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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.

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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


    Register online!

    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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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 ā€œUā€ 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"
    Topics
    Topic Descriptions
    Schedule
    Cost & Registration
    Testimonials
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    Contact
    Diana.Bakkom@wwu.edu
    360.650.6821

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  • College Quest

    About College Quest
    Campus Living
    Cost & Registration
    Need Transcripts
    Schedule
    Rules & Regulations
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    COURSES
    Dance
    Film/Video Production
    Environmental Science
    Behavioral Neuroscience

  • Global Connections

    About Global Connections
  • 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
    Testimonials
    Register now!
    WWU Theatre Department

  • Western Kids Camp

    About Western Kids Camp Schedule and Themes
    Health History Form
    Rules & Regulations
    Risk/Hold Harmless Form
    Testimonials
    Register now!
    Confirmation Materials
    WWU Campus
    Recreation Services

  • WWU LAKEWOOD JR SAILING CAMP

    About Lakewood Jr.
    Sailing Camp

    Schedule
    Cost & Registration
    Testimonials
    Register now!
    Lakewood Outdoor Center

Youth Programs is self-sustaining and contingent upon sufficient enrollment.

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