What do you want to learn this summer?

Athletic Camps

June–July

The University of Alabama offers camps for 16 varsity sports (football, men's and women's basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, softball, men's and women's track, men's and women's swimming, gymnastics, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's golf, and cheerleading). The camps are held on various dates during June through July. For more information on athletic camps, call (205) 348-3600.

SITE (Student Introduction to Engineering)

Two Sessions: Beginning July 12 and July 19

Ever wonder what makes bridges capable of withstanding 100-mph winds or why a skyscraper doesn't collapse during an earthquake? Perhaps you'll be an engineer someday. Come to the University of Alabama campus to learn what high-school courses you will need as a prospective engineer, participate in seminars on the major fields of engineering and to discover if engineering is the right career for you. SITE is targeted for high-school students entering either 11th or 12th grade.

Contact: Gregory L. Singleton, gsingleton@eng.ua.edu or (205) 348-1447. An online application is available at site.eng.ua.edu.

Michael A. Figures Leadership Experience (MFLE)

July 12 – 15

Do you aspire to be a leader amongst your peers but haven't had the chance to develop your leadership skills? The Michael A. Figures Leadership Experience is looking for students like you. Based on the values exhibited by Senator Michael A. Figures, who emerged as a leader in Alabama during the civil rights era, this 4-day series of intensive instruction in leadership skills will help you seek and develop the leader within yourself. If you are a middle school student who has completed the 8th grade, headed to 9th grade and in good standing at your school, this program could be for you.

Contact: Gregory L. Singleton, gsingleton@eng.ua.edu or (205) 348-1447.

Capstone Summer Honors Program

June 1 - July 5

Would you like to earn college credit while getting a taste of college life—before you graduate from high school? Check out the Capstone Summer Honors Program. Through this program, you can enroll in 2 three-hour, college-level courses and in a one-hour honors course during the first term of the UA summer session. You'll stay in a UA residence hall, dine in one of the many Bama Dining facilities, and enjoy membership privileges at the Student Recreation Center. For qualified high-school juniors. Priority deadline: March 30. The cost is $1500.00.

Contact: Jami Gates at jami.n.gates@ua.edu or (205) 348-5599.

Community Music School

June 1 - July 31

Have you always wanted to play the piano, violin, flute, guitar, tuba, or some other musical instrument? Perhaps you'd like to be a member of your school chorus or your church choir or orchestra? Perhaps you are an adult who wants a beginning group class in piano or strings? Then attend the Community Music School, where you can explore and develop your musical interests and talents through private lessons or group classes.

Open to students of all ages and abilities. Other summer options include Kindermusik classes. Kindermusik options include "Village" (ages birth - 18 months, with parent), "Our Time" (ages 18 months – 3, with parent), "Imagine That!" (Ages 3½ - 5). Sing, act, and dress up in a beginning level musical (ages 6-10). One-week beginning instrument camps include piano (ages 5-7), and drums or guitar (ages 7-10).

Contact: Dr. Jane Weigel at jweigel@music.ua.edu or (205) 348-6741.

Crimson Music Camps

Jazz, Big Band, Combos: June 12 - 15
Band, Choir, Piano: June 15 - 21

A week of intensive learning that offers a wide range of experiences for the serious young music student. Options include band, piano, choir (grades 7-12). Residential and commuter options. For more information, visit www.music.ua.edu and select Crimson Music Camp.

Contact: Dr. Jane Weigel at jweigel@music.ua.edu or (205) 348-6741.

Moundville Archeological Park Indian Summer Day Camps

2 sessions, ages 9-13

Experience the wonder of a vanished Native American civilization at the park—touring the archaeology lab, seeing museum artifacts, and exploring prehistoric Indian mounds. Other activities include hiking nature trails, sampling Indian foods, playing Native American games, and arts and crafts. There will be one day classes ages 10 to adult, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Contact: Claudia Cummings at ccummings@ua.edu or (205) 371-2234. Also visit moundville.ua.edu.

Alabama Museum of Natural History (Museum Expedition 31)

Four Sessions: June 7 – July 1

Make intriguing discoveries of Alabama's diverse natural history by participating in the Museum Expedition Camp. Work side by side with scientists to learn excavation techniques, lab procedures, and fossil identification during a weeklong archaeology expedition to Old St. Stephens Historical Park in Washington County, Alabama. Enjoy afternoon recreation and evening programs led by experienced museum naturalists. Ages 14 to adult. No experience is necessary.

