DAVENPORT — This coming summer, high school-aged students can participate in educational camps and instructional workshops at St. Ambrose University.
Summer offerings for 2017 will include a Mock Trial Camp, June 7-8; a Human Body Workshop and a Model United Nations Camp, both on June 19-20; and a Piano Camp, June 26-30.
The four high school experiences join a menu of previously offered summer camps for grade school students interested in chemistry, writing, health sciences and engineering. The university’s athletics department coaching staffs also host instructional camps for athletes of a variety of ages in eight of the varsity sports St. Ambrose offers.
The Human Body Workshop will be taught by members of the SAU Biology Department and will enlist resources from the university’s cadaver lab. The workshop will be open to only high school juniors and seniors.
Each of the other camps will be open to students in grades 9-12.
The Human Body Workshop and Mock Trial Camp also will be all-day, overnight opportunities that will not only provide visiting students an experience inside a college classroom, but also will introduce them to the experience of living on a college campus.
Maureen Baldwin, dean of Student and Academic Services and Community College Relations, said more classroom camps for high school students could follow next summer.
The additional camps coincide with a ramped up summer of activity on the SAU campus that includes 22 classes on campus, 28 online courses and another two hybrid offerings.
Residence halls will open to students who stay for summer classes, or who stay in the area to work in the Quad-Cities. Interns from across the country working for Quad Cities businesses also will be staying on Residence Row.
For additional information, please visit sau.edu/summer or contact Sue Ferry at FerrySusanM@sau.edu or call 563-333-6126.
The schedule of camps and workshops open to the public this summer at St. Ambrose:
Kids in Chemistry – June 5-9 | 9 a.m.-Noon
For students entering 5th or 6th grade in Fall 2017. Learn signs of chemical change, solve problems with chromatography, create electric batteries, and participate in many other exciting, hands-on activities. Space is limited to 36 students.
Mock Trial – June 7-8 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
For high school students. A one-day summer program focusing on how to present the various parts of a mock trial case utilizing actual case materials. Learn how to improve your openings and closings, how to use the rules of evidence, and how to be a better witness. The camp concludes with competition, feedback, and awards.
Young Writer's Camp – June 12-16 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Explore and create your personal writing. At Young Writers' Camp, you can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere among supportive peer authors while developing a community of writers. We will experiment with a variety of creative techniques and celebrate our work through a published anthology of writing from the contributions of our campers.
Human Body Workshop – June 19-20 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Application and parental consent required. Only for high school junior and seniors. This two-day workshop introduces junior and senior high school students to the marvels of the human body as they explore the anatomy of cadavers and learn to appreciate the gift of body donation.
Model UN – June 19-20 | Noon-10 p.m. Day One; 7:30-10:30 a.m. Day Two
For high school students. St. Ambrose University High School Model United Nations (SAUHMUN) is a two-day conference at which key activities of various United Nations bodies are simulated. Representing a variety of countries, high school students – "delegates" – will sit in on General Assembly committees, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, International Press Delegation, and International Court of Justice.
Piano Camp – June 26-30 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Open to high school students (9-12 grades), intermediate to advanced level
Students will attend daily activities on the campus of St. Ambrose University, Galvin Fine Arts Center, and Davis Hall. Campers will receive daily lessons or group lessons; an improvisation/composition class; piano ensemble class where students can play duets with their fellow pianists; and have supervised practicing. On the last day, campers will present a concert for their friends and family, showcasing what they have learned throughout the week. s
Health Sciences Adventure Camp – July 17-21 | 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Application required. For students entering 7th or 8th grade in Fall 2017.
Introduction to a variety of health professions. Students experience the challenges, opportunities, and rewards of health professions through hands-on learning provided by faculty and practicing clinicians.
For a listing of summer youth athletics camps, visit sau.edu/sportscamps
