Summer Camps and Summer Programs at Alfred University - Alfred, NY

Description:
How to Get Into a Top Art School is a 5-day intensive course in establishing preparation for applying to art school. Topics will include 'Building a Strong Portfolio' and 'Careers in the Arts.' The schedule includes one-on-one portfolio critiques, studio activities such as observational drawing and color study, a trip to a professional artist's studio and presentations on various artists' career paths, such as studio artists, museum/gallery work and graphic arts/web design. This program is for students entering their junior or senior year of high school who wish to continue their education at a top art school. The number of participants will be kept small to allow for individualized attention. We will accept 20-25 students into the program this year. Students are required to bring their portfolios to campus with them for review. When not in classes, students enjoy planned recreational activities which may include indoor and outdoor games, movies, visits to a nearby lake for picnics and campfires, swimming, social gatherings at the Terra Cotta Coffee House and a farewell party on the last night. Living, dining and learning together, students have ample opportunity to get to know each other and develop lasting friendships.

Program Information:
coed • students entering grades 11-12 • residential • July 18-22, 2010 • cost: $795 covers tuition, room and board, supervision, activities and program materials • application deadline: April 16, 2010

Description:
The Summer Institutes in Creative Writing are designed for high school students interested in learning new ways to improve their writing skills. They are held at the new high-tech computer writing center. The institutes provide an introduction to four of the most important and powerful genres: poetry, short fiction, the essay, and drama. In the morning, students participate in a variety of writing-intensive exercises. These morning sessions cover such topics as voice, character, and narrative. In the afternoon, using a workshop model, students critique and revise the work produced in the earlier session. When not in classes, students enjoy planned recreational activities which may include indoor and outdoor games, movies, visits to nearby Foster Lake for picnics and campfires, swimming, hiking, social gatherings at the Terra Cotta Coffee House and a farewell party on the last night. Living, dining and learning together, students have ample opportunity to get to know each other and develop lasting friendships.

Program Information:
The Summer Institutes in Creative Writing are coed, residential programs for students who have completed their freshman, sophomore, or junior year in high school.
Institute I – July 5-9, 2010 (Mon-Fri)
Institute II – July 11-15, 2010 (Sun-Thu)
Cost: $795 per Institute (covers tuition, housing, food, supervision, activities and program materials)
Application deadline: April 16, 2010.

Description:
The Summer Institute in Astronomy is designed for high school students who love astronomy and are interested in pursuing an education in the physical sciences or math. The institute is conducted at the Stull Observatory on the Alfred University Campus. The program is staffed by faculty of the Alfred University physics department. The Institute covers topics like: astronomical basics, variable star photometry, asteroid astrometry and photometry, astronomical imaging of nebulae, clusters, and galaxies, observation and analysis of solar activity, imaging and analysis of solar system objects, lunar and planetary science, asteroids, solar flares, stellar evolution, CCD imaging, galactic structure, cosmology and spectroscopy. When not in classes, students enjoy planned recreational activities which may include indoor and outdoor games, movies, a visit to nearby Foster Lake for picnics and campfires, swimming, hiking, social gatherings at the Terra Cotta Coffee House and a farewell party on the last night. Living, dining and learning together, students have ample opportunity to get to know each other and develop lasting friendships.

Program Information:
coed • residential • students entering grades 10-12 • July 18-23, 2010
cost: $895 covers tuition, housing, food, supervision, activities & program materials
application deadline: April 16, 2010

Description:
Our equestrian camps create a wonderful opportunity for all levels of riders from beginners through advanced. Campers can bring their own horses or use AU's lesson horses during their week of camp. They will be assigned a horse and during the week have the opportunity to ride and care for the horse as they refine their skills based on their own personal goals and direction..

The Residential English Camp: July 18-22, 2010 for riders aged 14-17, will accommodate hunt seat riding based on the gifts and needs of the participants. Riders will do flat work in the morning and ride over fences in the afternoon. Students will define realistic personal goals at the beginning of the week and their lessons will be directed toward helping them achieve their goals. A student show will be held at the end of the week to allow riders to demonstrate the skills they have learned.
In the evenings, campers enjoy planned recreational activities which may include indoor and outdoor games, movies, visits to nearby Foster Lake for picnics and campfires, swimming, hiking, a visit to the County Fair, social gatherings at the Terra Cotta Coffee House and a farewell party on the last night. Living, dining and learning together, students have ample opportunity to get to know each other and develop lasting friendships. The Equestrian Day Camps: July 5-9 and July 26-30, 2010 are open to riders of all levels, aged 8-16. The camps will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. English and western instruction will be offered. Campers will be assigned a horse to ride during the week and will also be involved with the hands-on care for that horse. Each camper will have 2 sessions of riding each day. When campers are not involved in riding they will be busy with arts and crafts projects and other recreational activities as well as learning stable management skills. A horse show will be held at the end of the day on Friday so campers can demonstrate for their parents the skills they learned during the week.