Contact: Judy Everett at museum.expedition@ua.edu or (205) 348-7550.

Rural Health Scholars Program

May 31 to July 2 (For 11th Graders)

Minority Rural Health Pipeline Program

May 31 to July 2 (For 2009 Graduates Only)

Want to be a health care professional or scientist? Then the Rural Health Scholars Program or Minority Rural Health Pipeline Program — both of which introduce qualified high-school junior and seniors to the health professions, science, education, and college life — might be right for you. You'll stay on campus, take college-level courses, attend field trips and seminars, and learn through hands-on experiences how science and technology are important tools in becoming a health care professional or scientist.

Contact: Cynthia Moore at cmoore@cchs.ua.edu or (205) 348-3116. Also visit cchs.ua.edu/rural_programs.

Summer Enrichment Workshop

June 8 - June 27

Gifted and talented kindergarten to 9th-grade students are invited to a 3-week enrichment program (June 8-27) of challenging and engaging activities designed to enhance special academic and creative thinking abilities. Graduate interns in gifted education at The University of Alabama teach these mini-courses, under the direction of master teachers, at Matthews Elementary School. Registration is accepted April 1 through May 31.

Contact: Dr. Jane Newman at jnewman@bamaed.ua.edu or (205) 348-1444.

Multicultural Journalism Program

June 12-21

Interested in writing for your school newspaper or being in broadcast? In this 2-week summer workshop, you'll learn the basics of news gathering, develop your skills as a photographer of news events, and gain experience in writing and producing for multimedia. For more information visit www.ccom.ua.edu/mjw.

Contact: Meredith Cummings at mjp@ua.edu or 348-2772.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Summer Program

Beginning in June

ESL students (ages 6–17) are invited to attend a 3-week ESL Summer Program. In the past, students have taken part in on-campus daytrips, physical education classes, and worked closely with counselor-interns. The program's activities are designed to help students learn English through content area classroom instruction. Students will receive instruction from UA College of Education teacher interns in the ESL master's degree program.

Contact: Dr. Miguel Mantero at mmantero@bamaed.ua.edu or (205) 348-1402.

American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive

June 29 - July 18

If you are a teenager with experience in ballet, you might be interested in the ABT Summer Intensive. Open to the nation's most talented teenage dancers, this 3-week residential dance workshop is held on the UA campus each summer. Students are selected from winter auditions held in 22 major U.S. cities.

See ABT's website for audition schedule.

While on campus, students learn dance techniques from members and guests of the prestigious New York-based American Ballet Theatre and from UA dance faculty. The ABT Summer Intensive Showcase Performance is held at the end of the workshop. Showcase performances will be held on Saturday, July 18th at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the Moody Music Concert Hall. All seats are $10 and can be purchased at the box office one hour prior to the performances.

Contact: Department of Theatre and Dance at (205) 348-5283; Sarah M. Barry (UA Coordinator) at (205) 348-8699; ABT's New York Office at (212) 477-3030, ext. 3206.

Capstone Business Leadership Academy

June 15 - 24 and July 13 - 22

Are you interested in a career in business? Would you like an up close and personal view of how today's major corporations function? The University of Alabama's Capstone Business Academy for rising high school seniors has expanded to 2 sessions and is now accepting applications. The program is designed to give high school students interested in a business career an inside look at America's business community. Information about the Capstone Business Academy is available at cba.ua.edu/summeracademy.

The brochure and application can be downloaded. The program is 10 days and includes visits to top companies in the region. The first session will be held in mid-June and the other in mid-July. Students must have a 3.4 GPA and minimum test scores. The website will provide detailed information about the program, the faculty and professionals involved, firm visits from prior years, student testimonials, and the application process. The cost is $350.

Contact: Lisa McKinney at lmckinne@cba.ua.edu.

Camp Cash

1st Term Summer

Hosted by the College of Human Environmental Sciences, Camp Cash is a 2-week experience offered with The Capitol School Summer Explorations. The 10-day program (June 15–26, 2009, 1:15–5:15 p.m.) is for middle school students, grades 6–9, interested in developing essential money management skills, experiencing college life, and enhancing confidence, self-esteem, and leadership skills. To qualify, students must have an A/B grade average and be motivated to work hard and take advantage of the opportunities available in this unique hands-on learning workshop. Total cost of $155 includes tuition, course materials, snacks, recreation, and field trips.

Contact: Jan Brakefield at 205-348-8722 or jbrakefi@ches.ua.edu.