Summer Progams

   

Middlefield Park and Rec offers dancing and kayaking

Irish Step Dancing Class: Caroline Malcolm will return once again this summer to teach Irish Step Dancing. Classes will be held on Tuesday nights at the Middlefield Community Center. There will be two sessions, session 1 on July 1,8,15 and 22; and session two on July 29, Aug. 5,12 and 26. Individual sessions are $50 each, or both for $90. ID # IrishD08.

Kayaking Class: Mark Schappert and the CT Appalachian Mountain Club will be holding kayaking lessons at Lake Beseck Beach on Monday nights starting July 7 and running to Aug. 25. Please contact Mark at riverlooney@earthlink.net for more information.

There are still plenty of openings in summer camp, soccer camp, and tennis camp. For more information, call Middlefield Park and Recreation at (860) 349-7122.

Durham summer recreation programs

Junior Counselor Program: For students going into grade 8 to age 15, living in Durham. Students will volunteer and participate in all summer programs. Registration is required. No fee.

Family Movie Night on July 23, from 8 to 10 p.m. at Allyn Brook Park (Strong School if it rains). Movie to be announced. Everyone welcome - no fee.

Cheerleading Spirit Clinic: July 14-18 at Strong School, for students entering grades 3-7, from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will learn chants, cheers and a dance. Last day will be a performance. All will receive a spirit shirt. Director: Melissa Bichun, Strong School cheerleading coach. Fee is $50.

Shorin Rye Karate: A self-defense class will be held at Allyn Brook Park. Classes will be held Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For grades two to eight. Starting Monday July 7. Instructor: Toby Bates (349-3075) Fee is $25.

Women's Fun Softball League for Durham and Middlefield residents. Games played in Durham at 6:15 p.m., starting on July 9, every Wednesday evening in July and August. Fee is $30.

Summer Playground: For children entering first to seventh grade living in Durham. Playground opens Monday, June 23, and will end Friday, Aug. 15. Playground meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning from 9 a.m. to noon at Allyn Brook Park. There will be arts and crafts, sports, and special events. There is no fee, but registration is required.

Little People Program: For children ages four and five living in Durham. Program opens Monday, June 23, and will end Friday, Aug. 15. The Little People Program will have two sessions. Session 1 will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and session 2 will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Both sessions will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Allyn Brook Park. Activities include arts and crafts, games, hikes, and special events. (Children must be age four by July 4.) There is no fee, but registration is required and enrollment is limited.

Night Recreation Youth Group: For youths entering grades five through eight. Youth Night meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Strong School from 6 to 9 p.m. July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31. August 5, 7, 12, 14. Activities include: table games, music, volleyball, basketball and special events. This is a great time to keep in touch with your friends over the summer. The fee is $25 for the whole summer.

Teen Night Under The Stars at Camp Farnam from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Fridays, July 18 and Aug. 8, for youths entering grades 8, 9 and 10. There will be campfires, swimming, food, basketball, music and special events! The fee is $10 for each session, and registration is required.

Summer Basketball Clinic For boys entering grades 4-6, June 23-27, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. For boys entering grades 1-3, June 23-27 from noon to 2:30 p.m. For boys entering grades 7-9, June 30-July 4, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. For girls entering grades 1-3, July 7-11, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. For girls entering grades 4-6, July 7-11, from 12:30 to 3 p.m.

Clinic students will be taught shooting, ball handling, passing and rebounding skills, as well as the basic concepts to team offense and defense. The clinic is held at Coginchaug High School. The boys' director is Todd Salva and the girls' director is John Forline. The fee is $75.

Girls Blue Devil Skills Clinic for girls entering grades 7 and 8, June 30 and July 1, from noon to 3 p.m. Players will practice basketball skills and incorporate them into 1-on-1, 2-on-2, and 3-on-3 tournament play. The directors are John Forline and Brendan Lynch. The fee is $40.

Offensive Fundamental Basketball Clinic held July 28 through Aug. 1, at Coginchaug High School. For boys and girls grades 4-12. There will be two-and-a-half hours of instruction. Shooting will be filmed and evaluated. There will be one coach per six players. Boys' session is from 9 to 11:30 a.m., and girls' from noon to 2:30 p.m. The fee is $95 and enrollment is limited.

Co-Ed Outdoor Adult Volleyball will be held at the outdoor volleyball court at Coginchaug High School from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4 and 11. Registration forms are on-line at www.townofdurhamct.org.

