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Global Connections with Science

July 22-August 9 (Grades 4-6)

Spend 1, 2 or 3 weeks on Western’s campus exploring engaging science topics with new friends during this exciting summer program.  Join students in grades 4-6 from South Korea sponsored by JLS Academy for a fun Western experience. Each weekly session is a balance of morning enrichment and afternoon recreational activities that are designed to foster active minds and bodies.
Weekly Themes

Week Date Themes
1 July 22-26 Space Odyssey
2 July 29-August 2 Designing & Building the Future
3 August 5-9 Earth Science: Quakes and Shakes

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University resources and facilities create an extraordinary learning environment where students investigate hands-on science, nature and arts.  The award winning Wade King Recreation Center  provides the perfect setting to continue the morning learning through afternoon “camp” activities; including swimming, rock-wall climbing, archery, arts and crafts, and much more.

Wait that’s not all –
summer camp is about fun activities! A special full-day field trip is scheduled each Wednesday. Transportation, admission and supervisory staff are provided by JLS.

Field Trips
July 24 – TBD
July 29 – TBD
August 7 – TBD

Students are divided into 2-3 classrooms to ensure the adult to child ratio of 1-10.

Lunch is provided in the “all-you-can-eat” University cafeteria on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Detailed Daily Schedule –
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Academic Period 
8:45-9 a.m. Check-in
9-9:30 a.m. Entry activities; team-building games
9:40-11:40 a.m.  Lessons based on theme
11:40-11:50 a.m.  Closing and clean-up
11:50- noon Pack-up/wash hands
Noon-12:45 p.m.  Lunch in cafeteria
12:45-1 p.m. Walk to WKSRC

Recreation Period
1-3 p.m.  *Activity rotations (vary each week, each day)
3:15-3:30 p.m.  Snack time
3:30-4:15 p.m.  Pool time
4:30-4:45 p.m.  Check-out


*Team-building activities include: rock-climbing, board games, field or gym games, sports, archery, hiking, arts and crafts are based on weekly theme.

What to Bring Daily
  • Two (2) snacks and refillable water bottle
  • Attire for swimming and sporting activities (swimsuit, towel, tennis shoes)
  • Sunscreen and any other sports gear
  • Sack lunch for Wednesday field trip
     
FREE 20 minute, convenient unload and load parking permit for easy drop-off and pick-up.

Join the fun exploring Western and making new friends!

Space is limited, early registration is encouraged.

Cost (Includes instructional materials, 4 cafeteria lunches, afternoon recreation, Wednesday field trip):

$150 per week
$140 per week if registering for 3 weeks



Cancellation and Refunds
A full refund is granted if a Global Connections with Science session is cancelled. No reduction in fees is given for late arrival, early departure, vacations, special events, short-term illness or expulsion for disciplinary reasons. Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing 14 working days before the first day of the scheduled session; a $50 weekly per session handling charge will be deducted. Refunds will not be granted for requests postmarked less than 14 days before your session begins.

Mission Statement: Global Connections with Science provides opportunities for youth from different cultures to build connections through academic and recreational programming in a cooperative student-centered university setting.




































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