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    REAL COLLEGE - REAL FUN

    Western Washington University celebrates its 30th year offering a diverse range of academic enrichment programs for students in grades K-12.

    Ignite the imagination with intriguing academic topics.

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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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Create memories to last a lifetime during this unique intergenerational program for grandparents and grandchildren ages 7-14.

Learn and have fun through participation in a class taught by WWU faculty. From astronomy to theatre to volcanoes, you're sure to find a class to pique your interest.

This year, you have two exciting programs to choose from:

Bellingham, WA
Western Washington University Campus
Thursday and Friday, July 19-20, 2012


FULL Anacortes, WA    New Topic image
Shannon Point Marine Center
Thursday and Friday, August 2-3, 2012


Visit our 2011 photo album to see how much fun Grandparents "U" is!

Grandparents "U" is offered in partnership with WWU Extended Education and the WWU Alumni Association.



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  • Grandparents "U"

    About Grandparents "U"
    Topics
    Topic Descriptions
    Schedule
    Cost & Registration
    Testimonials
    Register now!
      - Bellingham - Anacortes
    Contact
    Diana.Bakkom@wwu.edu
    360.650.6821

    Benefits for
    Alumni Association Members

  • College Quest

    About College Quest
    Campus Living
    Cost & Registration
    Need Transcripts
    Schedule
    Rules & Regulations
    Register now!

    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
    Register now!

    SUMMER
    Dates, cost, and schedule
    Topics-Elementary School
    Topics-Middle School
    Confirmation Materials
    Testimonials
    Register now!
  • 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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