The 2009-10 academic year has marked an exciting time for Tennessee State University. The University hopes to continue this trend as it will once again host several summer programs during the months of June, July and August. A number of new academic, athletic, and musical programs have been added to the University’s annual listing.
This year’s programs include:
ATHLETICS
Prospect Camp: High School juniors and seniors, June 5, 12 noon-5:30pm, Cost: $20.00
TSU Lil Tiger Camp: For ages 7-14, June 7-10, 2010, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Cost: $135.00
The program is designed to provide participants (ages 7-14) with opportunities to develop and improve their football skills in a fun, safe and enjoyable atmosphere. The program encourages each participant to develop new skills and achieve a new level of playing and self-confidence. Lunch will be provided each day.
O-Line/D-Line Camp: For students grade 9-12, June 12, 9 a.m.-until, Cost: $10.00
The program is designed to provide participants in grades 9 – 12 with opportunities to develop and improve their football skills in a fun, safe and enjoyable atmosphere. Coaches, staff, former NFL players and former Tiger football athletes, will be on hand to instruct participants in fundamentals and technique training. The program encourages each participant to develop new skills and achieve a new level of playing and self-confidence
Music City Shoot-Out 7 on 7: June 12, 9 a.m.-until, Cost: $120.00 per team
Primary Contact for Athletics Camps: Natasha Plant 615-963-7562
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
Summer Apprenticeship Program: July 12-August 13, Cost: Free
Primary Contact: Will Nesby, 615-963-5442.
Primary Contact: Will Nesby, 615-963-5442.
The primary purpose of The Summer Apprenticeship Program is to stimulate interest in careers related to agricultural, consumer and environmental sciences, cooperative extension and agricultural research. Selected high school juniors and seniors will work and study with members of The School’s faculty, research scientists, and extension personnel and be assigned a project, with stages to include data collection, analysis, presentations and discussion of facts and conclusions. Program participants will be provided campus room and board and a $1000.00 stipend – payable in two $500.00 installments.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
The Community Academy of Music and Arts
The Community Academy of Music & Arts, or [CAMA] Camps will be held in the Performing Arts Center. The Early Childhood Music Program is held at the Avon Williams Campus
Registration forms can be found in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center or at tnstate.edu/cama
Contact: Ms. Christa Williams-CAMA Director at cama@tnstate.edu, 615-963-5356 for more info.
Private Instrumental Instruction: All ages, May 24-Aug. 14, 8 weeks of one ½ hour lesson per week, Cost: $160.00/semester
Safari Arts Day Camp: For ages 4-17, June 7-11, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. with a Fri. 5:30 p.m. Concert, Cost: $150.00
A one week/five day summer program for children to experience our African Arts Heritage through music, dance, drama, visual and literary arts with a final performance and show for parents, relatives and friends. Students will move from one class to the next in age appropriate smaller sessions with breaks for lunch, snacks, games and play. Classes include African rhythm and dance, Orff activities, children’s choir, arts and crafts, African stories and authors, creative writing, and improvisational acting.
Beginners Class Piano: For ages 12-17 June 14 – Aug. 2, Mondays, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Cost: $100.00 for 8 weeks, rm. 283
Each student will sit at a standard piano in a class setting and learn to read and understand basic music concepts and piano skills. Group piano allows for piano ensembles and the fun of playing together.
Class Piano Level II: For ages 12-17- June 14 – Aug. 2, Mondays, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Cost: $100.00 for 8 weeks, rm. 283
Piano for Pleasure: For Adults- June 16 – Aug 4, Wednesdays, 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Cost: $100.00, for 8 weeks, rm. 283
Have you always wanted to play the piano? Now is your chance to try it out for 8 weeks as a beginner. Class piano is even more fun than private lessons. No, you won’t have to play solos in front of others. Each student will sit at a standard piano in a class setting and use head phones to listen to one’s self and to play for the instructor. However, class piano does allow for the fun of duets, playing together and meeting others.
Piano Class for Adults- Level II: June 14 – Aug. 2, Mondays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., Cost: $100.00 for 8 weeks, rm. 283.
Community Academy Boy’s Choir: Ages 9 – 18, Dates TBA, Thursdays from 5:00 – 6:15, Cost: $60.00 for summer semester.
Vocal Camp: For Ages 14 -18, May 31- June 4, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Cost: $175.00 includes lunch.
