The price has been reduced for the Young and Summer Scholars programs at Howard Payne University. Originally $150 per child, the price is now $100 each. Young and Summer Scholars will be held July 19-23, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the HPU Academy of Freedom campus.
These programs are designed to provide intense, fun and academically stimulating summer camp programming for children entering grades 1-6. The goal is to challenge school-age children academically as well as expose them to the HPU campus, college classroom and academic environment.
Summer Scholars is a program for children entering grades 4-6, with innovative instruction in computer graphics, speech/debate, science and physical education. Young Scholars is a program for children entering grades 1-3 features innovative instruction in reading, music, science and physical education.
Also, during the week, the students are introduced to the climbing wall at HPU and spend at least two days learning basic climbing techniques as part of their physical education curriculum.
The registration fee includes child’s souvenir book bag, snacks and supplies. Deadline for registration is July 12, 2010, and registration forms can be accessed from the HPU website, www.hputx.edu.
For more information, contact Dr. Julie Welker at 325-649-8508 or by e-mailing jwelker@hputx.edu.
