Kids' Summer Camps

The Susquehanna Kids’ College Summer Camp experiences challenge campers to think critically, work collaboratively, and solve problems creatively through their involvement in a variety of dynamic, hands-on activities that encourage communication and cooperation in a nurturing, engaging educational environment.

Offerings include our Primary Kids’ Summer Camp—a self-contained camp for students who have just completed 2nd grade, as well as the Intermediate Kids’ Summer Camp offered to those students who have just completed grades 3, 4, and 5.

In 2010, students will again have the option to participate in these morning camp experiences during the week of July 19 - 23 from 8:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

Given the desire to provide a quality experience as well as the interactive nature of camp offerings, each grade-level group is limited to 15 campers with a total of 60 available slots.

Afternoon sessions will also be available during camp week for those who would like to stay for lunch and/or participate in one of our afternoon Special Interest Topics.

Special Interest Topics will be available for students who have completed grades 2, 3, 4 and 5 and will be held from 1:30–3 p.m. Each Special Topic session will also be limited to 15 students.

Morning Kids’ Summer Camps

Primary Camp for Students Who Have Just Completed 2nd Grade:

Explore! Learn! Play! Create!
Wendy Hummel, Instructor

The Primary Kids’ Summer Camp is a self-contained camp, which provides younger campers with a variety of hands-on, discovery-oriented experiences designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage a more personal involvement in learning. Emphasis will be given to experiences that nurture creative and critical thinking and problem solving and a more in-depth understanding of cultural and/or historic topics in an age appropriate setting.

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Intermediate Camp for Students Who Have Just Completed 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades

The Intermediate Camp is a three-session package designed to keep our older campers thinking and moving!

Popcorn! Peanuts! Cracker Jacks!
Kathryn Irwin Lentz, Instructor

Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and girls! Calling all aspiring magicians, jugglers and clowns to explore, experiment and create through a variety of interactive, make-and-take experiences with a circus related theme! Learning opportunities will include the art and science of magic, balloon art, clown tricks, carnival games and a variety of stimulating activities designed to encourage campers to think, imagine and create...all in the spirit of circus fun!

Spend Awhile on the Nile!
Janet Latchford, Instructor

This simulated travel experience introduces participants to the every day life and customs of the ancient Egyptians. Through a rich variety of hands-on learning opportunities that include traditional arts and crafts, a taste of local costumes and cuisine, as well as the archeological sites and sounds of this unique culture, this workshop is sure to give your child a more in-depth understanding of life in the land of the pharaohs! So all aboard your felucca and get ready for the ride!

The OOOHs and AAAHs of Architecture
Lori Smith, Instructor

Everyone loves to build and this hands-on, interactive workshop gives participants the opportunity to do just that. From the ordinary to the unusual, campers will investigate a wide range of both natural and man-made structural designs. Beehives, bridges, skyscrapers and tree houses are just a few of the spaces and places to be explored. Campers then put their architectural understandings to work as they experience paper engineering and straw construction activities as well as many additional learning choices for guided exploration. This workshop includes a little bit of math, science, and history with a creative twist and all disguised as fun. So put your construction hats on and get the job done!

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Afternoon Special Topics

All sessions are open to students who have completed grades 2, 3, 4 and 5 and will be held daily from 1:30 – 3 p.m.

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Encore!
Susan Groce, Instructor

Back by popular demand, this interactive workshop will give campers the opportunity to explore the world around them and stretch their potential through creative dramatics. A new range of experiences with theatre games and improvisational techniques will allow campers to step outside themselves and hopefully, find something that they never knew existed. While similar to last year’s workshop, activities will be varied in a way that will appropriately challenge this year’s campers and still allow those camper’s from last year to continue to grow in their talents. So get into character and get ready for another exciting, new adventure with drama!

Journey to Japan
Junko Torii, Instructor

Through an extensive range of activities, this cultural experience will give participants the opportunity to explore the daily life, language and traditions of the Japanese culture. From calligraphy to origami and cuisine to radio exercise this workshop is sure to give your child a rich taste of the Far East.

Junkyard Art
Jackie Sheaffer, Instructor

In the spirit of going green, this exciting arts and crafts workshop focuses on a series of creative projects designed around recycled materials. It’s all about possibilities and what an imagination can do with everyday objects. Drawing, painting, building and sculpting all combine to give kids an experience with an extensive range of art concepts and skills and an awareness of unusual ways to reuse and recycle.

Kids’ Summer Camp Fees

Primary Kids’ Summer Camp Package: $185 per student

Intermediate Kids’ Summer Camp Package: $185 per student

• Popcorn! Peanuts! Cracker Jacks!
• Spend Awhile on the Nile
• The OOOHs and AAAHs of Architecture

Lunch Time Supervision and Afternoon Kids’ Camp Special Topics: $70 per student

• Encore!
• Journey to Japan 
• Junkyard Art

Limited scholarships are available. Inquiries should be made through Susquehanna’s Office of Conference and Event Management at (570) 372-4354.

Register online.
Openings are still available for this year's Kids' College experiences.

Kids’ College Registration Information

Registration will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. At the time of registration, full payment and completed application will be required to reserve a spot. A confirmation letter and Kids’ College details will be forwarded to each participant closer to the workshop date.

If it becomes necessary to withdraw your child prior to the start of the Kids’ College session:

A $25 processing fee will be charged for any withdrawals prior to the Kids’ College date.
There will be no refund once the Kids’ College session has begun.

Please Note: Susquehanna University reserves the right to cancel and/or modify the workshop content/schedule if it becomes necessary. Participants will be notified of any changes.