There will be a FREE Pre-Med Summer Camp this year for high school students! It is hosted by the Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas during the month of July. This would be a wonderful opportunity for students interested in the field of Medicine. The website with more information is: www2.sfasu.edu/prepro/jampcamp2010.htm

Texas Tech University will sponsor the Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) during the week of July 11-15, 2010 on the campus of TTU in Lubbock, TX.

ACAP was created to provide early exposure of the career opportunities in the accounting, finance and other business related fields to minority high school students. This residency program provides students excellent opportunities to not only learn more about their future career opportunities, but also to meet other students within Lubbock and surrounding cities. ACAP will provide hands on learning experiences. A series of classes will introduce students to accounting, marketing, and management, as well as shared business experiences and tips for success from professional business leaders. The students will have a great time on the TTU campus as well!

This year, we will sponsor a maximum of 20 students. These students will attend ACAP with all expenses paid. Students will be selected for ACAP through the application process. All applicants must be either a sophomore, junior, or senior for school year 2009-2010, have a current GPA of 3.0 (exceptions will be considered based on merit) and meet all requirements outlined in the application. Additionally, selected students into the program will have an opportunity to compete for a $1,000 cash scholarship to be used to defray expenses directly related to tuition and fees upon acceptance and enrollment into an accredited College or University


Applications must be received and/or postmarked by April 12, 2010 (No exceptions). Interviews will be conducted on TTU’s Campus on May 1, 2010. Students selected for ACAP will be notified no later than May 21, 2010.

Applications can be picked up in the counselors' office or can be downloaded at www.depts.ttu.edu/diversity/communityengagement (tab on left - ACAP Application)

Completed applications should be returned to: Lea Davidson, ACAP Coordinator, Texas Tech University Office of Community Engagement, Box 45024, Lubbock, TX 79407.

If you need additional support, please contact her at 806-742-7025 x273 or lea.davidson@ttu.edu.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Sincerely,

Lea Davidson
Lea Davidson

ACAP Coordinator

Each year the Agricultural Division of the Noble Foundation hosts an agriculturally oriented summer program called AgVenture for high school students (must be a sophomore, junior or senior as of April, 2010). This year, AgVenture will be June 14th through the 17th.

This camp of for Texas and Oklahoma high school students and gives them an opportunity for hands-on experience with:
*livestock production
*commercial fish farming
*wildlife management
*prescribed burning
*vegetable production
*pecan production
*grazing management
*firearms safety
*and more!

For eligibility requirements or an application, visit www.noble.org/Ag/AgVenture or call 580-224-6477.

The application deadline is April 13th, 2010.

The College of Architecture will be hosting Camp ARCH this summer from July 11th to the 17th. The resident summer camp is designed to give young people an opportunity to experience the professions of Architect, Constructor and Visual Designer. The program accepts high school students who have completed the 9th grader or higher and incoming college freshmen.

The number of participants is limited to 50 students selected on a competitive basis. Applications and additional information is available at camparch.tamu.edu.

The deadline forn application admission is May 15th and may be postmarked on that day.

Do you know how many different types of engineers there are? Do you know how many different areas you could study and research in biological sciences? What does it take to become a lawyer, a writer, an artist or an animal scientist?

When you attend Shake Hands With Your Future you may choose many different experiences like, working with DNA, visiting a wind tunnel, acting on main stage, working side by side with professionals in a hospital research lab, writing, painting, and more....

You will request two classes and will receive 15 hours of instruction in the morning class and 12 hours of instruction in the afternoon class. Classes are not graded.

The session for students entering Grades 8-11 is June 7-11, 2010.

The cost for the session is $610.00.

Visit the website at www.idea.ode.ttu.edu for a listing of classes and for more information.

Email ideal.mail@ttu.edu or call 742-2420.

Join Texas Tech for a fun-filled and informative five-day/five-night summer camp that explores the power of the wind and the means by which we harness it. In this camp, you will see how we forecast and measure the wind, learn the basics of turbine design, and build and test your own wind turbine. You will gain knowledge about how wind science is interdisciplinary and what careers are possible with a degree in wind science.

Classes are team taught by experienced university and public school faculty and emphasize hands-on activities.

Students are housed in Texas Tech residence halls, and one counselor is assigned to every 15 campers.

The session for Ages 14-19 is June 6 - 11, 2010.

The registration fee is $610.

For more information, go to www.ideal.ode.ttu.edu.

You can email ideal.mail@ttu.edu or call 742-2420.