Devil Track & Field Clinic, June 23-27, from 5 to 8 p.m. For boys and girls entering grades 3-9. This clinic will introduce track and field to children of Durham and Middlefield. Each day will finish with a special event. Special events include: strawberry shortcake, watermelon, pizza, ice cream and a cookout. All students will learn running, sprinting, hurdling and throwing skills. All will receive a track tee shirt. Fee is $80.

Summer Fun Runs: All ages are invited to come and run. The running events range from a two mile run for high school and adults, graduated distances for small children. The runs take place at the Coginchaug High School track at 6 p.m. every Tuesday evening starting July 1. The director is John Hastings (349-1863). There are no fees.

Summer Evening Tennis Lessons: For 6-8 grade students from 5 to 6 p.m. High school students and adults from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 4-8 at the Durham town tennis courts. The instructor is Karen Kean (349-8484). The fee is $45.

Blue Devil Volleyball Clinic: At Coginchaug High School July 21-25, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. For girls or boys entering grades six to nine. The clinic will focus on spiking, setting, passing and serving. The director is Ann Moscorics; the fee is $60.

If you have any question regarding any of these programs, contact Durham Recreation at (860) 349-8451 or visit the Town of Durham Web site: http://www.townofdurhamct.org/.

Middlefield Park and Rec summer programs

Middlefield Park and Recreation still has openings for the summer programs.

Tennis camp, week one is June 30 to July 4, and week two is July 28 to Aug. 1.; sport time is the week of June 23-27; soccer camp runs the week of July 28 to Aug. 1.; and summer camp is during the weeks of July 7 through Aug. 15.

For more information on any of the programs, soccer and little league, visit www.madcowevents.com.

To register for a program simply print out a registration form, fill it out and mail it in with payment made out to Middlefield Park and Recreation.

July Art Weeks.

Want to offer your child or teen a unique camp experience the Summer? One filled with Art, Music or Fashion, or even an entire Week filled with Japanese cartooning and cultural activities? The Arts Center at Killingworth is where it's all happening. Starting July 7th-11th, children ages 6-8 will have five fun days exploring music each morning, and in the afternoons work with professional artists who will teach them painting, 3-D art, clay, collage, and print-making! Then, July 14th-18th Fashion Week is kicked off for ages 11-16, when our Fashionistas learn about the world of fashion through fashion illustration, designing and creating patterns, and then sewing their own creations. A special treat will be a guest fashion professional who will give the campers a makeover and hair styling ideas! Finally, late July's the time for the ever popular Manga Week for ages 9-14. From July 21st-25th campers draw, create comic booklets and participate in Japanese cultural activities. Camps fill up quickly, so now's the time to call: (860) 663-5593. http://www.artscenterkillingworth.org/ 

Get creative this summer at the Green Street Arts Center

Registration for the Green Street Arts Center's summer classes is now open. Classes for children and adults in everything from fiction writing to ballroom dance to sound recording are being offered this summer. The five-week classes begin the week of June 23 and 10-week sessions begin the week of June 30.

Private music lessons with vocalists, drummers, pianists, guitarists and violinists are open for new students, and need-based financial aid is available. Tuition for classes ranges from $50 to $400. For more information call (860) 685-7871 or visit www.greenstreetartscenter.org.The Green Street Arts Center is located at 51 Green Street in Middletown.

The Green Street Arts Center, now in its fourth year of programming, was created to serve as both an anchor to the revitalization of the North End and as a unique artistic and educational resource for residents of the neighborhood and the region. It is the result of a major collaboration between Wesleyan University, the North End Action Team (NEAT), the City of Middletown and other community and arts partners. A $1.5 million renovation to the former school at 51 Green Street was completed in January 2005, after which the GSAC moved into its permanent home in Middletown's North End. The facility offers a fully-equipped sound/recording, videography, digital photography, writing and graphic arts lab. It also features two visual arts studios for drawing, painting and sculpture, a dance studio and a performance studio with seating capacity of 100.

Summer camps and classes for all ages and interests at UNH

CSI Camp, "The Business of Fun," and quick college credit for high-school students included in the new UNH summer line up. A summer camp for teen-aged fans of forensics is just one of the many exciting and intellectually engaging summertime pursuits offered by the University of New Haven (UNH) in just a few short weeks. Included are a variety of programs for Connecticut youth, traditional college students and adult learners this summer, with undergraduate summer sessions, a High School Academy for current high school students seeking college credit, and three challenging and creative academic summer camps for children.