Program Information:
English Residential Camp: July 18-22, 2010 for riders aged 14-17
Enrollment deadline: June 15, 2010
Cost: $795 (covers tuition, housing, food, program materials, evening recreational activities and either use of an Alfred University horse or boarding of the camper’s own horse) Equestrian Day Camps: July 5-9 and July 26-30 for campers aged 8-16 • Cost: $375 • Enrollment deadline: June 15, 2010

Description:
The Alfred University Swim Camp is designed to enhance the technical aspects of stroke, training, and the strategies needed for each camper to compete at the top level of competitive swimming. Technical instructions, stretching and dry land training, training principles and stroke development are an integral part of the program. Each athlete will be videotaped and receive a DVD with stroke analysis. Additional advanced workouts will be available for competitive swimmers who are in training. In the evenings, campers enjoy planned recreational activities which may include indoor and outdoor games, movies, visits to nearby Foster Lake for picnics and campfires, hiking, social gatherings at the Terra Cotta Coffee House and a farewell party on the last night. Living, dining and learning together, students have ample opportunity to get to know each other and develop lasting friendships.

Program Information:
coed • grades 7-12 • residential or commuter • July 5-9, 2010 • enrollment deadline: June 1, 2010 • cost :$425 residential, $275 commuter • team and early bird discounts available

Description:
This exciting program offers computing experiences for both basic and advanced students. Students learn at their own pace, each at their own computer station. Both creative and practical programming will be covered, but the emphasis is on having fun. Classes are taught by college professors and advanced graduate students with experience in all realms of computer engineering. Students will experience “hands-on” learning in small classes, through regular practice, seminars and demonstrations. They can choose to learn on their own, or work in a group. When they register, students can select the areas of computing they wish to study. Instruction topics include: video game design, microcontrollers, computer languages, web page design, software applications and simple robotics. Students will learn an advanced language such as C++ or Java and can experiment with new graphics languages. Each will program different applications that they will then be able to take home. Students can learn advanced programming skills to program robots, sensors and security systems! Web page design will include instruction in HTML – the standard used to program web pages - as well as DHTML. Students will also learn to use software to create graphics. Each student will leave camp having designed his/her own web page that includes text and graphics! When not in classes, students will enjoy planned recreational activities such as indoor and outdoor games, movies, visits to a nearby lake for picnics and campfires, swimming, social gatherings at the Terra Cotta Coffee House and a farewell party on the last night. Living, dining and learning together, students have ample opportunity to get to know each other and develop lasting friendships.

Program Information:
This camp is a residential program for students aged 12-17. Dates: June 27-July 1, 2010 • Cost: $795 covers tuition, housing, food, supervision, activities and program materials • Application deadline: April 16, 2010

Description:
The AU Confucius Institute Chinese Language and Culture Camp offers a great introduction to Chinese language and culture in an exciting, fun-filled, interactive environment. The small-class format ensures that each camper gets sufficient individual attention. Morning sessions focus on Chinese language classes, while afternoons are filled with hands-on cultural activities such as traditional Chinese arts, crafts, calligraphy, songs, dance, games, cooking, and more. Top quality instruction is provided by distinguished members of the AU Confucius Institute faculty who are experienced teachers, fluent in both English and Chinese. When not in classes, students have lots of fun participating in a variety of recreational activities such as visits to a nearby lake for picnics and campfires, swimming, hikes, bowling, hayrides, indoor and outdoor games, movies, social gatherings at the Terra Cotta Coffee House, karaoke, a farewell party on the last night, and more. Living, dining and learning together, campers have a great opportunity to get to know each other and develop lasting friendships.

Program Information:
coed • ages 12-17 • residential • July 11-16, 2010 • cost: $895 covers tuition, housing, food, supervision, activities and program materials • application deadline: June 1, 2010

Description:
Top quality English instruction is provided in a safe, supportive environment, along with enjoyable activities, cultural excursions, safe and pleasant surroundings, comfortable housing and nutritious meals. This 3-week program is for students aged 14-18, who have already had several years of English instruction and have a good basic knowledge of the language. In daily classes, students receive intensive training in speaking, pronunciation, listening comprehension, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary expansion. The typical weekday schedule includes 3.5 hours of intensive English instruction in the morning (for a total of 47 hours of classroom instruction overall). In the afternoon and evening, students continue to practice their English by taking part in leisure activities on our 232-acre campus and by participating in off-campus trips. The afternoon activity program features sports, art, performing arts, equestrian opportunities and trips to local museums. Evenings are filled with enjoyable social activities such as indoor and outdoor games, movies, visits to a local lake or park for picnics, campfires and hayrides, visits to local cultural events such as a hot air balloon rally and the county fair, campus scavenger hunt, visits to the Terra Cotta Coffee House for snacks and games, parties, stargazing, karaoke, bowling, a campus talent show, a visit to a local working farm and more. Also included in the program are day-long, supervised excursions to Niagara Falls and Darien Lake Theme Park, with a professional tour guide.

