UT Tyler 2010 Summer Camp Information

April 9, 2010

The University of Texas at Tyler 2010 Summer Camp Information.

UPDATED: April 14, 2010

• RISE (Research Involving Student Engineers)

July 11 – 16 (residential program)

UT Tyler Ratliff Engineering and Science Complex

$350 (Requests may be considered for scholarships to cover a portion or all of the cost)

Jennifer Scott, assistant director East Texas STEM Center

903.565.5716

Jennifer_Scott@uttyler.edu

This residential program gives participants the opportunity experience life on a college campus with classes and workshops during the day and activities in the evening. Students will design and assemble equipment to gather data for an experiment to be collected on a high altitude balloon. UT Tyler College of Engineering and Computer Science faculty will conduct workshops related to their disciplines, and students will learn about careers in these fields, as well as appropriate educational preparation for college. Students will present their projects to parents at the conclusion of the camp.

(Payment must be made within two weeks of acceptance)

http://cecs.uttyler.edu/summercamp.htm

• Children’s Wellness Camp (Ages 5 – 12)

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

June 14 – 18 (Session I)

July 12 – 16 (Session II)

UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center

$50 (HPC members), $80 (non-HPC members)

Stefani Webb

swebb@uttyer.edu

The camp is designed to help children develop a healthy lifestyle through enjoyable physical and intellectual activities including nutrition education, swim lessons, “brain games” and non-traditional sports.

http://www.uttyler.edu/recsports/SummerPrograms.html

• Recreational Sports Action Camp (Grades 1 – 6)

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

June 21 – 25 (Session I)

July 5 – 9 (Session II)

UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center

$50 (HPC members), $80 (non-HPC members)

Jameson Adams

Jameson_Adams@uttyler.edu

The camp will provide a fun-filled and rewarding experience with activities including swimming, wiffleball, basketball, kickball, dance, kids aerobics and field day activities. 

• New England Outdoor Adventure Camp (Ages 16 and up)

July 23 – August 3

$900 (students)

Bob Hepler

903.566.7466

This year’s UT Tyler New England Outdoor Adventure Camp is designed to exceed the expectation of even the most hardcore outdoor enthusiast: Two days of urban adventures in Boston, hiking and mountain biking, white water rafting, rock climbing, coastal island sea kayaking and Acadia National Park activities. In addition, there will be optional fitness opportunities each morning.

Price includes airfare, room and board and all activities.

http://www.uttyler.edu/recsports/SummerPrograms.html

• Summer Swim Team (Ages 5 – 17)

8 – 9 a.m.

June 7 – August 6

UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center

$75 (HPC members), $125 (non-HPC members)

Bob Hepler

903.566.7466

This program will introduce the sport of competitive swimming to young athletes using interval training. Children must be able to swim 50 yards of front crawl to qualify.

• Swim Lessons (Ages 6 months – 14)

UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center

$25 (HPC members), $50 (non-HPC members)

Levels are parent-tot, beginner and intermediate.

For dates and times, visit http://www.uttyler.edu/recsports/SummerPrograms.html.

• Kid Fit Camp (Ages 5 – 12)

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

June 28 – July 1

UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center

$50 (HPC members), $80 (non-HPC members)

Jameson Adams

Jameson_Adams@uttyler.edu

Outdoor adventures for children including ultimate frisbee, hiking, biking, kayaking and canoeing.

http://www.uttyler.edu/recsports/SummerPrograms.html

• Adventure Camp (Grades 1 – 6)

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

June 7 – 11

UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center

$50 (HPC members), $80 (non-HPC members)

Jameson Adams

Jameson_Adams@uttyler.edu

A various themed camp for children. Participants wear different outfits depending on the theme and activities that day.

http://www.uttyler.edu/recsports/SummerPrograms.html

• Early Childhood Summer Institute

8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

June 14 – 19

Ornelas Activity Center and University Center Ballroom

For Head Start teachers and assistant teachers employed through Region 7 ESC 

(Cost is covered by Region 7 and Head Start and is only open to those participants) 

More than 200 Head Start teachers and assistant teachers will be on campus to receive professional development training on teaching content through the arts.

Dr. Kathryn L. Morrison
903.566.7016

kmorrison@uttyler.edu

Athletics:

• Baseball

James Vilade

Head Baseball Coach

903.565.5640

jvilade@uttyler.edu

http://www.uttyler.edu/athletics/camps/index.html

• Women’s Basketball

Stasha Richards

Head Women’s Coach

903.565.5983

srichards@uttyler.edu

http://www.uttyler.edu/athletics/camps/index.html

• Men’s Basketball

Kenny Bizot

Head Men’s Coach

903.565.5984

kbizot@uttyler.edu

http://www.uttyler.edu/athletics/camps/index.html

• Soccer

Kenny Jones

Head Men’s Coach

903.565.5985

kjones@uttyler.edu

http://www.uttyler.edu/athletics/camps/index.html

• Softball

Mike Reed

Head Coach

903.565.5661

mreed@uttyler.edu

http://www.uttyler.edu/athletics/camps/index.html

• Tennis

Chris Bizot

Head Coach

903.566.7499

cbizot@uttyler.edu

http://www.uttyler.edu/athletics/camps/index.html

• Volleyball

Joanna Rathbun

Head Volleyball Coach

903.565.5603

jrathbun@uttyler.edu

http://www.uttyler.edu/athletics/camps/index.html