UT Tyler Office of Marketing and Communications

UT Tyler 2011 Summer Camp Information

April 18, 2011

The University of Texas at Tyler will host the following summer camps this year:

• DIVE (Design Involving Varied Elements) Into Engineering

July 10 – 15 (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, engineering recruiter/adviser

903.565.5716

JScott@uttyler.edu

This camp provides an exciting and challenging opportunity for young engineers and scientists to explore the principles behind engineering and computer science while working in a group using the WaterBotics Curriculum to design and build a submersible robot. Faculty will conduct workshops introducing students to career and educational opportunities. Advising staff and student mentors will discuss appropriate preparation for college and STEM related careers. Students will discover and explore life on a college campus and have fun participating in recreational and team building evening activities. Parents and students will have an opportunity to share the students’ projects at the conclusion of the camp during a presentation and reception.

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

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

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

June 13– 17 (Session I)

July 11 – 15 (Session II)

UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center

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

Jameson Adams

Jameson_Adams@uttyler.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.

• Recreational Sports Action Camp (Grades 1 – 6)

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

June 20 – 24

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.

• Youth Summer Swim Team (Ages 5 – 17)

8 – 9 a.m.

July 6 – August 5

UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center

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

Bob Hepler

903.566.5571

BHepler@uttyler.edu

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)

Bob Hepler

903.566.5571

BHepler@uttyler.edu

Levels are parent-tot, beginner and intermediate.

• Kids Fit Camp (Grades 1 – 6)

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

June 6 – 10

UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center

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