June 17, 2011

Media Advisory -- Summer Camps

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Summer activities and camps in the coming weeks at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will provide great story opportunities for reporters, photographers and news crews.
The Division of Continuing Education hosts a majority of the camps while Touch of Nature Environmental Center and the Student Recreation Center handle a few as well. The schedule for June 19-July 1, accompanied by a brief description of the camp, opportune times to get stories, and contact information for each camp includes:
• Camp Little Giant, with three sessions between June 19 and July 1. Camp Traditions I is June 19-24, Camp Traditions II is June 19-July 1 and Camp Traditions III is June 26-July 1. All three sessions are for adults over 21 years old with physical, cognitive or developmental disabilities. To arrange a media visit, contact Vicki Lang-Mendenhall at 618/453-1122 ext. 231 or by emailing vickil@siu.edu.
• Eco U, June 20-24 at Touch of Nature Environmental Center. Survival 101 is an Eco U camp for kids entering grades 2-7 and is designed to teach campers how Native Americans survive utilizing the land. For more information or to set up a media visit, call 618/453-112 ext. 250 or email kate4h@siu.edu.
• Summer Wings Camp II, June 19-24 at the Southern Illinois Airport. This weeklong aviation camp is for students in grades 9-12. Media should contact Steve Goetz at 618/453-9258 to arrange a visit or for more information call the Division of Continuing Education at 618/536-7751.
• TV News Camp, June 19-24 at SIUC. Participants in grades 9-12 will explore the world of TV news and learn how to write, produce, edit and perform “under the lights” as part of a news team. Media are welcome between 9 and 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Contact Clare Mitchell at 618/453-4308 or Jason Hartz at 618/453-4303 before arriving or for more information call the Division of Continuing Education at 618/536-7751
• Junior High Volleyball Camp, June 19-21 at the SIU Arena. Athletes in grades 6-8 will develop and improve their volleyball skills with Saluki coaches and players. Media are welcome June 20-21 from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. For more information, contact Peter Chang at 618/453-4589 or the Division of Continuing Education at 618/536-7751.
• Challenge to Excellence, June 19-24. This summer camp for grades 8-10 has activities that focus on improving a student’s thinking skills in math, science, creative writing and other content areas. For details about visiting the camp, contact John McIntyre at 618/453-2415.
• Engineering Camp, June 20-22 at the Engineering Building. Youth in grades 6-8 will meet 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to learn about engineering with hands-on activities. Media are welcome any time except between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., but should contact Judy Sherwood at 618/453-7789 before arriving. For more information, you can also contact DCE at 618/536-7751.
• Travel Through Time, June 20-24 at the Student Recreation Center. This session from Dawg Days at the Rec simulates time-travel as campers ages 7-12 participate in fun activities based on life when their parents and ancestors were kids. For more information or to set up a media appointment, contact Kathy Hollister at 618/453-1277 or email hollistr@siu.edu.
• Camp Rec, June 20-24 at the Student Recreation Center. This is a half-day afternoon program for children ages 4-6. Campers learn to work together using fitness to develop motor skills. For more information or to set up a media appointment, contact Kathy Hollister at 618/453-1277 or email hollistr@siu.edu.
• Beginning Engineering LEGOs Camp, June 20-24 at Quigley Hall. Children in grades 1-2 will be introduced to engineering in this morning camp. Jon Davey, award-winning teacher and project director for the Kid Architecture and LEGO camps, is starting his 30th year of design teaching. Media should contact Davey at 618/453-3734 before arriving or the Division of Continuing Education at 618/536-7751 for more information.
• Intermediate Engineering LEGOs Camp, June 20-24 at Quigley Hall. This slightly more advanced engineering camp for children in grades 1-2 meets in the morning and features camp projects such as conveyor belts, motors, and bridges using LEGOs. Media should contact Jon Davey at 618/453-3734 before arriving or for more information call the Division of Continuing Education at 618/536-7751.
• Advanced Engineering LEGOs Camp, June 20-24 at Quigley Hall. Campers in grades 3 and up will experience fun and educational sessions of engineering featuring LEGOs. Inspiring faculty will present the afternoon camp. Contact Jon Davey at 618/453-3734 before arriving or the Division of Continuing Education at 618/536-7751 for more information.
• WeDo Robotics Engineering LEGOs Camp, June 20-24 at Quigley Hall. Students in third grade or older will use LEGO Education WeDo hardware and software to think, create and learn about subjects such as mathematics, literacy, science and social studies. Contact Jon Davey at 618/453-3734 before arriving or call the Division of Continuing Education at 618/536-7751 for more information.
• Young Writers Workshop, June 21-25, primarily at Faner Hall. This program gives students in grades 10-12 the opportunity to explore and develop their writing skills. To schedule a media appointment call Allison Joseph at 618/453-6813 or for more information contact the Division of Continuing Education at 618/536-7751.
• Girls Make Movies Camp, June 26-July 1. Campers in grades 9-12 will create stories and learn how to produce video in a fun environment. Media are welcome 9 to 11:30 a.m. To arrange a media visit or for more information, contact Clare Mitchell at 618/453-4308 or Jason Hartz at 618/453-4303. For additional information call the Division of Continuing Education at 618/536-7751.
• Jr. Salukis Boys Basketball Camp, June 27-29 at SIU Arena. This camp is open to young players entering kindergarten through grade 3. The baskets will be lowered and the balls will be slightly smaller to emphasize technique and to give children a basic introduction to the game of basketball. Media are welcome between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact Ron Smith at 618/453-5460 or the Division of Continuing Education at 618/536-7751.
• Beginning Robotics Camp, June 27-30 at the Applied Sciences and Arts Technology Labs. This camp will provide kids ages 11-15 with a basic understanding of electronics and programming. The camp is in session 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday and media are welcome during those times but its preferable you contact Martin Hebel at 618/453-8806 for the best times to visit. Call the Division of Continuing Education at 618/536-8806 for more information.
• Kid Architecture Day Camp, June 27-July 1 at Quigley Hall. This camp for grades 4-6 is designed to teach young people about the concepts and ideas behind the built environment. Media should contact Jon Davey at 618/453-3734 before arriving. Call the Division of Continuing Education at 618/536-7751 for more information.
• Eco U, June 27-July 1 at Touch of Nature Environmental Center. Campers entering grades 2-7 will participate in Wonderful Water, a session that explores the world that we sometimes do not see underwater. For more information or to set up a media visit, call 618/453-112 ext. 250 or email kate4h@siu.edu.
• History… Science… = Survival, June 27-July 1 at the Student Recreation Center. This session from Dawg Days at the Rec looks at history and adventures taken by some early explorers and educates campers on survival methods. For more information or to set up a media appointment, contact Kathy Hollister at 618/453-1277 or email hollistr@siu.edu.
• Theater Camp, June 27-July 1 at the Student Recreation Center. Campers ages 8-12 spend time building their acting skills using exercises and games. For more information or to set up a media appointment, contact Kathy Hollister at 618/453-1277 or email hollistr@siu.edu.
• Action Zone, June 27-July 1 at the Student Recreation Center. Campers transform into superheroes during this afternoon camp and have adventures while making friends during this half-day camp. For more information or to set up a media appointment, contact Kathy Hollister at 618/453-1277 or email hollistr@siu.edu.