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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 10-15, 2011

    Odyssey of Science & Arts
    Grades 3-5
    February 25, 2011

    Entering grades 4-6
    June 27-July 1, 2011
    July 18-22, 2011

    Entering grades 7-9
    June 27-July 1, 2011
    July 18-22, 2011

    Global Connections
    Grades 4-6; August 1-19

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

    Western Arts Prep Academy:

    Art
    July 25-29

    Dance
    Ages 2-12 (September-June)

    Grades K-5 (Summer)
    July 11-22, 2011

    Music
    Violin, Ages 4-7

    Summer Youth Theatre Institute
    Elementary: Entering grades 1-5
    June 20-July 1, 2011

    Secondary: Entering grades 6-8
    June 20-July 8, 2011

    Secondary: Entering grades 9-12
    June 20-July 8, 2011

    Western Kids Camp
    Grades K-6 (ages 5-11)
    July 11-July 29, 2011

    WWU Lakewood Jr. Sailing Camp
    Ages 11-18
    June 20-August 19, 2011

  • 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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Summer Youth Theatre Institute
Cost Information

Entering grades 1-12
June 25-July 13, 2012

Elementary, entering grades 1-5
June 25-July 6, 2012

Cost: $275 |
Cost for elementary group includes instruction, materials, specialized facilities, and T-shirt.

Secondary entering grades 6-12
June 25-July 13, 2012

Cost: $375 |
Cost for secondary group includes instruction, materials, specialized facilities and T-shirt.

Discounts
Two members of one family (siblings) receive a $25 discount at time of registration.

Alumni Association members, WWU faculty and staff receive a $25 discount at time of registration.

Priority registration deadline: June 15
Registrations will be accepted after June 15 on a space available basis.

Cancellation and Refunds
A full refund is granted if a program or camp is cancelled. No reduction in fees is given for late arrival, early departure or expulsion for disciplinary matters. Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing 12 working days prior to the first day of your session; a $100 handling charge will be deducted.

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  • Summer Youth Theatre Institute (SYTI)

    About SYTI
    Mission & Vision
    Faculty Bios
    Cost & Registration
    Testimonials
    Register now!
    WWU Theatre Department

    GENERAL INFORMATION
    Just for parents
    Confirmation Materials
    Become a Sponsor
    Donors
    Testimonials
    Photo/Video Gallery
  • 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
  • Grandparents "U"

    About Grandparents "U"
    Schedule & Topics
    Topic Descriptions
    Cost & Registration
    Testimonials
    Register now!

    Contact
    Diana.Bakkom@wwu.edu
    360.650.6821

    Benefits for
    Alumni Association Members

  • 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
  • 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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