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Students who want to be song-writers and poets are invited to submit song lyrics to The Dick and Jane Project. This local nonprofit organization partners elementary and middle school students with professional musicians. Students collaborate with these talented professionals -- this summer, it's Columbus' own The DewDroppers -- to create music that will be produced on CD and played on the radio!
2012 Notable Children's Books
FYI- students can publish original songs, stories, cartoons, games and more! I have a copy of Creative Kids magazine if any of your students would like to check it out. Thanks so much!
Columbus Museum of ArtÂ
40 awesome science app's-!
Please note this writing contest opportunity:
FYI... Northwestern University Center for Talent Development has posted the Gifted Learning Links for this year. These are courses for students who are looking for ways to "supplement and diversify their school offerings". Some things that your students might be interested in:
- Core Essentials: aligned with standards in math, science and language arts
- Unique Opportunities: independent study or club
- Creative Studies: analysis of creative cultures including art, music, theater and design
- Enrichment: courses including a variety of subject and technology
- Honors: independent study at your own pace
There are more to choose from... if you would like to pursue any of these for your students please visit: www.ctd.northwestern.edu for further details.
Before enrolling your child in any opportunity, please, carefully check to make sure it is the right fit for your child. Please note the Olentangy Local School District does not endorse any of these offerings.
SUMMER CAMPS
FYI- Columbus Museum of Art just posted their Summer Art camp for prek-8th graders:
ARTS CASTLE, DELAWARE OH
Offers a variety of multi-arts experiences such as classes, workshops, performances, exhibitions, and special events. Go to their website to check out current offerings.
B-Wiser Science Camp: Buckeye Women in Science, Engineering and Research Institute
- Open to girls who have completed grade 7
- A weeklong residential experience to promote the interest of young women in science and engineering at The College of Wooster, June 10-15, 2012
- Cost: $475 with scholarships available
- Application deadline: April 30, 2012
Case Western Reserve University
- Shipwreck Camp (Center for Science and Mathematics Education)
- Ages 12-15
- Weekdays, July 16 through July 27, 2012: 9:30a.m. – 3:30p.m.
- Campers participate in an expedition to find shipwrecks in Lake Erie
- For more information, call 216-368-5075
- Cost of this two week camp is $475, includes $25 application fee.
- Applications will be available in April, 2012.
Columbus College of Art & Design, Creative Summer Workshops
- Open to grades 1-12
- A variety of programs which offer quality art instruction taught by CCAD faculty and arts professionals, multiple session dates throughout the summer
- Cost: Most classes are $130
- Registration opens: March 1, 2012
Ohio Leadership Institute
- Open to grades 2- high school
- Camps are leadership-based camps packed with leadership-building activities, lively sessions and recreational activities, dates TBA
- Cost: $225 with academic achievement scholarships available
- Application deadline: June 1, 2012
Kent State University
- Includes a variety of academic enrichment camps
Miami University
- Listings will be updated throughout the spring
The Ohio State University P-12 Project
- A variety of programs for all ages
Ohio Northern University
- For students entering 9th through 12th grades
- *Also check for ONU’s Summer Honors Institute. 2012 information is not yet posted.
THURBER SUMMER CAMP
Who says creativity has to stop once school lets out for the summer? Not here at Thurber House! Each summer we offer week-long summer writing camps for those entering 2nd through 8th grade who like to stretch their imagination, think outside the box, write and create new adventures, and of course, have fun! Different authors, artists, storytellers and teachers visit camp with ways for the campers to shape their stories, add pizzazz to their poetry, or perhaps create a few crazy characters. Add a few walking field trips, sunny weather and loads of laughs, and you have a great week of camp!
We will have all the dates and times available this March, so keep visiting the website or join our mailing list to make sure you don’t miss anything. These camps fill fast! If you’d like to be added to our email or mailing list, please contact Tricia Fairman at tfairman@thurberhouse.org. If you have any questions about camp, please contact Meg Brown at megbrown@thurberhouse.org.
Wellington School – Columbus, OH
- The Wellington Summer Program offers students from Wellington and the extended community a wide variety of summer opportunities. See website for more details.
Wexner Center for the Arts
- Summer Youth Workshops
- Visit website for more details, or call 614-292-6493
WildeCamp
- Opens to ages 8-adult
- All programs are designed to be hands-on for kids to learn and enjoy wildlife including: Earth Keepers and Wildecamp Extreme, multiple session dates throughout the summer
- Cost: Dependent on specific program- $490-$550
Wright State University Summer Programs
- Click on “Summer Programs” for more details!
- Deadline for resident camp applications is two weeks prior to camp start date
OSU’s Young Authors’ Writing Project Camp
Students in grades 4-12 experience an intense two-week immersion into the life of a writer. More information about the National Writing Project and the Columbus Area Writing Project is available at http://cawp.ehe.osu.edu/. The camp is scheduled for June.
OTHER:
Check out listings by doing a Google search. The following is an example.
Volunteer Opportunities
A lot of these opportunities might also be best suited (and more readily available) for when your child enters high school. Before enrolling your child in any of these opportunities, make sure this is a good fit for your child. Olentangy Local Schools does not endorse any of these offerings. Let me know if I can do anything!
Delaware County Special Olympics - Delaware County Special Olympics (gymnastics), starts in April, no gymnastics experience needed
Humane Society of Delaware County -Working with dogs & cats, no allergies
People in Need of Delaware County Ohio - Food sorting & food pantry preparation . Council for Older Adults of Delaware County -Help with activities -Meals on Wheels
_Habitat for Humanity -Assistance -Food to volunteers at build sites
-YCWA Columbus, a United Way agency - Organize a toiletries donation drive -Activities for families -Fund a meal
- Central Ohio Miracle League -This is a summer long opportunity where students are placed with a child with developmental or physical disabilities and help them play baseball on Saturdays -More information for students/families want to contact : MLbuddycoordinator@gmail.com
-Columbus Zoo -Teens interested in a zoo career
-COSI -Ages 12 to adult, time commitment varies
-Stratford Ecological Center -Non profit educational organic farm and nature preserve -Wide variety of programs including children's camps and activities
-Andrews House -Community service center
-Alpha Group of Delaware -Proves employment and adult day services
-C H A Animal Shelter -Animal shelter for dogs & cats, private shelter in Westerville
-Common Ground Free Store -Donate or volunteer -Help in warehouse (Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings)
-Mid-Ohio Foodbank -Over 13 years old, student volunteer night
-Opportunities at Riverside Hospital -Typically students must be at least 15 years of age
-Opportunities at Ohio State Medical Center -Typically students must be at least 16 years of age
-General site to find volunteer opportunities
-General site to find volunteer opportunities
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