Willamette University

Scheduling, Events and Conferences

Awesome Academic Adventures

Who can sign up?

Students entering grades 1-8 with an interest in learning more about science, the arts, world cultures and creative writing. Registration deadline: Seven (7) days prior to the beginning of the camp for which you register.

What is the program?

Four week-long sessions of custom-prepared activities for each age group. Themes of Wind, Fire, Earth and Water allow for integrated curriculum. For example, in the Wind week, students study the physics of flight, observe birds and make rockets as well as examining South American native cultures where flutes and feathers are prominent in music and art. Hands-on, lab based activities take full advantage of the wonderful facilities at Willamette. Passionate Willamette University MAT graduates teach small groups--usually no more than 10 students to each teacher. 

Wind
 Physics, Birds, Rockets, Math, History, Wind Instruments
Fire
 Chemistry, Environmental Science, Pottery, Writing, Drums
Earth
 Environmental Science, Renewable Energy, Native Americans, Botany, Sculpture
Water
 Marine Biology, Turbines, Early Settlers, Boat building, Printmaking, String Instruments

Where is it held?

In the Collins and Olin Science Centers on the Willamette University campus in Salem.

When is it held?

Wind - July 8-12

Fire - July 15-19

Earth - July 22-26

Water - July 29-August 2

If you have any questions, please contact Christine Speak, Youth Programs Coordinator, at cspeak@willamette.edu or call 503-370-6513

Cost & Registration

$225 per session, $750 for all four sessions.  

The first session begins on July 8, 2012.  Four sessions are available and begin on July 8, July 15, July 22 and July 29.  Each session runs Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm.

Registration DEADLINE:  Seven (7) days prior to the beginning of the camp for which you register.

To Register Online

To Register by Mail

  • Download a registration form and the release form.
  • Complete the necessary information, and submit to:

    Willamette University Awesome Academics
    Scheduling, Events and Conferences
    900 State Street
    Salem, OR 97301

 

Please make checks payable to Willamette University.