Program Information:
coed • ages 14-18 • residential • July 5-24, 2010
cost: $2,995 covers tuition, housing, meals, afternoon, evening and weekend activities, program materials, supervision, local trips, excursions, transportation on a reserved bus to and from the Rochester International Airport and a certificate of completion
application deadline: April 16, 2010

Description:
This dynamic camp provides a great head start for students aged 13-15 who are interested in science but have not yet taken a high school chemistry course. Classes are taught by distinguished members of the Alfred University Chemistry faculty. The program emphasis is on learning and having fun! Students will learn about: The atom · The periodic table · Measurement - Naming chemical compounds · Reactions
In addition to the exciting classes and daily lab work, there will be enrichment activities including guest speakers and presentations on current events in the field of chemistry. Additional activities will include: • Profiles of famous chemists • Guest speakers presenting research and demonstrations • Chemistry games and puzzles • Chemistry in the news • Student presentations When not in classes, students will enjoy planned recreational activities such as indoor and outdoor games, movies, visits to a nearby lake for picnics and campfires, swimming, social gatherings at the Terra Cotta Coffee House and a farewell party on the last night. Living, dining and learning together, students have ample opportunity to get to know each other and develop lasting friendships.

Program Information:
coed • students aged 13-15 • residential • July 11-16, 2010 • cost: $895 covers tuition, room and board, supervision, activities and program materials • application deadline: April 16, 2010

Description:
This program offers exciting hands-on lab experiences focusing on polymers and electronic ceramics. Polymers, both natural and synthetic, have unique properties based on their chemistry and physics. Understand how the absorbency of diapers relates to contact lenses and environmental cleanup while quantifying and modeling the water uptake. Experience the extreme variability of polymer viscosity via student-created slime and consider the effects of viscosity from “molasses in January” to personal armor protection. Electronic ceramics, aka “solid state” electronics are fundamental to 21st century life. Get a good vibe from ceramics by building a piezoelectric buzzer and understanding the inter-relationship of ceramics to speakers, headphones and sonar (bat, dolphin, & naval). See how mundane processes like screen printing are applied to high end electronics by building your own touch pack. Check out the hidden electronic insides of consumer products: computers, MP3 players, hard drives, Xbox, etc. As a concluding activity we’ll use cryogenic temperatures to illustrate some key concepts from chemistry & engineering, e.g., to break rubber and make ice cream! When not in classes, students enjoy planned recreational activities such as indoor and outdoor games, movies, visits to a nearby lake for picnics and campfires, swimming, hiking, social gatherings at the Terra Cotta Coffee House and a farewell party on the last night. Living, dining and learning together, students have ample opportunity to get to know each other and develop lasting friendships.

Program Information:
coed • students entering grades 11 or 12 • residential • June 27-July 1, 2010 • cost: $795 covers tuition, room and board, supervision, activities and program materials • application deadline: April 16, 2010

Description:
This exciting, intensive program is for students interested in learning more about theater production and performance. Summer Theater at Alfred provides a great opportunity for students to create, experience and develop perspectives and skills in theater through full group sessions and with a good deal of individual attention, training and experience in theater from our distinguished faculty. Our unique blend of broad choices and training in specific areas leads to many energetic classes and much individual growth. With a dynamic, engaging, talented and caring faculty, terrific facilities, and lovely surroundings, the Alfred University Theater Institute could make this your best summer ever! Morning sessions focus on actor training. Afternoons are devoted to design, technical theater, voice and voice development. In the late afternoons students choose particular areas to work on, including voice for the stage, acting, design, technical theater and/or stage managing. At least one trip to a professional theater will be included in the program. The institute will conclude with a public performance of scenes and at least one rehearsed short play. When not in class or rehearsal, students enjoy planned recreational activities which may include indoor and outdoor games, movies, visits to a nearby lake for picnics and campfires, swimming, hikes, bowling, hayrides, social gatherings at the Terra Cotta Coffee House and a farewell party on the last night. Living, dining, and learning together, students have ample opportunity to get to know each other and develop lasting friendships.

Program Information:
The Summer Theater Institute is a coed, residential program for students entering grades 10-12 • Dates: July 5-17, 2010 • Cost: $1,995 covers tuition, housing, food, field trip, supervision, activities and program materials • Application deadline: April 16, 2010