(June 4, 2018) -- Are your kids counting down the days to summer break? Not sure how to keep them occupied? As San Antonio’s summer camp destination, UTSA’s got you covered.
UTSA offers half-day and full-day summer camps that teach kids something new while providing them with an opportunity to make new friends. An added benefit? Kids and teens get to experience what it’s like to be a student on a college campus.
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Summer camps at UTSA cover every interest—from science, engineering and architecture to sports, music and writing. Some last a few days. Others extend a week or two. This year’s camps include:
Engineering Summer Camp
This exciting and interactive day or overnight camp for high school students will teach engineering design and problem solving approaches using out of the box thinking. The camp will have interactive workshops, hands-on challenges, tours, panels and competitions.
Archaeology and the Science of Skeletons
Campers ages 9-13 will discover the field of bioarchaeology while being introduced to cultural traditions all over the world. They will learn how archaeologists use skeletal remains to uncover the past. Campers can expect archaeology themed activities, games, crafts and a hands-on look at artifacts in a lab.
iTEC Camps
Get kids from kindergarten through high school interested in science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on activities at UTSA iTEC camps. The instructors go beyond the classroom and understand that kids learn more when they are excited about the topics they’re discovering.
A new opportunity with iTEC this year is the Texas Workforce Commission Governor’s Summer Merit Program, a free program for qualified students ages 14-21. The camp will give students an understanding and appreciation of specific aspects of the science, technology and career opportunities in advanced technologies and manufacturing, particularity robotics.
Criminal Justice Summer Camp
This unique camp gives rising junior and senior high school students the opportunity to understand how the ever-changing American criminal justice system works. During the camp, students will learn a basic understanding of crime and justice and the roles of the police, courts and corrections.
Summer Career Academy in Architecture and Interior Design
This two-week camp introduces high school and college students and adults to the careers and education of architects and interior designers. Campers will gain hands-on insight from UTSA's world-renowned faculty and find out if interior design or architecture are right for them.
Monarch Butterfly Ecology Summer Camp
UTSA environmental science staff and students will share their knowledge and passion about the state insect of Texas. Campers will learn what's being done to increase the monarch butterfly population and how to have an appreciation for wildlife and wildlife conservation. This camp is intended for children ages 6-12.
Hydrology (All About Water) Camp
New to UTSA this summer, campers will explore all the different places water lives around us. Campers will discover the unique underground water systems in Bexar County and learn about ground water, water cycles, drinking water and the creatures that call the Edwards Aquifer home.
Middle School Summer Band Institute
Middle school musicians will focus on developing their musical and playing techniques. Campers will perform with one of UTSA's concert bands and attend classes that include rehearsals, sectional and master classes and performing soundtrack music.
High School Summer Band Institute
Experienced high school band members will build on their skills during this comprehensive music experience. The musicians will develop new playing techniques. Campers will also perform with one of UTSA's concert bands and attend music classes with specific focuses.
Percussion Camp
This new camp will immerse students in 6th-12th grades in the exciting world of percussion, helping them develop their technique and musicality, improve sight reading abilities and learn about new styles of music and instruments through interactive masterclasses and ensemble experiences.
Performing Arts Camp
This intensive workshop style camp is for students interested in the performing arts - both onstage and behind the scenes. Students will receive instruction in acting, voice, dance, theatre history, music theory, costuming, stage properties, and more. The camp culminates with a performance on the evening of the final day.
Choir Camp
Choir leaders from prominent Texas high school music programs and UTSA's superb conductors and faculty will provide an intensive study of the All-State Choir audition music. High school students planning to participate in the All-State process are encouraged to register.
Japanese Language and Culture Camp
Campers will enjoy the summer learning to read, write and speak the Japanese language. They also will learn about the Japanese culture and spend time cooking, creating arts and crafts activities with an East Asian theme. This camp is intended for children ages 6-12.
Chinese Language and Culture Camp
Campers will enjoy the summer learning to read, write and speak the Chinese language. They also will learn about the Chinese culture such as martial arts, painting and drawing, arts and crafts and more. This camp is intended for children ages 6-12.
Sports Camps
UTSA will host a variety of sports camps for the novice athlete to the aspiring Olympian. Athletes of all ages will have the option of choosing baseball, men's basketball, women's basketball, football, soccer, softball and volleyball camps.
Young Writer's Camp
Emerging and fluent writers can practice and refine their writing skills, share with others and grow as artisans and thinkers. Each day, students will investigate the art of writing, apply the craft to their own writing, and celebrate what they have done with fellow campers.
Roadrunner Readers Program
The tutoring sessions are designed to help children in 2nd-8th grades who are reading below grade level. Tutors identify the child's strengths and needs and create highly engaging literacy experiences designed to support literacy growth and development.
Math Jump Start Program
This fast paced program is designed for students who took the Math Placement exam but their math skills are a little rusty. They will gain knowledge to prepare them for success in future math courses.
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