Western Washington University Offering Second Year of Summer Youth Programs in Poulsbo

June 4, 2015

Western Washington University Youth Programs is about to launch its second year of summer programming at the WWU Center at Olympic College in Poulsbo.

Presented in partnership with Olympic College and the City of Poulsbo Parks and Recreation, students in grades K-9 will have the opportunity to participate in one of three programs during July including Western Kids Camp, Odyssey of Science & Arts, and an intergenerational program called Grandparents “U”.

“Last year I participated in this wonderful program with my grandson,” said David Mitchell, president of Olympic College.  “Grandparents U is a clear example of how partnerships with universities like WWU are enriching our community.  As a result, I learned a few things and got to know my grandson better.”

All programs are taught by top quality educators at the WWU Center at Olympic College in Poulsbo, allowing students access to college level labs and resources.

 

Western Kids Camp
Designed for students in grades K-4, Western Kids Camp combines academic and recreational learning with the excitement of a college campus. Due to the success of last year’s offering, Western has once again partnered with the City of Poulsbo Parks & Recreation and has expanded its 2015 programming from one to three sessions, each of which will run for one week at a time:

  • July 6 – 9: Art Around the World and Performing Arts
  • July 13-16: Super Hero Academy and Bricks 4 Kidz
  • July 20-23: Out in Nature, Field Science and Nature Adventures

Each session costs $159 and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the dates listed.

Grandparents “U”

Family members can also take part in the learning experience by signing up for Grandparents “U” for children ages 7 to 14. Grandparents learn alongside their grandchild as they explore topics ranging from the nature of color to the spirit of one of the first European naturalists, David Douglas.  The 2015 schedule is as follows:

  • July 10: Color in Nature, Nature of Color
  • July 24: Douglas Fir Meets Douglas Squirrel

Each one-day session costs $199 per grandparent/grandchild pair and runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the WWU Center at Olympic College in Poulsbo.

Odyssey of Science & Arts
Odyssey of Science & Arts provides hands-on academic exploration in a college setting for students in grades 4-9.   Two age levels are offered – grades 4-6 and grades 7-9 – each with a one week offering from July 13-16:

Grades 4-6

  • Morning session from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Life at the Edge – of the Sea
  • Afternoon session from 1-5 p.m.: Dynamic Color in Nature

Grades 7-9

  • Morning session from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Dynamic Pattern in Nature
  • Afternoon session from 1-5 p.m.: Life at the Edge – of the Sea
  • The cost for Odyssey of Science & Arts is $129 per morning or afternoon session.

Western Washington University’s Youth Programs have been inspiring youth for over three decades through educational and recreational enrichment.  Taught by top quality educators and Western education students, youth enjoy access to specialized labs and university resources as they explore their educational and creative passions in a safe, lively college atmosphere.  In addition to personal growth, Western Youth Programs encourage youth of all ages to consider higher education as a possibility for their own future.

To learn more about Western Youth Programs in Poulsbo this summer, please visit http://www.wwu.edu/ee/youth/poulsbo.shtml or call (360) 650-3308.