SIGT is a four day-three night residentail camp for girls entering 5th through 11th grades. Girls reside in university residence halls on the Texas Tech campus. During the day, girls attend exciting hands-on science classes in university classrooms and laboratories. Evenings are devoted to traditional summer fun.

The cost for this year is $330.00

The dates for girls entering 7th - 11th grades are July 19 - 22, 2010.

Have a question? The website is www.ideal.ode.ttu.edu

You can also email ideal.mail@ttu.edu or call 742-2420.

Following are the websites and applications for two of Texas Tech's biggest summer camps are now available online.

The first camp is RED RAIDER ACADEMY and it is held June 15-18th.

WHAT IS IT?
Red Raider Academy is a college-prep summer camp designed to help students start their journey to a four-year degree. They learn about our admissions process, explore a broad range of academic programs and experience student life on a traditional college campus. They also meet students from all over while getting the inside scoop on test-taking strategies, essay writing and how to have fun as a Red Raider!

WHO CAN ATTEND?
High School Juniors who are first-generation college students and/or demonstrate financial need. Students can be a part of Red Raider Academy the summer before they begin their senior year in high school.

HOW DO STUDENTS APPLY?
Just fill out the online application and send in the additional forms requested to complete the application. Priority will be given to complete applications for Red Raider Academy 2010 received by April 1, 2010. Please visit www.admissions.ttu.edu/rra or contact Anna Delano at anna.delano@ttu.edu

The second camp is RED RAIDER EXPERIENCE and it is held July 12-13th.
WHAT IS IT?
Check out academics, campus life and special programs like study abroad and undergraduate research. Spend the night in the Honors College residence hall and tour top-notch scientific and performance facilities while students learn about degree programs in the area of their interest. Don’t worry – there’s plenty of time for fun, too!

WHO CAN ATTEND?
Students who have at least a 1200 SAT (critical reading and math), 26 ACT or hold top 10% class ranking, can be a part of Red Raider Experience the summer before they begin their senior year in high school.

HOW DO I APPLY?
Just fill out the online application and send in the additional forms to complete the application. Priority will be given to complete applications for Red Raider Experience 2010 received by April 1, 2010. Please visit www.admissions.ttu.edu/rre

If you have any questions, please contact Anna Delano at anna.delano@ttu.edu

The Equal Opportunity in Engineering (EOE) Program at The University of Texas at Austin proudly presents:

My Introduction to Engineering (MITE) Summer Camp Session 1: June 6-11, 2010 Session 2: June 13-18, 2010

MITE is a free 5 day residential summer camp at UT Austin devoted to exposing current high school sophomores and juniors (2009-2010 academic year) to engineering. Outstanding African-American, Hispanic and Native American students, as well as those who have overcome any social or economic hardship, are strongly encouraged to apply. All students may apply.

MITE participants: - Receive information about UT Austin including freshman admissions, financial aid, housing and scholarship availability - Attend interactive workshops highlighting each discipline of engineering - Tour research facilities and work on a team design project to reinforce math and science concepts used in solving engineering problems - Attend workshops focusing on essay and resume writing

All fees paid with exception of travel to and from UT Austin. Application deadline: must be postmarked by April 1, 2010.

To download an application visit: www.engr.utexas.edu/eoe/precollege/mite/apply
For answers to frequently asked questions about MITE: www.engr.utexas.edu/eoe/precollege/mite/faqs
About EOE – www.engr.utexas.edu/eoe/about

Sara Sanchez, M.Ed. Recruitment Coordinator Equal Opportunity in Engineering The University of Texas at Austin 1 University Station C2100- ECJ 2.102 Austin, TX 78712 (512) 471-5953 www.engr.utexas.edu/eoe/ "What Starts Here Changes the World"

The College Assistance Migrant Program (C.A.M.P.) at West Texas A&M University offers an excellent opportunity for the University to work with students from migrant and seasonal farmworker backgrounds.

The program provides up to $3,000 in scholarship money to students who have been identified as migrants and attend WTA&M. In addition to the scholarship, C.A.M.P. students receive a monthly participant stipend and may be eligible to receive financial assistance for books/supplies and housing.

This program is funded to serve 30 students per year. The priority application date is February 1, 2010. You can access more information about the program and apply at www.wtamu.edu/camp

If you have any questions, call Jesus Raygosa at (806) 651-2351.

