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Alabama Museum of Natural History Summer Field Trips

June – July

Join the Alabama Museum of Natural History for Summer Field Trips that include tubing, caving, fossil-hunting and canoeing in some of Alabama's most beautiful and interesting places. These exciting day trips are led by experienced Museum naturalists and are designed for students, adults, families and children over the age of ten. The Museum provides the transportation and equipment. For more information call (205) 348-7550, e-mail us at museum.programs@ua.edu or visit our website.

Alabama Museum of Natural History Expedition 33

Four sessions: June 1 - June 25

Wade in clear streams, hunt for fossils, and work side-by-side with scientists in the field of paleontology and ecology — all while having fun and forging friendships that will last a lifetime. There is nothing else quite like it in the state of Alabama! Choose from one of four exciting sessions depending on age and interest. No previous experience or specialized equipment is necessary for participation. For more information and registration, visit our website. Call (205) 348-7550 or e-mail us at museum.programs@ua.edu for additional information. Spaces are limited so sign up soon!!!

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, June through July. For more information on these camps, call (205) 348-3600.

SITE (Student Introduction to Engineering)

Two Sessions Beginning July 10 and July 17

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 to excel as an engineer and to discover if engineering is the right career for you. For high school students entering the 11th and 12th grades.

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

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 for infants (with parent) to five years. Kindermusik options include "Village" (ages birth – 18 months), "Our Time" (18 months – 3 years), "Imagine That!" (ages 3½ – 5 years). Sing, act, and dress up in "Disney's Beauty and the Beast" — a beginning level musical (ages 6 – 12). One-week beginning instrument camps include piano (ages 5 – 8), and drums or guitar (ages 7 – 11), and a one-month beginning violin class (June T/TH, ages 5-10)

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

Creative Writing Camp

June 13 - June 24

Local high school students (incoming freshmen to graduating seniors) are invited to participate in a two-week exploration of creative writing under the direction of poet and professor, Robin Behn. Students will experiment with different forms of writing, give a public reading and create their own publication. No previous creative writing experience is required. The camp will meet 1 to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, from June 13-24, in 301 Morgan Hall on the UA campus. Tuition is free for students. Registration is now open.

To register, send an e-mail with the student's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, school, and grade level to Katie Berger, camp coordinator, at cwc@bama.ua.edu. For more information, visit the Web site at bama.ua.edu/~cwc.

Crimson Music Camps

June

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 music.ua.edu and select the Crimson Camp link, or contact Randall Coleman, rocoleman@music.ua.edu, or (205) 348-6068.

Rural Minority Health Scholars Program

May 29 - June 30

Rural Minority Health Scholars Programs is a five-week summer program for recent high school graduates (current seniors) who are interested in becoming physicians and returning to rural Alabama to practice. Students will shadow a physician in Tuscaloosa and take one academic course for credit.

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

Rural Health Scholars Program

May 29 - June 30

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 juniors 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, (205) 348-3116, or visit cchs.ua.edu/rural_programs.

Summer Enrichment Workshop

June 6 - June 24

Gifted and talented kindergarten to 9th-grade students are invited to a three-week enrichment program (June 6-24 at Matthews Elementary School) 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. Registration is accepted April 1 – May 31.

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

Moundville Archeological Park Indian Summer Day Camps

June 6 - 10 or July 25 - 29, 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. The day camp begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. There will be a shuttle from UA to the park.

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

The Long Weekend - Summer Journalism Camp

June 17 - 19

Interested in getting involved in journalism? In this weekend series of workshops, you'll live on campus to get a taste of college life, and learn the basics of newspapers, creative writing, yearbooks, photography, and multimedia sites. Students can pick and choose which classes to take. The cost for the weekend, which includes meals, tuition, activities and dorm, is $99. More information is available at aspa.ua.edu.

Contact: Meredith Cummings, mccummings1@ua.edu, (205) 348-2772.

American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive

June 26 - July 16

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 ages 12–18, this three-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.

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 featuring classical repertory as well as new choreography by ABT faculty. Showcase performances will be held on Saturday, July 16 at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the Moody Music Concert Hall. All seats are $10.00 and can be purchased at the box office one hour prior to the performances.

Contact: Department of Theatre and Dance, (205) 348-5283 or Sarah M. Barry, UA's ABT coordinator, (205) 348-8699, or ABT New York, (212) 477-3030, ext. 3416.

Capstone Business Leadership Academy

June 13 - 22 and July 11 - 20

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 two 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 on the web 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. Cost is $350.

Contact: Lisa McKinney, lmckinne@cba.ua.edu, or visit cba.ua.edu/summeracademy.

Camp Cash

1st Term Summer
June 13 - 24, 9-11 a.m.

Hosted by the College of Human Environmental Sciences, Camp Cash is a two-week, Monday-through-Friday experience for middle school students, ages 11–14, interested in developing essential money management skills, experiencing college life, and enhancing confidence, self-esteem and leadership skills. To qualify, campers 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. Topics include financial goal setting, budgeting, credit use, investing, insurance, wealth accumulation and career planning. Total cost of $175 includes course materials, snacks and Camp Cash t-shirt.

Contact: Jan Brakefield, (205) 348-8722, jbrakefi@ches.ua.edu.

Computer Science Camps

June 6 - 24

The Department of Computer Science will host a series of Computer Science camps from June 6-24, 2011, for high school students. Camp participants will be taught multiple topics of Computer Science while learning to program a computer in several exciting contexts (robotics control and Android smartphone apps). The Computer Science camps are taught in a manner that encourages self-exploration across multiple projects. Camps are open to students from all parts of Alabama and the United States. We also welcome applications from international students. Both commuter and dorm-based options are available. Those students from outside of the commuting range to Tuscaloosa may reside in our dorms throughout the week. The camps are offered to rising sophomores through seniors (i.e., those currently in 9th-11th grades during Spring 2011). All camps are taught by UA faculty in our Computer Science labs.

For more information and registration details, please visit the Computer Science Camps website at http://www.cs.ua.edu/outreach/camps. For specific questions, please contact Dr. Jeff Gray at gray@cs.ua.edu.

Junior High / High School Athletic Training Student Aide Camp

July 16, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The University of Alabama Junior High and High School Athletic Training Student Aide Camp Staff invites you to learn more about athletic training from the athletic trainers who provide medical care to some of the best athletes in the nation. This camp is designed for junior high and high school students who are interested in gaining athletic training knowledge and skills. Topics include basic anatomy, mechanisms of sport injuries, taping and wrapping, wound care, and hydration strategies. Cost: $100 (includes certificate of attendance, camp DVD, lunch and dinner).

For additional information and camp registration, please visit our website. For specific questions, please contact Jeri Zemke, (205) 348-4560.