(June 24, 2019) – Digging for clues and digging for treasures. These are just some of the activities campers will experience this week at UTSA summer camps. Several new camps get started this week on the Main Campus.
UTSA camps cover every interest—from science, engineering and architecture to sports, music and writing. Each camp offers kids and teens a place to try something new while having fun and experiencing life on a college campus.
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Throughout the summer, UTSA hosts half-day and full-day sessions at the Main and Downtown Campuses. Some last a few days while others extend a week or two.
This week’s camps include:
STREAMsation
Campers in grades 1 – 8 will use modern and ancient technology to participate in hands-on activities to explore and expand their understanding of science, technology, reading/language arts, engineering, art and mathematics. This week, campers will be exposed to scientific processes that criminal investigators use to examine a crime scene.
Around the World with Archaeology
Campers ages 9-13 will discover the field of archaeology and explore archaeological sites from Asia, Africa, Europe, Texas and more with the archaeologists at UTSA’s Center for Archaeological Research. Campers can expect archaeology themed activities, games, crafts and a hands-on look at artifacts in a lab.
Chinese Language and Culture Camp
Campers ages 6-12 will immerse in Mandarin classes, learn colors and numbers, hold daily conversations and learn how to say family members in Chinese. They will participate in various Chinese cultural activities, including making traditional Chinese food.
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.
Engineering Summer Camp
This exciting and interactive 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.
Girl CodeRunners
This free camp for female middle school students includes hands-on activitites to help them explore and expand their understanding of webpage design using HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Animation, gaming, storytelling using SCRATCH and Robotics using LEGO Mindstorm EV3.
Women’s Basketball Camp
This week, girls in 6th-12 grades will focus on the fundamentals of the game and take part in daily competitions and games with UTSA players and coaches.
Baseball Camp
This week, UTSA Baseball hosts Boys of Summer Competition Camp. Athletes ages 9-14 will divide into teams and play games. They’ll also learn new skills and practice drill work.
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.
