PEP Literacy CampJune 27, 2011 – July 14, 2011
30 Niagara Falls City School District students in kindergarten to grade two experienced a 3-week literacy program, working with 17 NU College of Education elementary cohort students. The three mornings-per-week program enabled camp participants to work on maintaining literacy skills over the summer and engage in activities that exposed students to a college campus. Various activities allowed the campers to see how literacy can be integrated into career exploration, field trips and cultural awareness. A family celebration was held on August 4 to celebrate and share in the campers' successes!
Career & College Readiness CampJuly 19, 2011 – August 4, 2011
As a major focus of the New York State Board of Regents, the College of Education created a Career and College Readiness Camp for 25 seventh and eighth graders to engage in literacy, career exploration, college awareness, technology, and inquiry-based activities. The camp allowed 22 secondary education graduate students the opportunity to develop lesson plans based on the Career and College Readiness Standards. Students capped off the 3-week camp with a “Dress for Success” celebration for family and friends, presenting on numerous topics.
Literacy STEM CampAugust 1, 2011 – August 4, 2011
Thirty-seven campers in grades three to eight were treated to a week of learning incorporating literacy into Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) activities. This year’s topics were: Gadget Invention, CSI-NU, Microbe Madness, and Ichthyology Inspection. Twenty graduate students enrolled in various advanced programs planned a week of inquiry-based, hands-on activities that captured what scientific minds want to know. As a capstone to the week-long event, students presented their findings to proud family members in the Academic Complex courtyard.
Yes, Girls This One’s For You! STEM CampAugust 15, 2011 – August 18, 2011
Seventeen young ladies in grades seven to nine experienced a week of personal and professional activities designed for girls’ interests at those age levels. STEM topics planned and taught by 11 graduate students included: Boutique Blueprints, Fabrics Fiesta, Trash to Treasures, and Premium Polish. While seeing the world through the eyes of STEM, the girls were engaged in STEM careers exploration, etiquette, living wellness, what not to wear, "techtiquette," and yoga. The girls used what they learned in etiquette by dressing up for an etiquette luncheon held in their honor. Family members were treated to a “Make a Sundae” social with each girl presenting a part of the week’s activities. The STEM Camps are sponsored by the Western New York Regional Educational Center.
