nature at Rice Creek, Sheldon Institute and STEAM -- is now open for families.
Visit oswego.edu/summercamps to register.
Camp drop-off is from 8 to 9 a.m., and student pick-up runs until 5 p.m. Scholarships are available for those with financial need.
Organizers look to ensure participating children will learn, explore and have tons of fun at SUNY Oswego’s summer camps.
Options include:
July 8 to 12 and July 15-19: Exploring Nature: Exploring Nature is a summer camp designed for ages 5 to 16 to encourage young people's curiosity about their world through habitat exploration, nature walks, learning games and science and creative activities. The camp invites children and young adults to experience the state-of-the-art Rice Creek Field Station science facility, 350-acre natural area and five miles of trails skirting forests, fields, ponds and streams. Through guided immersion in a natural environment, participants develop a sense of place, a connection to nature, and an understanding of their local environment, while learning how to be good stewards of the Earth.
July 22 to 26, July 29 to August 2: Sheldon Institute for Barbara Shineman Scholars: Open to students entering grades 2 through 10, this program provides children an opportunity to explore their interests and develop their skills and talents in a fun and engaging way. The 45th annual Sheldon Institute is specifically designed to address the academic and cultural needs of curious and creative students. Because organizers of the Sheldon Institute believe education should be informative and enjoyable, the program includes hands-on courses in art, music, culture, science, technology, fitness and wellness to enrich the minds of students and plant the seeds for future education. The program's goal is to create a learning environment where children can thrive and make lasting connections with peers who share their passion for creating and learning.
Aug. 5 to 9, Aug. 12 to 16: STEAM Summer Camp: As the demand for talented coders, game developers, robotics engineers and designers continues to increase, many families are turning to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) education in the summer to enhance their children’s skills and knowledge. SUNY Oswego’s Division of Extended Learning STEAM Summer Camp for ages 6 to 13 is a fun, interactive and uniquely designed program that allows students to explore, imagine, collaborate, create and problem-solve, all while learning 21st-century skills that will help them succeed in school and beyond. Classes provide small and large-group learning with very individualized attention. Students will have some screen time for programming, coding, game design and robotics, but the program's goal is to get them engaged with each other. They will participate in hands-on science, technology experiments and art projects. They will also practice team-building skills and take field trips around campus.
Email summeryouthprogram@oswego.edu for more information, or follow the SUNY Oswego Youth Programs Facebook page for updates.
-- Submitted by SUNY Oswego Youth Programs