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RebelQuest participants watch as a counselor tests one of their Lego bridges by loading the structure with water bottles to determine how much weight it can bear. The Office of Pre-College Programs will host an open house 4-6 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Yerby Conference Center so parents can learn more about the more than 20 academic summer camp options available to K-12 students in a variety of subjects and formats. UM photo by Larry Agostinelli<\/p><\/div>\n

OXFORD, Miss.\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad \u2013 Summer activities for school-age children are a hot topic this time of year as parents look to secure spots and decide on the best camp options for their children.<\/p>\n

Local parents can get a head start on planning a fun academic experience for their children this summer when the University of Mississippi<\/a> Office of Pre-College Programs<\/a> hosts an open house Tuesday (Feb. 7) at the E.F. Yerby Auditorium.<\/p>\n

The come-and-go event is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Camp directors and staff will be on hand to answer questions about the 20 different academic camps taking place at Ole Miss this summer for rising first- through 12th-grade students. Information will also be provided concerning costs, financial aid and payroll deduction options.<\/p>\n

Anna Sayre, of Oxford, recently registered her 9-year-old daughter Nora for the university’s popular Rebel Quest weekly camps available for three age groups of elementary school children.<\/p>\n

“I wanted my daughter to have a fun learning experience this summer,” Sayre said. “It is convenient for her to be on campus so close to my office, and the weekly camp options were reasonably priced. I think the variety and different subject matters will keep learning interesting for her over the summer.”<\/p>\n

The camps provide opportunities for both academic and personal development for K-12 students.<\/p>\n

The goal of these on-campus summer academic programs and camps is to bridge the gap between secondary and post-secondary education for area youth. Children have opportunities to develop skills and garner interest in a variety of academic areas.<\/p>\n

“There can be this learning gap that takes place in the summer months,” said Matthew DeLoach, director of student services for UM Pre-College Programs. “That’s why these summer academic exploring opportunities are so important.”<\/p>\n

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CSI Summer Camp participants photograph and document a body in a staged crime scene as well at gathering data on other evidence at the University of Mississippi. Photo by Robert Jordan\/Ole Miss Communications<\/p><\/div>\n

Along with Rebel Quest for younger ages, a variety of week and monthlong camps are offered for middle and high schoolers to sharpen their skills in a number of areas, including creative writing, ecology, engineering, math and theater.<\/p>\n

Resume and transcript-building options also are available for high school students preparing for college.<\/p>\n

The UM Summer College for High School Students<\/a> provides an opportunity to enroll in six hours of college credit courses while developing friendships and independence. Session one is offered May 30-June 27, with session following on June 29-July 28.<\/p>\n

As with all programs for middle and high school students offered by the Office of Pre-College programs, students have the option to stay on-campus or commute to campus during the sessions.<\/p>\n

For more information about the variety of summer youth program opportunities, stop by on Feb. 7 or visit http:\/\/www.outreach.olemiss.edu\/summercamps<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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