SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PROMISES "SEEING" AND "DOING" FOR KIDS IN  GRADES 6-9

Sign up by June 15 for 10% discount.

Titusville, May 13 - Students in grades six through nine can begin planning for UPT’s Summer Enrichment Camps.  The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville offers the Summer Enrichment Program every year under the direction of Dr. Ping Furlan, associate professor of chemistry.

            Applications received by June 15 will receive a ten percent discount.  Scholarships based on academic merits and financial needs are made available through the John Nesbit Rees/Sarah Henne Rees Charitable Foundation.  Scholarship applications also must be received by June 15. 

            This year, Summer Enrichment is offering two day camps running simultaneously the week of July 19-23. Both camps include Chemistry, Mouse, Math, Poetry, Sports and Web Page classes.

            In Mouse Camp (Dr. Margaret Peaslee, professor of biology), students will study the growth and behavior of lab mice and work with Excel, building 2-D and 3-D mazes.

In Chemistry Camp (Dr. Ping Furlan, associate professor of chemistry), students will learn to make new substances, discover their properties and explore their uses.  Topics will include metals and nonmetals, household acids and bases, unknown identification, artistic paints, polymers, UV imprints, water purifications and much more.

In Poetry Camp (Dr. Herb Kitson, professor of English), students will read and analyze famous poetry, learn what makes good poetry, brainstorm and write their own

poetry, learn about various revision techniques, publish their poems online or in booklets, and/or send them out to a poetry contest.

            In Math Camp (Mr. Dennis L’Huillier, instructor of mathematics), students will explore topics including routine problems with Euler Circuits, spiral growth in nature, fractal geometry and mathematical puzzles on the internet.

            In Sports Camp (Mr. Tim Sneeringer, assistant instructor of physical education), students will learn the fine points of basketball, volleyball, racquetball, weightlifting and other sports games.

            Each day camp will run from 9a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10a.m. -12p.m. or 2p.m.-4p.m. on Fridays. Cost is $135.00. Lunch is not provided.

            For more information about the Enrichment Program or available scholarships, contact Dr. Furlan at 814-827-4425 or furlan@pitt.edu.

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