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2010 Enrichment Opportunity For Students over school breaks and summers:

Rochester Scholars and Rochester Scholars Jr.

Rochester Scholars and Rochester Scholars Jr. are the University of Rochester's pre-college, academic programs that offers high school and middle school students a chance to experience college life and explore new careers.

• The program is for high school and middle school students.
• Students enroll in mini-courses, reflective of fields of study at the University of Rochester or other higher education institutions.
• Students interact with peers from area schools and get a taste of the college experience in a fun-filled and challenging setting.
• Books, supplies, and lunch are included in the price of tuition.
• Meet with University of Rochester admissions counselors to learn more about applying to college.
• Students have the opportunity to explore many different careers to find the career.
• Rochester Scholars classes (grades 9-12) meet for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, with morning sessions from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and afternoon sessions from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A residential component of this program is available for one to three weeks over the summer.
• Rochester Scholars Jr. classes (grades 6-8) meet for one week from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENT

WE@RIT hosts “Park & Ride:  Creative Robotic Design”

January 30^th & 31^st, 2010

Women in Engineering at RIT (WE@RIT) introduces physics and engineering concepts in a fun way building a roller coaster and utilizing Lego^® Mindstorm NXT Kits, while placing emphasis on basic teamwork, creativity and design.  The program is being conducted in the James E. Gleason Building, Xerox Auditorium at RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering.

This workshop is ideal if you like to know how to make things work, roll, buzz, or even think!  Don’t be afraid if you haven’t worked with Lego^® Mindstorm NXT before, as participants will be paired with two other campers and a Team Leader - an RIT engineering student, developing a strong mentoring relationship.  Teams work together to design and build creative devices to meet a set of engineering requirements.  All will be challenged by the utilization of sensors and programming topics as they guide their robot through an “amusement park” setting.

You will be officially registered in the program as soon as you fill out the registration forms (available on our website) and send in payment in full. Forms and payment due by Tuesday, January 26^th (first come-first serve).  We will send you an email to confirm participation in the program.

DETAILS:

When:     Saturday  9am to 4pm (Lunch provided at Grace Watson Dining Hall)

               Sunday    9:30am to 3pm (Lunch provided)

Where:    James E. Gleason Building (Bldg. 9), registration in Gordon Atrium

Cost:       $75 per person for the two-day workshop

Contact:  Jodi Carville, WE@RIT Program Coordinator, WE@RIT.edu

Registration:  http://we.rit.edu, click on “Park & Ride

Registration forms can be downloaded. Please register as soon as possible to ensure enrollment for the weekend - we do anticipate the camp filling up quickly.

Program Info           What is Kids on Campus? Cool Projects! Awesome Technology! Two weeks of exciting workshops for middle and HS students. Kids on Campus is all about cutting-edge topics involving computers, science, math, art, and technology. It’s a chance to work in small teams, unleash creativity, and develop critical thinking skills. Who belongs at Kids on Campus? Kids on Campus is for students who love technology — workshops are specifically designed to capture the interest and imagination of students with high academic potential. Students actively participate in a rigorous, hands-on learning experience, and must be able to work well in a group setting. There should be no behavioral concerns that might negatively impact the group dynamic. How does it work? Kids on Campus offers two repeating sessions during the month of July. Each session is two weeks long and runs from 9 AM to 3 PM, daily, Monday through Friday. Students choose one area to focus on for the two-week session. Workshops are small group, hands-on, project-oriented, and lots of fun. We have designed our workshops to offer flexibility for students. Workshops have been developed for beginner through advanced learners and are offered at three grade levels: 5-6, 7-9 and 9-12. Please note: grade level is determined by what grade your child will enter in the fall. An extended day option is available from 3 PM to 5 PM. Activities include outdoor games, indoor strategy games and computer activities. Students may enroll in more than one session. Read the workshop descriptions on the following pages and follow the registration instructions. Once you have registered, please go to Forms, complete and return the Welcome Packet. For: 5 - 12 Grade Students (Fall, 2009) Place: RIT Campus Sessions and Fees Session 1: July 6 - 17 (M-F) 2009 Session 2: July 20 – July 31 (M-F) 2009 Full Day: 9 AM - 3 PM, M - F $675 Extended Day: 9 AM - 5 PM, M - F $850 Fees include a fantastic all-you-can eat lunch package. A Look at Your Day   Workshop 9 AM - 11 AM             Recreation 11 AM - Noon Swimming and Outdoor Activities *           Lunch Noon - 1 PM All-you-can eat lunch           Workshop 1 PM - 3 PM             Extended Day 3 PM - 5 PM   Arrival and departure location: Golisano College. * In addition to swimming, we are introducing a recreation program that will keep kids moving, having fun and build camaraderie and team work. The focus will be on games that can be played by all and that kids can play at home. Games will include kick ball, waffle ball, ultimate Frisbee and more. Staff Workshops are led by knowledgeable, enthusiastic instructors, who seek an active, investigative approach to learning. Instructors are a mix of RIT faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals in the community. Instructors teach in an interactive environment, using RIT's state-of-the-art labs and facilities.

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