Sac State’s summer programs offer children a variety of fun courses.
Attention parents: when it comes to finding something for children to do during summer that’s entertaining and worthwhile, look no farther—Sacramento State’s annual vacation program offers all manner of fun, safe and, yes, educational activities.
Whether it be a slew of water sports, camping and outdoor activities, science adventures, athletic instruction or academic competition in programs in the disabled, Sacramento State has kids covered.
The University’s Academic Talent Search provides more than 100 academically challenging, fast-paced summer courses for sixth-to ninth-grade students in subjects as diverse as web design and the Internet, cartooning, forensic science, photography and algebra. One-, three- and five-week courses are available from June 16 to Aug. 8.
The scientifically inclined may enjoy the Scientific Adventures Summer Camp. The nine week-long sessions from June 23 to August 22 include “Gizmos, Gadgets and Goop” "Space and Rocketry,” plus “Science Detective and Extreme Sports.”
Sac State’s Aquatic Center at Natoma Lake presents plenty of water sports camps for youngsters ages 7 to 17 from June 9 through Aug. 29 (excluding the week of July 4th). These choices include canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, windsurfing and white-water rafting.
WAVE Camp provides 10-to-25 year olds with physical disabilities an array of activities including instructional and recreational aquatic programs.
Outdoor enthusiasts may flock to Peak Adventures, which offers three camps for participants age 9 to 18. The Green and Gold Camp (9-12) allows youngsters to explore the campus through river walks, swimming, and arts and crafts. The Adventure Camp features hiking, rock climbing, white-water rafting in Coloma and overnight camping for ages 12-15. Expedition Campers (15-18) spend a week backpacking with their peers, culminating with a white-water rafting ride down the South Fork of the American River.
If your kids are into sports, Sac State coaches and student athletes will lead several day camps on baseball, softball, volleyball and soccer for youngsters as well as teens.
For more information about specific programs, refer to the contact numbers and websites listed on the following schedule:
Schedule of Sacramento State youth programs Summer 2008
Learning
Academic Talent Search
7750 College Town Drive, Suite 101
(916) 278-7032
E-mail: ats@csus.edu http://edweb.csus.edu/projects/ATS
One-, three- and five-week sessions offered throughout the summer to students in grades six through nine. Call for information on required testing and application process. The application deadline is April 29.
Two one-week programs: June 16 - 20 and Aug. 4 - 8
Two three-week programs: June 23 - July 11 and July 14 - Aug. 1
Nine week-long camps this summer for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade. Begins June 23 - 27 and continues through Aug. 18 - 22.
Recreation and sports
Sacramento State Aquatic Center at Lake Natoma
1901 Hazel Avenue
(916) 278-2842 www.csusaquaticcenter.com
Programs from June 9 - Aug. 29 (excluding July 1-4) for ages 7 - 17 in sailing, windsurfing, wake boarding, canoeing, kayaking, waterskiing, jet skiing, rowing and more.
Water activities for youths and young adults ages 10 to 25 with disabilities. Two sessions offered July 7 - 11 for ages 10 to 16 and July 13 - 17 for ages 17 - 25.
Athletic day camps are available for children and teens in basketball, softball, volleyball and soccer. Contact the athletics department or check its website for updates on new summer sports programs. Registration forms are available online at www.hornetsports.com.
About the writer:
Sacramento State’s Alan Miller can be reached at 278-2835
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