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Welcome to Southern Oregon University Youth Programs summer day camps and classes. Our programs will introduce you to new subjects and broaden your knowledge in a hands-on way. Attending classes on a university campus in a fun, safe, dynamic environment will excite you about college life and encourage dreams of becoming a college student yourself.
Read details and register for classes by clicking on the red titles below.
Summer Better Than Others Brochure [PDF]
Camps by Age
- Secrets and Surprises in Science - July 10-14, 9 am-12 pm
- Clowning Around at the Circus - July 17-21, 9 am-12 pm
- Building with Loose Parts - August 7-11, 9 am-12 pm
- Action Art! - August 14-18, 9 am-12 pm
- Kids in the Kitchen: Culinary Institute - July 10-14, 9 am-2 pm
- Adventures Around the World - July 10-14, 9 am-12 pm
- Adventures in Parkour - July 10-14, 9 am-12 pm
- The 'Art' of Chemistry - July 10-14, 1-4 pm
- Magical Fairy Homes and Gardens - July 10-14, 1-4 pm
- Life's a Circus - July 10-14, 1-4 pm
- Not So Bored Games Expo - July 10-14, 1 pm-4 pm
- Chemistry in the Kitchen - July 17-21, 1-4 pm
- Pop Shop Art for Kids - July 17-21, 9 am-12 pm
- A Pirate's Life Institute - July 31-August 4, 9 am-4 pm
- What a Stitch! Session 1 - August 7-11, 9-11 am
- Epic Chain Reactions - August 7-11, 1-4 pm
- What a Stitch! Session 2 - August 14-18, 9-11 am
- Coding Camp Session 1 - July 10-14, 9 am-12 pm (Ages 10-12)
- Robot Rumble NXT! Session 1 - July 10-14, 9-11 am (Ages 10-13)
- Summer Better Botany Investigators Session 1 - July 10-14 9 am-12 pm (Ages 10-13)
- Lean, Mean Bike Maintenance Machine - July 10-14, 10 am-12 pm (Ages 11-14)
- Write On! Creative Writing Workshop - July 10-14, 1 pm-4 pm (Ages 11-14)
- Ready All Row! Session 1 - July 17-21, 9 am-12 pm (Ages 10-13)
- Minecraft Madness Session 1 - July 17-21, 9 am-12 pm (Ages 11-14)
- Sleuths and Suspects: CSI Institute - July 17-21, 9 am-4 pm (Ages 10-12)
- NEW!! Robot Rumble EV3 Session 1 - July 17-21, 9-11 am (Ages 10-13)
- Now Heat This! Culinary Institute - July 17-21, 9 am-2 pm (Ages 10-12)
- Fiber Art Adventures - July 17-21, 1-3 pm (Ages 11-14)
- In Focus Photography and Digital Editing - July 17-21, 1 pm-4 pm (Ages 10-12)
- Scene Study for the Theatre - July 17-21, 1-4 pm (Ages 11-14)
- Introduction to Video Game Design Session 1 - July 17-21, 1 pm-4 pm (Ages 11-14)
- Science for Inquiring Minds Institute - July 24-28, 9 am-4 pm (Ages 10-12)
- Epic Tech Institute - July 24-28, 9 am-4 pm (Ages 10-13)
- Introduction to Graphic Design Session 1 - July 24-28, 9 am-12 pm (Ages 11-14)
- Foundations in Fencing - July 24-28, 10 am-12 pm (Ages 10-14)
- Drawing on Reality - July 24-28, 1-3 pm (Ages 10-12)
- Vet Med Camp Session 1 - July 24-28, 1-3 pm (Ages 10-14)
- Miniature Masterpieces in Clay - August 7-11, 1-3 pm (Ages 10-12)
- Concept Art for Gaming and Character Design Session 1 - July 24-28, 1-4 pm (Ages 11-14)
- Stand Up Comedy Kids - July 24-28, 1 pm-4 pm (Ages 11-14)
- Summer Better Botany Investigators Session 2 - July 24-28, 9 am-12 pm (Ages 10-13)
- We're Rolling! Session 1 - July 24-28, 1 pm-4 pm (Ages 10-12)
- Coding Camp Session 2 - July 31-August 4, 9 am-12 pm (Ages 10-12)
- Ready All Row! Session 2 - July 31-August 4, 9 am-12 pm (Ages 10-13)
- Minecraft Madness Session 2 - July 31-August 4, 9 am-12 pm (Ages 11-14)
- Theatre on the Spot! - July 31-August 4, 9 am-12 pm (Ages 10-12)
- Keys to the Kitchen: Culinary Institute - July 31-August 4, 9am -2 pm (Ages 10-12)
- Vet Med Camp Session 2 - July 31-August 4, 1-3 pm (Ages 10-14)
- Introduction to Video Game Design Session 2 - July 31-August 4, 1 pm-4 pm (Ages 11-14)
- Robot Rumble NXT! Session 2 - August 7-11, 9-11 am (Ages 10-13)
- Lighting for Photography - August 7-11, 9 am-12 pm (Ages 11-14)
- Introduction to Graphic Design Session 2 - August 7-11, 9 am-12 pm (Ages 11-14)
- It's Sew You! Session 1 - August 7-11, 1-3 pm (Ages 10-13)
- Off the Eaten Path: Culinary Arts Institute - August 7-11, 9 am-2 pm (Ages 12-14)
- We're Rolling! Session 2 - August 7-11, 1 pm-4 pm (Ages 10-12)
- Concept Art for Gaming and Character Design Session 2 - August 7-11, 1 pm-4 pm (Ages 11-14)
- Fabulous Fashionistas - August 14-18, 9 am-12 pm (Ages 11-14)
- It's Sew You! Session 2 - August 14-18, 1-3 pm (Ages 10-13)
- NEW!! Robot Rumble EV3 Session 2 - August 14-18, 9-11 am (Ages 10-13)
- Conservatory for Young Theatre Artists, Camelot Theatre Company (CTC) - August 14-18, 9 am-4 pm (Ages 10-17)
Summer Classes 2017
| Action Art! - August 14-18, 9:00-12:00 |
| Adventures Around the World - July 10-14, 9:00-12:00 |
| Drawing on Reality - July 24-28, 1:00-3:00 (Ages 10-12) |
| Fabulous Fashionistas - August 14-18, 9:00-12:00 (Ages 11-14) |
| Keys to the Kitchen Culinary Institute - July 31-August 4, 9:00-2:00 (Ages 10-12) |
| Kids in the Kitchen: Culinary Institute - July 10-14, 9:00-2:00 |
| Magical Fairy Homes and Gardens - July 10-14, 1:00-4:00 |
| Miniature Masterpieces in Clay Session 1 - July 24-28, 1:00-3:00 (Ages 10-12) |
| Minature Masterpieces in Clay Session 2 - August 7-11, 1:00-3:00 (Ages 10-12) |
| Miniature Masterpieces in Clay - August 7-11, 1:00-3:00 (Ages 10-13) |
| Now Heat This! Culinary Institute - July 17-21, 9:00-2:00 (Ages 10-12) |
| Off the Eaten Path: Culinary Arts Institute - August 7-11, 9:00-2:00 (Ages 12-14) |
| Pop Art for Kids - July 17-21, 9:00-12:00 |
| Sewing for Beginners: What a Stitch! - August 7-11, 9:00-11:00 |
| The 'Art' of Chemistry - July 10-14, 1:00-4:00 |
| Weaving Your Way - July 17-21, 1:00-3:00 (Ages 11-14) |
| What a Stitch! - August 7-11, 1:00-3:00 (Ages 10-13) |