We wanted to share with you an opportunity for students who are interested in Veterinary Medicine and are currently completing their sophomore or junior year in high school. The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences will be hosting the 2010 Veterinary Enrichment Camp on the Texas A&M campus this July. The four-day event will offer prospective students the chance to tour the college, attend lectures, gain hands-on experience, and stay on campus. If you would like more information on this event, please feel free to check out www.cvm.tamu.edu/bims/camp.shtml. The deadline to submit the application for the event is February 19, 2010.

If you know of students who qualify and are interested in the field of Veterinary Medicine, please do not hesitate to pass along this information as well as the web link posted above. Should you have any questions, Brady Dennis in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences would be more than happy to help you. His contact information is as follows:

Brady Dennis
Senior Academic Advisor I
979-845-4941
brady-dennis@tamu.edu

Thanks & Gig ‘Em!

Texas A&M Office of Admissions and Records

This camp focuses on outdoor, hands-on activities, with presentations by wildlife professionals. Students must be nominated and have a strong interest in the natural sciences and in outdoor activities. They must be highly motivated, and have average or above grades in natural sciences and mathematics. Students must have a flexible and tolerant attitude about occasional adverse conditions, such as rain, heat, humidity, or insects.

The camp will be July 12 - 18 on the King Ranch IBC Lease at Kingsville, Texas.

The cost for each student is $200. Participants are encouraged to solicit funds from community organizations or sponsors. Fees are due by June 14th.

Application must be received by May 30, 2009.

For more information, check out the following website: www.tctws.org or contact Megan Brazil & Liz Bates; Camp Directors, at (214) 288-3159 or email Megan at MeganAg03@yahoo.com

This program at WTA&M in Canyon is open to any incoming high school juniors and seniors who have an interest in pursuing a career path in feedyard operations and management and the fed beef industry. This program gives students a chance to learn about many areas of feedyard operations and other aspects of the fed cattle industry.

Interested students must fill out the application and return it to the TCFA office by May 1, 2009. 15-20 students will be selected to participate and will be notified by May 15th.

For more information and for an application, go to www.tcfa.org/events.html

If you have additional questions, call Trent Tyson at (806) 358-3681 or e-mail trent@tcfa.org

This summer, the Department of Retailing at Texas Tech University is pleased to announce the second annual Fashion Camp 2009: Find the Diva Within. Students will have the opportunity to explore the world of fashion and accessory design, learn about their favorite designers, take steps toward predicting this season’s hottest trends, and participate in numerous activities that enhance their individual style and sense of creativity. Fashion Camp 2009 is a great opportunity for those students with any interest in fashion, pop culture, art, music, and so much more. Attached to this email is a Fashion Camp 2009 flyer (feel free to duplicate). Cost is $400 per person, which includes meals, room and board, a free camp T-shirt, and more. A completed application form and a certified check or money order for $400, must be received by May 1st, 2009. Additional materials and information will be sent individually upon receipt of the application and camp fee. The application and information can also be found on our website www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/nhr/ret/fashion_camp/.
Thank you for your time and interest in Fashion Camp 2009. If there are any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us, Jill Godfrey and Christina Kayfus, via email: Fashion.camp@ttu.edu or by phone (806) 742-3068. We look forward to seeing your campers at Fashion Camp 2009!

Jill Godfrey and Christina Kayfus
Fashion Camp Directors
College of Human Sciences
Texas Tech University
Box 41240
15th and Akron
Lubbock, TX 79409
(806) 742-3068

*Are you a high school student age 15-17 interested in criminal justice?
*Would you like to gain hands-on experience in criminal justice?
*Would you like to meet law enforcement agents, professors, and other students who share your interests?
*Would you like to tour the prison, crime lab, or morgue?
*Would you like to investigate a mock crime scene?

If you answered "YES", then this camp is for YOU!

Summer Camp Dates:
Session I: June 21 -25, 2009
Session II: July 5 - 9, 2009

Application Deadline is April 1, 2009

For an application or more information, visit: www.cjcenter.org/college/camp

Sea Camp is a summer residential camp for ages 10 - 18 interested in marine biology/science. Participants have come to Sea Camp from across the country and around the world to take advantage of all the educational opportunities that Sea Camp has to offer.

Sea Campers reside in dormitories at the TAMUG Mitchell campus on Pelican Island. Registration is available online at www.tamug.edu/seacamp or you can call the Sea Camp office at (409) 740-4525.

There are also career-oriented residential camps for high ability (gifted and talented) students in grades 8-12.

For more information, long on to www.tamug.edu/seacamp