Current undergraduate students, visiting students and adults seeking personal enrichment have a selection of summer courses to choose from. Summer Session I is beginning on May 21 and Summer Session II is beginning July 7.

A new High School Academy provides academically eligible high-school juniors and seniors an opportunity to earn college credit that can be applied to almost any college, including UNH. Course offerings include Introduction to Studio Art, Introduction to Interior Design, Global Studies/Russian Culture, Ethics, Philosophy, Civil Rights, Introduction to Multimedia, Digital Photography and Imaging I, Introduction to Music Industry, Introduction to Music, History of Rock, Elementary Music Theory, and Business of Fun.

The Tagliatela College of Engineering, the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences and the Department of Visual and Performing Arts provide three educational and entertaining summer camps for children: the Engineering & Science Summer Institute for Young Women, the Crime Scene Investigation (CSI), Camp and Visual and Musical Arts Camp. All three academic camps are directed by highly esteemed UNH faculty, ensuring a positive and engaging experience for all campers.

The Engineering and Science Summer Institute, August 3 through 7, offers exciting, hands-on activities that will correlate with science and math coursework that attendees are learning in their traditional classrooms. The one-week, residential summer program is open to young women entering grades 6-9.

In the new CSI camp, July 28- August 1, high school students gain hands-on experience dusting fingerprints, analyzing blood samples, and investigating mock crime scenes, and enjoying a special tour of the West Haven Police Department. CSI Camp provides a unique experience, with students teaming up to investigate mock crime scenes and presenting their findings using PowerPoint.

Young children ages 7-12 can also experience life on the UNH campus in the Visual and Musical Arts camp. The camp runs July 21 - August 1. Campers have interactive experiences learning about the arts in daily art and music-related activities, including drawing, painting, dramatic workshops, African drumming, and more.

Information on the UNH Summer programs is available at www.newhaven.edu/universitycollege/, or by calling (203) 932-7246.

Ride horses at UConn this summer

Looking for something fun to do this summer? The University of Connecticut is providing horse riding lessons. Polo, Hunt Seat and Western lessons are open to students, adults and children (age 11 and older). Beginner to Advanced levels will be offered. There will be four three-week sessions during the summer; $90 to $270 per session.

In addition to riding lessons, UConn will offer Trail Riding for the Intermediate or higher level rider, June 3 and 5. Riders must be 13 years of age or older. The rider may choose English or Western style. Ride the UConn trail system and learn best practices trail riding including how to follow markings.

Lessons will be held in the Horsebarn Hill Arena at UConn in Storrs.

Please visit www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/summerriding.htm for registration forms, pricing and schedule information.

  

BASREP summer program

The Before and After School Recreation Enrichment Program, located at Korn School, will be holding its spectacular annual summer program, for children in grades K through 6, ages 5-12, starting on Thursday, June 19, to Friday, Aug. 22. The price for the full day program is $40 per day, for the first child and $35 per day, for each additional child of the same family. A ten-day commitment is required upon registration. The hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This year's summer program will feature the following theme weeks and days: topsy turvy on Thursday, June 19; eco-friendly Friday on June 20; Aloha week June 23-27; star spangled fun week June 30 to July 3; cultural cruisin' week July 7 to 11; surfin' safari week July 14 to 18; wacky Olympics week July 21 to 25; back to the future week July 28 to Aug. 1; getting creative in the kitchen with chef Barra week Aug. 4 to 8; under the big top week Aug. 11 to 15; and farewell to summer week Aug. 18 to 22.

The children can look forward to a variety of activities to accompany each theme, including arts and crafts, fun with food, athletic activities, and special guests! For more information on the BASREP summer program (closings, entertainers, activities, etc.), call (860) 349-1819 or e-mail to director@BASREP.org.

DMYFS summer program

Durham/Middlefield Youth and Family Services summer program takes place in the lower level of the Middlefield Community Center. The center will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The cost is $27.50 per child, per day; half day rates are available. There are discounts for additional children from the same family. The summer program is for children five and older. There is no maximum age.

Pre-registration is required. Pick up a registration packet at DMYFS. The center will provided morning and afternoon snacks. The staff is first aide and CPR certified.

