Youth University 2008 sessions are THREE weeks instead of two!

Clayton State University, Harry S. Downs Center for Continuing Education is once again offering its Youth University program as an exciting alternative to traditional summer day camp. This year, camp sessions will be three weeks in length instead of two.

Youth University will offer two new theme-based curricula covering the traditional academic components of Language Arts, Science, Social Studies and Math, with a creative bonus in music & dance, drama, and art design.  These innovative programs offer students ages 7 - 11  a       unique learning experience designed to challenge them both academically and creatively to broaden their knowledge of different cultures and experiences through themes that all children have come to love and enjoy!

Session One: June 9-27, 2008        $399.00            REGISTER NOW!

Join Mowgli, Bagheera, Sher-Khan, and a host of jungle creatures for a fun-filled learning adventure!  Daily classes will focus on themes from the                                   Jungle Book Adventure!  Campers will learn the location of jungles around  the world; jungle animals, their habitat, and the food chain of survival; and the culture and history of India.  Wrap it all up at the end of the day by preparing for the end of session theatrical production of Disney’ Jungle Book Kids! (See Sample Schedule)

Session Two: July 7 – 25, 2008      $399.00             REGISTER NOW!

Students will be introduced to pioneers, explorers, Native Americans, and a host of historical figures as they study the Great American West!  The camp’s comprehensive academic curriculum will cover US Geography; Spanish and French discovery and settling of the American West; the Gold Rush, Daniel Boone, Davie Crockett and other historical pioneers.  Wrap it all up at the end of the day by preparing for the end of session   theatrical production of the Wild, Wild West! (See Sample Schedule)

All Youth University classes will be held at our newly renovated Clayton State University, Jonesboro location just off of Tara Boulevard and are staffed by qualified teachers and counselors with backgrounds in education, recreation, writing, the arts and athletics. Camp Hours are from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday-Friday with extended Morning and Evening care available at an additional fee. 

DOWNLOAD YOUTH UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION FLYER HERE