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Visit Our Summer Scholars Institute & Leadership Program Website
276-944-6214
tlawson[AT]ehc.edu
30461 Garnand Drive
Emory, Virginia 24340
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Summer Scholars Institute & Leadership Program
Attn: Toni Lawson
P.O. Box 947
Emory, VA 24327-0947
CAMPER AGES: Rising 6th-12th graders
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. June 12-17, 2016: Daily
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The Emory & Henry College Summer Scholars program is a one-week residential academic program for rising middle and high school students inclined toward academic adventure scheduled for June 12-17, 2016. For rising 6th-9th graders, the traditional Summer Scholars program offers a unique mix of learning activities designed to broaden academic interests and expose students to a college-like setting. The Leadership Program, for rising 10th-12th graders, provides the same academic adventure while building the student's leadership skills.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Weightloss, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, and more. Summer Scholars Includes Hands-on Classroom Activities As Well As Extracurriculars Such As A Street Dance & Talent Show & A Visit To See A Show At Barter Theatre, The State Theatre Of Virginia.
CAMP LOCATION: Summer Scholars is located off I-81, exit 26 in Emory, Virginia on the historic campus of Emory & Henry College.
CAMP FACILITIES: Summer Scholars enjoy academic classes by day on the campus of Emory & Henry College. Students are exposed to a college-like setting and are allowed use of college facilities such as the science and computer labs, sand volleyball court, swimming pool, tennis courts, golf course, fitness center, basketball court and more!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: 2016 is the 37th annual Summer Scholars Institute & Leadership Program. Classes are taught by Emory & Henry College professors and talented locals. Staff are trained to be sensitive to student needs as well as being certified in Title IX training. The camps was awarded Best Summer Camp in Best of Virginia.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Summer Scholars Leadership Program is also available for interested rising tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade high school students. This accelerated program will provide skills and tools to help students become better prepared for leadership roles in high school as well as college. Students will have the opportunity to select from several different modules in the Leadership Program to include Servant Leadership, Leadership in Action, Faith Based Leadership and the Outdoor Adventure Program. The application can be found at Our Camp Website Link: www.ehc.edu.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: You may request assistance in providing scholarships for students in your school or district. Many school divisions assist students with either full or partial tuition for the Summer Scholars Institute & Leadership Program. The tuition for 2016 is $525. A deposit of $50 is due with each application.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
January 15: Applications are accepted Online.
$50 deposit is due at time of application. The application fee is applied to the cost of the camp.
Return the Release & Deposit Form, Health Form, and Release of Liability (Leadership Program Only) after you complete the online application.
Mail to: Summer Scholars Institute & Leadership Program, Attn: Toni Lawson, P.O. Box 947, Emory, VA 24327-0947
April 15: Deadline for applications
April 18: Acceptance letter sent by email
May 2: First tuition payment due. $300. No refunds after May 2, 2016.
May 16: Final tuition due. All forms due.
May 30: Final program information sent to parents by email.
June 12: 3 p.m. Program Registration, 4:30 p.m. Welcome Assembly
June 17: 12:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony, Wiley Hall, Auditorium
Visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.ehc.edu for more information.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Positions are available for Junior Counselors and Counselors. The residential component is an important segment of the Summer Scholars experience. Counselors provide a comfortable and safe environment for learning and living, while meeting the student’s unique social and emotional needs. Students are provided opportunities to build relationships with their peers from different backgrounds, and, most of all, the opportunity to have fun! The role of the Junior Counselor is to assist counselors and instructors in all aspects of the Summer Scholars Program.
Junior Counselors will work with students who are in the Summer Scholars Institute who are rising 6th-9th grades. During the morning, afternoon, and evening academic classes, Junior Counselors will also be assigned to classrooms to assist instructors. Junior counselors are to be a role-model for all students.
Junior Counselors do not pay tuition in lieu of the services they provide during the week. For more information and to apply online, visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ehc.edu.
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