Be part of July Art Weeks at the Killingworth Arts Center

This July, the Arts Center at Killingworth offers three Summer Art Weeks for children and teens. July 14-18 the third annual Fashion Week kicks off for ages 11-16. Fashionistas will experience the world of fashion through illustration, designing patterns and sewing their own creations. Artist Gloria Nilsson teaches fashion illustration in the mornings. In the afternoons, participants will work with gown designer Lynn Wheeler to select fabrics, embellish and sew clothing. A special treat is guest stylist and salon owner David Schumann. David will end the week with makeover and hair styling ideas, and a special perfume-creating workshop!

Our ever popular Manga Cartooning Week is offered July 21-25 for ages 9-14. This is the fourth year for this specialized Art Week. Cartoonists draw, create comic booklets and participate in Japanese cultural activities from crafts to martial arts. This is a fun and easy way to introduce children to drawing. No previous drawing experience is necessary.

Ages 6-8 can be part of Art & Music Week running July 7-11. Children have five fun mornings to explore music with musician and teacher Jeff Sasso. They will experience movement, rhythm and singing and harmony through a variety of instruments. Then each afternoon, children will work with a different professional artist in painting, building 3-D art, clay-making, collage and print-making! On the last day of Art & Music Week, our young artists will exhibit their artwork and musical talents for parents and invited friends.

To register for Art Weeks call (860) 663-5593. Checks and credit cards accepted. The Arts Center at Killingworth is located at 276 North Parker Hill Road, Killingworth, CT 06419. Visit us online, http://www.artscenterkillingworth.org/.

Oddfellows Playhouse 2008 summer Shakespeare academy

There are still a few places left in Oddfellows Playhouse Summer Shakespeare Academy, an intensive four-week Shakespeare-in-performance program for high school students. The program runs from June 30-July 26 and culminates in fully staged mainstage performances of The Taming of the Shrew and Measure for Measure.

Directed by Playhouse artistic director Jeffery Allen, the Summer Shakespeare Academy offers a challenging, fun experience for teenagers throughout central Connecticut. Oddfellows Playhouse is Connecticut's oldest and largest youth theater with a 33-year history of artistic excellence.

The Summer Shakespeare Academy meets weekdays, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., starting Monday, June 30. It combines rigorous actor training directly connected to the performance of full-length Shakespeare plays.

The first week will focus on understanding the historical and cultural background of Shakespeare's world, text analysis, and casting of the plays. Each participant will be cast in a significant role in either The Taming of the Shrew or Measure for Measure and a supporting role in the other production. Students who wish to participate but do not want the responsibility of a major role will be cast in both plays in a supporting role.

Weeks two and three will focus on voice and movement, stage combat, and character work in the mornings and rehearsals in the afternoons.

Week four will start with technical and dress rehearsals, followed by four performances July 23-26.

The Academy is open to anyone ages 14 to 18 who has completed grade nine. Enrollment is by application and audition. Auditions are by appointment. To audition, students should prepare and memorize a short Shakespeare monologue from 12-20 lines.

The Summer Shakespeare Academy will take place at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street, Middletown. Enrollment is limited to 25. Tuition is $650 for the entire program; limited financial aid is available. For more information or to receive an application form and schedule an audition, call Oddfellows Playhouse at (860) 347-6143 or e-mail jeffery@oddfellows.org.

New England recreation areas

Recreation areas at the 31 federal flood control reservoirs in New England operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will open to the public in mid-May.

For a brochure about recreational opportunities, including directions to each site, write to the New England District, U.S. Army Crops of Engineers, ATTN: Public Affairs Office, 696 Virginia Rd., Concord, MA 01742-2751. For more information about Corps recreation and activities, check their Web site at: http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/recreati/recreati.htm.

Young People's Center for Creative Arts summer camp

The Young People's Center for Creative Arts (YPCCA) has openings available for its 2008 summer camp in East Hampton. YPCCA's 2008 summer production will be the hit musical Grease! Described as "the perfect rock and roll musical" by critics, YPCCA will present the show the first weekend of August. Enrollment for the summer camp, which runs daily from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., is happening now.

YPCCA will take place Monday, July 7 through Sunday, Aug. 3. It is open to students entering grades six through freshman year of college and is located at East Hampton High School. Tuition for the four-week program is $575. YPPCA offers two full and two partial scholarships each summer.

