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Youth of all ages can attend a variety of camps and programs at Samford University this summer.
From music and dance to science and philosophy, Samford University is offering a variety of summer programs for children and teens.
Some programs, such as the Alabama Governor’s School week, June 19-30, are by invitation only. But others, such as Bulldog Art Camp, are open to anyone who registers by the deadline, though in many cases space is limited.
Arts
Bulldog Art Camp, June 26-30
► Grades: 1-5
► Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
► Cost: $250 per camper
► Registration deadline: June 20
All Aboard for Music, July 17-21
► Ages: 3-6
► Time: 9-11:30 a.m.
► Cost: $215 per camper
► Registration deadline: July 12
Adventures in Music, June 12-16 (piano) and July 10-14 (piano or voice)
► Grades: 1-12
► Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
► Cost: $375
► Registration deadlines: June 2, June 30
Writing Camp for Teens and Tweens, June 19-23 and July 24-28
Ages: 11-15
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: $200
Registration deadlines: June 13, July 18
IMAGINE! Theatre Camps, June 12-16 and June 19-23
► Grades: Just for Fun, K4-5th; The Magic Circle, 6-9
► Time: Just for Fun, 9-11:30 a.m.; Magic Circle, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
► Cost: Just for Fun, $145; Magic Circle, $535
► Registration deadline: June 7
Academics
Minority Youth Science Academy, June 25-28
► Grades 10-12
► Time: All day, residential
► Cost: $350
► More information: mysa@samford.edu
Great Ideas Summer Institute, June 25-30
► Grades 11-12
► Time: All day, residential
► Cost: $595
► More information: Caroline Janeway at cmwilli3@samford.edu
Summer Debate Institute, June 25-July 8
► Grades 9-12
► Time: All day, residential or commuter
► Cost: $600-$1,500
► More information: Ryan Galloway at rwgallow@samford.edu
