RIO GRANDE, Ohio -- Are students can learn to think like a master artist at this year's Kids College Day Camp at the University of Rio Grande.
The Day Camp, which will have the theme "Learning to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci," will be held July 7-11 on the Rio Grande campus. The activities each day will begin at 9 a.m. and finish at 4:30 p.m. This enrichment camp is open to all area youth between the ages of 10-15, and features classes on a wide range of subjects such as archeology, creative writing, theater, art and the Civil War.
"Kids College will have a whole new look on campus this summer," said Gina Pines, special assistant to the provost at Rio Grande, in a press release. "This new approach to academic enrichment is set against the backdrop of day camping. This new approach has many advantages to both students and parents. With gas prices being what they are and day care costs rising, we understand that your money and time is more valuable than ever."
The Day Camp will offer a range of classes aimed at both challenging and entertaining students.
"Kids learn best by being fully engaged -- by using all of their senses," Pines said. "This day camp focuses on an educational approach that is hands-on, exciting and fun, while keeping students highly engaged in the subject matter at hand."
At the end of the week, the students will host an exhibition of their works, which will include papers, historical documents, scientific research and artistic creations. The program has been designed by, and will be primarily taught by Pines, who has successfully held this program in other locations for eight years. Pines has a master's degree in education and humanities, and she will be assisted by Rio Grande professors in some of the courses.
The classes will include "Chasing the Butterfly," which will focus on subjects such as journal writing, creative writing and theater; "Archeology and Ancient Civilizations," which will teach students about archeology and the cultures of ancient Egypt/Africa, Greece, Rome, China and Native Americans; "Big Blue Planet," which will focus on environmentalism, endangered species, the ecology, the oceans and backyard animals; "Time Travelers," which will teach students about the Vikings, knights and castles, the Italian Renaissance and the American Civil War; and "Contemporary Art," which will teach students about art basics, mural painting, collage art, 3-D art and self-portraits.
The fee for the week $150, which covers all materials and supplies, T-shirts, a canvas tote bat, snacks and beverages. Students are asked to bring a sack lunch each day. For families with more than one child enrolling, the first child costs $150, but every child after that costs $100.
Enrollment space is limited in the Kids College Day Camp, but there is still time to sign up. To register or receive more information, call Pines at 740-245-7439 or e-mail her at gpine@rio.edu.
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