Bellarmine University offers more than 20 summer camps in reading, writing, drama, math, science, computers, study skills and test preparation for young learners wanting to expand their horizons.
The camps, for children ages 7 to 17, begin June 13 and conclude August 2, with different topics offered each week. Most camps are weeklong three-hour camps that take place from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Prices range from $69 to $199, with a $10 discount if participants are registered 10 days before the session begins.
Camps are led by Bellarmine professors and instructors, teachers from area schools, or local experts in the camp's topic.
Bellarmine's School of Continuing & Professional Studies organizes the camps.
Register online, where full descriptions of each session are available, or register by phone at 502/272-8166.
MATH CAMPS
G3 – Great Gains in Geometry ($149)
Ages 12–14
June 13-17, 9 a.m.–noon
A2 - Awesome Algebra ($149)
Ages 12–14
June 13–17, 1–4 p.m. or June 20-24, 9 a.m.-noon
SCIENCE CAMPS
Detective Camp ($159, plus $15 materials fee)
Ages 11-13
June 13-17, 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.
Energy Wizards ($159, plus $15 materials fee)
Ages 8-10
June 13-17, 9 a.m.-noon
WRITING CAMPS
Write On! ($149, plus $10 materials fee)
Ages 10-13
July 11-15, 9 a.m.-noon
Short Story Showdown ($149, plus $10 materials fee)
Ages 8-11
July 25-29, 9 a.m.-noon
READING CAMPS
Rising 1st, 2nd & 3rd graders ($209)
July 18-22, 9 a.m.-noon
Rising 4th, 5th & 6th graders ($209)
July 11-15, 9 a.m.-noon
Rising 7th & 8th graders ($209)
June 27-July 1, 9 a.m.-noon
Boost Your Reading Speed ($79)
Rising 10-12 graders
July 18-22, 1-2 p.m.
ARTS CAMPS
Cartooning Fun ($149)
Ages 10-14
July 11-15, 9 a.m.-noon
Art Meets Story ($149)
Ages 10-14
June 27-July 1, 9 a.m.-noon
Rock Guitar ($159)
Ages 9-12
June 20-24, 9 a.m.-noon
Unbridled Creativity ($149)
Ages 10-12
June 27-July 1, 9 a.m.-noon
Unbridled Creativity ($149)
Ages 7-9
July 11-15, 9 a.m.-noon
Center Stage: Drama Plus ($159)
Ages 8-12
July 25-29, 9 a.m.-noon
Comedy Improv Camp ($159)
July 18-22, 9 a.m.-noon
COMPUTER CAMPS
Building Virtual Worlds ($159)
Ages 10-14
July 11-15, 9 a.m.-noon
Web Monkeys ($149)
Ages 10-14
June 20-24, 9 a.m.-noon
Movie Magic ($149)
Ages 10-14
June 20-24, 1-4 p.m.
ACADEMIC CAMPS
PSAT/SAT Prep Camp ($209)
Rising 10th & 11th graders
June 13-17, 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.
July 11-15, 9 a.m.-noon
Duke Talent Identification Program Prep Camp ($159)
Rising 7th graders
July 11-15, 1-4 p.m.
Study Smarter, Not Harder! ($109)
Ages 13-16
August 1-2, 9 a.m.-noon