Mornings at the camp are devoted to workshops in a variety of artistic endeavors including show choir, stage combat, comedy improvisation and Shakespeare. Afternoons are spent rehearsing for the full-length musical production. Auditions for the show are held two weeks before camp begins at the Goff House in East Hampton. All roles are open.

The staff of YPCCA is made up of professional actors and teachers from throughout Connecticut. Students and staff of the program have gone on to work and perform at Long Wharf Theater, Goodspeed Opera House, Hartford Stage and the Eugene O'Neil Theater.

For more information and a brochure, call (860) 267-2911 or e-mail Info@ypcca.com. Additional information about the camp and online registration is available at http://www.ypcca.com/.

Independent Day School announces new directors for their summer camp

Chris Wright-Martell (Middletown) is currently enjoying his second year of teaching math at the Independent Day School. The owner of the Modern Self-Defense Center in Middletown, Chris has been teaching martial arts and ballroom dancing for many years and is excited to add this new role to his active schedule. As an alumnus of the Independent Day School and a former participant in its summer camp, he is enthusiastic about his new role as camp director.

Elisa Root-Ellin (East Hampton) was most recently an associate teacher for her third year at the Independent Day School (IDS) and is also a certified elementary school teacher for the state of Connecticut. She has a long history in teaching and childcare. In the past, Elisa loved directing drama for a town's park and recreation summer camp and is extremely excited about her new role as the morning associate director of the IDS summer camp.

Shaleen Thody (Durham) joined the IDS community last fall as the seventh and eighth grade science teacher in the Middle school. She came to IDS after teaching seventh grade science in Stamford at King and Low-Heywood Thomas School. She also spent two years coaching college basketball at Wesleyan University. For the past 13 years, Shaleen has taught basketball and sports camps and clinics every summer. She also ran her own horseback riding camp business from 2003-2006. She is excited to be joining the IDS summer program as both an instructor and Afternoon Associate Director.

For information and a camp brochure contact the Independent Day School at (860) 347-7235 or visit http://www.independentdayschool.org/.

Summer pottery, photography and golf classes for kids and teens

Sign up your kids and teenagers and tell your friends about the summer classes at John Lyman School and Indian Springs Golf Course in Middlefield. Classes are offered during the week of June 23 for either three or five days. Class size is limited, so don't wait to sign up. These classes are planned for children going into third grade through high school, and siblings will be enrolled in the same class upon request. Classes are open to residents and non-residents for the same fee. Adults may take classes with children when space is available.

Pottery: Students will learn how to make fantastic clay creations, pots and sculptures in many shapes and colors in this fun class. They will learn techniques for wheel throwing, hand building, including slab, coil and pinch pots, glazing and decorating. Each student will work at his/her own pace, and both beginner and experienced potters are welcome. Ryan Bothamley, Wesleyan Potters potter and instructor, will teach both classes. Cost: $75 plus clay ($6 per bag). Ages eight and older.

Photography: Get ready for a really fun class. Matthew Kabel, manager at Mid-Town Photo in Middletown, will help students explore the world of creative photography using a digital camera. Students will learn about lighting, composition and printing. Kids should bring a camera to the first class. This class runs Monday to Wednesday. Cost: $50. Ages 10 and older.

Golf: Learn or improve your skills at Indian Springs. Topics include driving, chipping, sand shots, putting, rules and golf etiquette. Fun games and prizes. Clubs available. Instruction is provided on the golf course as well as at the driving range. Cost: $120. Ages eight and older.

Schedule: June 23 to June 27, Monday to Friday: Pottery, two classes: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; noon to 2 p.m.; Golf: 1 to 2:30 p.m., Photography: 10 a.m. to noon, June 23, 24 and 25.

Program flyers have been sent home with District 13 students and may be requested by calling the District 13 Adult Education office. For more information and to register, please contact Susan Carroll Busey at (860) 349-2232 or scarroll2@sbcglobal.net.

Lyme Art Association Programs

This summer the Lyme Art Association is offering some new and exciting classes and workshops! The summer education catalog is on the website and will be in mailboxes next week. Here are a few classes and workshops that will be going on this summer!

