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About Youth Programs
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Western Washington University celebrates its 30th year offering a diverse range of academic enrichment programs for students in grades K-12.
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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.GROW
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, 2012Global 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 4-7September-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
Register online!
Summer Registration Opens
January 1, 2012
Early registration deadline:
May 15, 2012
Discount available on
Summer Programs with an *TESTIMONIALS
"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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Cost and Registration
Bellingham Program
Program cost: $198 per adult and child pair (includes instruction, activities and Thursday night's tail gate party). Each additional adult is $139; each additional child is $79. If you are staying on campus and/or eating meals on campus there are additional costs. (Alumni Association members, WWU faculty and staff receive a $25 discount at time of registration.)
Housing: A two-bedroom university residence hall can be reserved for $67 (evening of Thursday, July 19). Children must share a unit with an adult. Each unit contains four single beds. A maximum of four people are allowed per unit.
[Confirmation materials if you are staying on campus]
Commuting: If you are driving in each day and parking on-campus, a permit is required. It can be purchased at the Visitors Center. A lounge will be available for day-camper use in the Resident Hall.
[Confirmation materials if you are not staying on campus]
Meals: A "meals only" package can be purchased for $29. The package includes one breakfast (Friday) and two lunches (Thursday and Friday) at the Dining Hall. Alternatively, individual meal tickets may also be purchased for cash at the Dining Hall.
Note: The Thursday night "Tailgate Party" is provided at no additional cost..
Cancellation & Refunds: If you need to cancel your registration, you must do so two weeks before the camp start date in order to receive a refund (less a $50 administrative fee). Cancellations received after July 5, 2012 will not be eligible for a refund, although arrangements can be made for a substitution in case of unforeseen or emergency situations.
Anacortes Program
Program cost: $235 per adult and child pair (includes instruction, activities and Thursday night's beach barbecue). Each additional adult is $139; each additional child is $79.
(Alumni Association members, WWU faculty and staff receive a $25 discount at time of registration.)
Lodging: A block of rooms has been reserved at Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn located at the Washington State Ferry Terminal exit. Please call (800) 852-8568 and ask for the Grandparents āUā room block discount. Rooms need to be reserved prior to Friday, July 20, 2012 to receive the discounted rate. For a listing of other lodging in Anacortes, please visit the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce.
Meals: Program cost includes lunch each day, a beach BBQ Thursday night and a continental breakfast Friday morning.
Additional details will be provided in your confirmation packet. However, you are welcome to contact us at anytime with questions!
Cancellation & Refunds: If you need to cancel your registration to Grandparents "U", you must do so two weeks before the camp start date in order to receive a refund (less a $50 administrative fee). Cancellations received after July 19, 2012 will not be eligible for a refund, although arrangements can be made for a substitution in case of unforeseen or emergency situations.
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Grandparents "U"
About Grandparents "U"
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Topic Descriptions
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Cost & Registration
Testimonials
Register now!
- Bellingham - Anacortes
Contact
Diana.Bakkom@wwu.edu
360.650.6821
Benefits for
Alumni Association Members
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College Quest
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Global Connections
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Odyssey of Science & Arts
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Western Arts Preparatory Academy (WAPA)
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Summer Youth Theatre Institute (SYTI)
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Western Kids Camp
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WWU LAKEWOOD JR SAILING CAMP
Youth Programs is self-sustaining and contingent upon sufficient enrollment.

CONTACT US
- youth@wwu.edu
- 360.650.3308
- WWU-EESP,
Youth Programs
516 High Street, MS 9102
Bellingham, WA 98225

