WWU announces 32nd year of summer programs for grades K-12

Western Today staff

March 17, 2014

Western Washington University Youth Programs will hold its 32nd year of educational enrichment and recreational programming for youth in grades K-12 this summer, with programs ranging from science and art exploration to college-prep courses.

In addition to offerings in Bellingham and Anacortes, programs will be offered for the first time on the Kitsap Peninsula through the new Western Washington University Center at Olympic College Poulsbo.

Summer 2014 will feature several new course opportunities, including a College Quest course entitled “Ecology of Local Marine Habitats” and 13 new Odyssey of Science & Arts courses covering design, math, guitar, music technology, Spanish, nature survival and more.

Programs for summer 2014 include:

College Quest (students entering grades 10-12)

  • Global Connections (grades 4-6)
  • Grandparents University (ages 7-14)
  • Odyssey of Science & Arts (grades 4-9)
  • Summer Youth Theatre Institute (entering grades 1-12)
  • Western Arts Preparatory Academy (ages 4-7)
  • Western Kids Camp (grades K-6)
  • WWU Lakewood Jr. Sailing Camp (ages 11-18)

Registration is currently open for all summer programs at wwu.edu/youth.

Early bird registration is offered for selected programs, with a discount available for those registering prior to May 15. Western and Olympic College alumni, faculty and staff are also eligible for discounts on selected programs.

Scholarships are available through the Assistance League of Bellingham for middle school students interested in Odyssey of Science & Arts and for high school students interested in College Quest. Application information can be found on the Assistance League website at www.assistanceleaguebellingham.org/scholarship; applications are due by March 21.

For over three decades students have been inspired to explore their educational and creative passions in a safe, lively college atmosphere. In addition to personal growth, Western Youth Programs encourages youth of all ages to consider higher education as a possibility for their own future.

To learn more about Western Youth Programs, please visit wwu.edu/youth or call 360-650-3308.