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    Western Washington University has been offering a diverse range of exciting programs and camps for students in grades K-12 for more than 25 years.

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    WWU's Youth Programs' staff are committed to the same high standards of quality for which Western is well known.

    Programs and courses are taught by experienced WWU faculty, teachers and instructors.

    WWU Youth Programs are self-sustaining and contingent upon sufficient enrollment.

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    Testimonials
    "He was fascinated by the subjects covered and was never, never bored." ~ parent

    "The experience gave me a good idea of what college might be like and definitely sparked interest in pursuing further education after high school." ~ student

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  • Program List

    College Quest
    Entering grades 10-12
    July 15-20, 2012

    Odyssey of Science & Arts
    Grades K-5
    January 25, 2012
    February 29, 2012
    April 25, 2012

    Entering grades 4-6
    July 9-13, 2012
    July 23-27, 2012

    Entering grades 7-9
    July 9-13, 2012
    July 23-27, 2012
    Global Connections
    Grades 4-6; July 23-August 10, 2012

    Grandparents "U"
    Ages 7-14
    July 19-20, 2012

    Western Arts Prep Academy:

    Art

    Dance
    Ages 2-12 (September-June)

    Grades K-2 (Summer)
    July 9-13, 2012

    Music
    Violin, Ages 4-7 September-June Summer: June 26-August 21, 2012    
    Summer Youth Theatre Institute
    Elementary: Entering grades 1-5
    June 25-July 6, 2012

    Secondary: Entering grades 6-12
    June 25-July 13, 2012

    Western Kids Camp
    Grades K-6 (ages 5-11)
    July 2-July 20, 2012

    WWU Lakewood Jr. Sailing Camp
    Ages 11-18
    June 25-August 24, 2012
  • Cost and Registration

    COST & REGISTRATION


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    Summer Registration Opens
    January 1, 2012

    Early registration deadline:
    May 15, 2012

    Discount available on
    Summer Programs with an *


    College Quest

    Global Connections

    Grandparents "U"

    Odyssey of Science & Arts
    Academic Year Program
    Summer Program

    Western Arts Preparatory Academy:
    Art
    Dance
    Music
    Summer Youth Theatre Institute

    Western Kids Camp

    WWU Lakewood Jr Sailing Camp

    TESTIMONIALS

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    "My child gained confidence and is even more excited about future classes."

    "My child absolutely loved it. It was exciting and informative"

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Global Connections

Mission Statement: Global Connections 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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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 23-27 Connections in Geocaching
2 July 30-August 3 Kitchen Chemistry: Locally and Globally
3 August 6-10 Fantastic Flight

Overview on themes

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 schedule each Wednesday. Transportation, admission and supervisory staff are provided by JLS.

Field Trips
July 25 – Woodland Park Zoo (Seattle)
August 1 – Pacific Science Center (Seattle)
August 8 – Birch Bay Waterslides

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            8:45-9:00 a.m.   Check-in
9:00-9:30 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
11:50-12:00 noon              Pack-up/wash hands
Noon-12:45 p.m.               Lunch in cafeteria
12:45-1:00 p.m.                 Walk to WKSRC

Recreation Period
1:00-3:00 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
$135 per week if registering for 3 weeks



Cancellation and Refunds
A full refund is granted if a Western Kids Camp 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.
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  • Global Connections

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    GENERAL INFORMATION
    Just for parents
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  • Western Kids Camp

    About Western Kids Camp Schedule and Themes
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    GENERAL INFORMATION
    Just for parents
    Confirmation Materials
    Become a Sponsor
    Donors
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  • College Quest

    About College Quest
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    Cost & Registration
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    COURSES
    Dance
    Film/Video Production
    Environmental Science
    Behavioral Neuroscience

  • Grandparents "U"

    About Grandparents "U"
    Schedule & Topics
    Topic Descriptions
    Cost & Registration
    Testimonials
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    Contact
    Diana.Bakkom@wwu.edu
    360.650.6821

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  • Odyssey of Science & Arts

    ACADEMIC YEAR
    Cost, schedule, and topics
    Confirmation Materials
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    SUMMER
    Dates, cost, and schedule
    Topics-Elementary School
    Topics-Middle School
    Confirmation Materials
    Testimonials
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  • Western Arts Preparatory Academy (WAPA)

    WAPA Website
    Art
    Dance
    Music
    Theatre
  • Summer Youth Theatre Institute (SYTI)

    About SYTI
    Mission & Vision
    Staff
    Faculty Bios
    Cost & Registration
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    WWU Theatre Department

  • WWU LAKEWOOD JR SAILING CAMP

    About Lakewood Jr.
    Sailing Camp

    Schedule
    Cost & Registration
    Testimonials
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    Lakewood Outdoor Center
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