Singers will participate in group workshops, master classes, and private voice lessons with TSU faculty members Mrs. Hannah Baisley and Mrs. Maureen McCaffrey. Students will be instructed in vocal repertoire and styles appropriate to their age and ability. Students will learn skills for auditioning, and basic music theory, music history and piano skills in addition to their vocal training, tour the TSU Campus, dine together in the TSU Cafeteria, and close the week with a Student Performance for family and friends on Friday, June 4, at 6:00 p.m. Students must register and pay for this event by May 1, 2010 and be recommended by a private voice instructor or school music teacher.
EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC PROGRAM
The Gordon Natural Approach to Music Learning: Infants through 4 years, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, Instructor: Ms. Charlyna Hamilton. Saturdays, May 29 – Aug 7, Cost: $155.00 for 10 weeks.
Free Demonstration Class: May 22, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. (for parents and children)
Avon Williams Campus (Downtown) Childcare Center Room 286, 330 10th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37203
Speech Pathology and Audiology Summer Speech Camp:
Ages 5-14. Scheduled diagnostics are June 2-June 4. Camp intervention dates are June 7-July 9, Cost: Free
Location: Avon Williams Campus Speech Pathology Suite A
Primary contact: Tyese Hunter, M.Ed., CCC-SLP 615-963-7010
Secondary contact: LeJeun Watson 615-963-7072
Speech Pathology and Audiology will provide intensive therapeutic intervention focusing on Articulation, Fluency and Language for qualified applicants. There is no cost. Persons interested must download an application from our website and submit it along with any prior diagnostic assessment reports, IEP’s and other pertinent data, postmarked on or before April 30, 2010. We appreciate your interest in our program. Applications can be downloaded from our website at www.tnstate.edu/speechpath
Science And Technology
NASA SEMAA Program (Roster currently full): 160 1-8 graders. Primary Contact: 615-963-7631
Elementary School Program, Grades: 1- 4, June 14 -18, Lawson Hall
Middle School Program, Grades: 5 - 8, June 21-25, Lawson Hall
Link for information on SEMAA program at TSU: www.semaanashville.com
Link for information on national SEMAA program: www.semaa.net
The NASA SEMAA (Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy) is an innovative, national project designed to increase the participation and retention of historically underrepresented youth in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The NASA SEMAA summer program utilizes a series of unique hands-on, inquiry-based classroom curriculum enhancement activities focused on NASA’s research and technology in aeronautics, space exploration and science. Students participate in the summer three hours per day for one week. The roster for the 2010 summer is now full.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING CONCEPTS INSTITUTE (ECI):
Rising 10th – 12th grade students (at least 2.8 high school GPA) June 6 – July 9, Cost: $100.00
ECI is a five-week residential summer program for high school graduates majoring in an engineering discipline. The students will participate in enrichment and preparatory coursework in physics, chemistry, and mathematics to introduce them to the discipline of engineering. Students will be exposed to basic scientific and engineering principals through projects, industry tours, coursework and other experiential learning activities to increase their familiarity with engineering and the collegiate environment at Tennessee State University. All participants must complete a summer project, and may receive credit for selected courses in the engineering curricula. $10.00 APPLICATION FEE.
Summer Transportation Institute (STI):
Rising 10th – 12th grade students (at least 2.7 high school GPA) June 6 – July 2, Cost: $100.00
STI is a four-week residential program that introduces high school students to the transportation industry. The students will participate in enrichment and preparatory coursework in physics, mathematics and computing to introduce them to the discipline of engineering. Each week will cover a different aspect of transportation (AIR, LAND and SEA). Activities for summer 2010 will include hands-on labs, field trips and presentations by various employees of the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). $10.00 APPLICATION FEE.
Pre-Engineering Program to Stimulate Interests in Engineering (PEPSIE):
Rising 10th – 12th grade students (at least 2.7 high school GPA) July 18 – July 30, Cost: $100.00
PEPSIE is a two-week residential summer program for students, grades 10-12, to expose and introduce them to the discipline of engineering. The program will focus on hands-on projects, including product design, manufacturing, robotics and aeronautics. All students will also participate in refresher activities to promote and enhance learning skills and knowledge in mathematics and physics, and conclude with a final project. $10.00 APPLICATION FEE
All Engineering programs will be hosted in the Andrew P. Torrence Building
For additional information regarding Engineering camps visit: http://www.tnstate.edu/interior.asp?mid=5436&ptid=1
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