Color, Composition & Personal Expression with David Lussier & Pam Simpson

June 9-13, Monday - Friday 9am-4pm

"We strive to teach the building blocks of plein air painting while nurturing each person's individual style and personality. Every good landscape painting is rooted in sound painting principles and the truth that we find in nature. In order for a painting to be of personal expression, the artist must infuse it with his or her own imagination, personality and inventiveness. We work with each student toward this important goal." Each day begins with a demo and discussion about the painting process followed by individual painting and instruction. Each day there will be a different emphasis on the approach to plein air painting to help you tackle the outdoor subject in a sensible way. We will hold a class critique at the end of each day for those who would like to participate. We give individual critiques thru ought the week to help point out and improve on weak areas while emphasizing the strong areas of your skill level.

Fees: $525 for Members, and $575 for Nonmembers

Indoor-Outdoor Painting with Jack Broderick

June 3 - July 22, Tuesday 9am-12pm

For beginning and intermediate painters, this course deals with the fundamentals of landscape painting; setting up, selecting a subject, and the mechanics of painting. At the same time each student will be challenged, at their own level, to improve their sense of design, selectivity and color.

Fees: (Members) $250 for 8 week course, (Nonmembers) $295 for 8 week course

The Effect of Light on Form with Scott Waddell

July 11-August 29, Friday 9am-12pm

Portrait Painting in Oil: This class will investigate the many theories and methods behind interpreting and painting the effect of light and it's interaction with form as it applies to portrait painting. Students will work from the live model and learn various strategies in using color in connection with value and structure. This class can be taken by beginners and advanced students alike. Stay tuned for a demonstration by Scott Waddell at the LAA.

Fees: (Members) $320 for 8 week course, (Nonmembers) $375 for 8 week course

The Beauty of Still Life Workshop with Leah Lopez

July 12 & 13, Saturday & Sunday, 9am-4pm

Drawing from life is a time honored means for an artist to both study and explore the many creative possibilities yet it is also a beautiful form of art. The tools used are accessible and forgiving, and it is possible to quickly capture the intriguing quality of a moment or delve into a more thorough study of a subject. Good line quality in a drawing can eloquently express the characteristics that move the artist. The workshop strongly focuses on line quality from bold flowing lines to the more sensitive subtleties. Using thoughtfully designed still life arrangements, there will be demonstrations that simplify what the eye sees to focus on the essential information in the design, forms, light, shadow, sense of space, character and textural qualities of materials like fabric, glass, metal and porcelain, and then to convey the information in expressive line quality.

Fees: $150 for Members, $200 for Nonmembers

Plein Air Figure Painting with Anthony Watkins

July 19 & 20, Saturday & Sunday 9am-4pm

Over the three days of the workshop Anthony will demonstrate and have a complete figure painting from the model in an outdoor setting. Anthony will share discuss his methods at each stage of the painting. Topics that will be covered are drawing, values, how sunlight affects color, how to see color and value as a unit, how to record the features of the model to create a likeness and how to see and understand direct light, ambient light and reflected light.

Fees: $250 for Members, $295 for Nonmembers

More summer fun at University of New Haven

West Haven, Conn., July 7, 2008-Intellectually engaging summertime pursuits offered by the University College at the University of New Haven (UNH) include are a variety of programs for Connecticut youth, traditional college students, and adult learners this summer, with undergraduate summer sessions and challenging and creative academic summer camps for children.

Visual and Musical Arts Camp (July 21-25) Open to children ages 7-12

Campers have interactive experiences learning about the arts in daily art and music-related activities, including drawing, painting, dramatic workshops, African drumming, and more.

CSI Camp (July 28-August 1)  Open to high school students

Hands-on experience dusting fingerprints, analyzing blood samples, and investigating mock crime scenes. Students team up to investigate mock crime scenes and present their findings. Camp includes a special tour of the West Haven Police Department.

The Engineering & Science Summer Institute (August 3 -7) Open to young women entering grades 6-9

The residential summer program offers exciting, hands-on activities that will correlate with science and math coursework that attendees are learning in their traditional classrooms.

The Physical World Investigation Camp (August 11 - 15) Open to students entering grades 7-10

Practical-yet-fun experience through real-world physics projects-including creating wind towers and invisible sunscreen, and competing at egg bungee jumping-and investigating the world of nanotechnology through an atomic force microscope.

All academic camps are directed by highly esteemed UNH faculty, ensuring a positive and engaging experience for all campers. Information on the UNH Summer programs is available at: http://www.newhaven.edu/universitycollege/