Albany State offers Summer Camps
2017 Summer Camp Offerings
Camp Name: Summer Learning Academy
The Summer Learning Academy is a STEM-based summer enrichment program teaching advanced
concepts in math and science for ages 7-11. The week-long summer program will introduce
kids to careers in space technology by featuring robotics, planetary science and space
exploration. The program will culminate with a fun Friday field trip on June 30.
The curriculum is based on the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and is taught by certified teachers. Join us to explore math and science through fun, interactive, and engaging ways. STEM summer learning will move students to the head of the class!
Dates and times: June 26-30, 2017 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Location: Albany State University, 504 College Drive Billy C. Black Bldg. Room 183
Participants: Ages 7-11
Cost: $85 (Total weekly cost)
For more information, contact Erica DeCuir at 229-430-4717 or at erica.decuir@asurams.edu.
Camp Name: National Summer Transportation Institute
The National Summer Transportation Institute is designed to create awareness and stimulate interest in opportunities that exist in the transportation industry. The curriculum includes highway design, transportation of people and cargo, intermodalism, laws, regulations, safety and career opportunities. In addition, students will participate in computer training, academic enhancement activities, field trips and student projects.
Dates: June 1-30, 2017
Location: Albany State University, 504 College Drive, Hartnett Hall (Criminal Justice Building), Room 104
Participants: The program is available to rising 9th-12th graders in good standing.
Application packet required.
Cost: Free
For more information, contact Charles O. Ochie, project director, at 229-430-4864 or at Charles.ochie@asurams.edu.
Camp Name: HBCU-UP Summer Program
The HBCU-UP Summer Program for newly admitted freshmen students declared STEM majors is a sustained system for student support to jump start college STEM studies and establish a firm foundation before the first day of class.
Dates: June 26 to July 21, 2017
Location: Albany State University, 504 College Drive
Participants: ASU newly admitted freshmen STEM students
Stipend: Students will receive $1000
For more information, contact Scott Pierce, program manager, 229-430-6117, scott.pierce@asurams.edu or Seyed Roosta, chair, Math & Computer Science 229-430-4885, seyed.roosta@asurams.edu
Camp Name: Technology Oriented Workshop for High School Teachers
STEM education improvement plan one day workshop for math and science high school teachers. The workshop topics include: the effectiveness of student presentations, common strategies to engage students in mathematics learning, sharing experiences and technology on mathematics teaching, teaching and research opportunities in STEM disciplines and Open-Source 'R' for statistical computing and visualization
Dates: May 13, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Albany State University, 504 College Drive
Participants: High school math and science teachers
Cost: No cost to teachers; each teacher will receive $100
For more information, contact: Anilkumar Devarapu, associate professor, Math & Computer Science Department, 229-430-4888, anilkumar.devarapu@asurams.edu or Seyed Roosta, chair, Math & Computer Science Department, 229-430-4885, seyed.roosta@asurams.edu
Camp Name: BYE (Black Youth in Entrepreneurship) Workshop
The BYE Workshop targets Southwest Georgia area high school students who are interested in small business ownership and management. Personal development and career planning will also be discussed. The workshop will provide role models, cultural and recreational activities, microcomputer exercises, classroom sessions and a minority-owned business fieldtrip.
Dates: June 5-8, 2017, Monday through Thursday.
Participants: BYE is an in-residence, four days and three nights, program at Albany State University. Students must be enrolled in one of ASU’s 24-county service area schools, less than 18 years old and entering 9-12 grade beginning September 2017. Students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. First-year students are given priority.
Location: Albany State University, 504 College Drive
Cost: All meals are included for camp participants. There is a $50 application fee.
Applications will be available beginning May 1, 2017 and will be sent to school counselors at surrounding high schools.
For more information, contact: Cakeitha Harris-Perry, department secretary (229-430-4772) cakeitha.harris@asurams.edu
Camp Name: Albany State University Academy for Future Teachers
The Academy for Future Teachers is an intensive summer program designed for students considering a career in science and/or math education. Students collaborate with teachers and other university personnel to develop lessons and assessments based on their exposure to science, technology, engineering, and math content. Students have the opportunity to teach at least one lesson to real students and to explore learning during various field experiences that supplement classroom instruction. In addition to math and science learning opportunities, students also receive SAT/ACT test preparation and writing support.
Dates/Time: June 12 – June 30, 2017. 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Location: Albany State University, 504 College Drive
Participants: Students must be in grades 9 – 12 and apply to the camp –—via email to tiffany.pogue@asurams.edu
Cost: Free to selected participants
Camp Name: Pre-K Readiness Summer Program
The ASU Early Learning Center’s Pre-K Readiness Summer Program is designed to serve 20 eligible children and prepare them for entry into the Pre-K Program for the upcoming school year.
Dates/Time: May 30 – July 14, 2017 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: ASU Early Learning Center, 504 College Drive
Participants: Applicants must be four on or before September 1, 2017
Cost: $95.00 per week / $60.00 registration fee
For more information, contact Angelyn Lincey at 229-430-2792 or at
elc@asurams.edu
Camp Name: Albany State University Solar Camp – 2017
Albany State University Department of Chemistry & Forensic Science Solar Camp exposes middle and high school students to solar energy with sponsorship of Constellation Energy – an Exelon Company.
Time and Activities
- Solar cell, series/parallel operation & measurement – Monday (1-3 PM)
- Solar charger design: Calculation & design constrain - Monday (3-4 PM)
- Material selection, Procurement & Assembly – Wednesday (1-3 PM)
- Solar charger operation to a rechargeable scooter – Wednesday (3-4 PM)
- Test ride of the rechargeable scooter– Thursday (9:30-11:30 AM)
- Lunch, Closing ceremony & Certificate Awards - Thursday (11:30-12:30 PM)
- Reserved day - Friday (1 – 4 PM)
- Field trip Solar Plant, Camilla GA → 6/20/2017 @ 10 am
Dates:
Program slot 1 → 6/5/2017 - 6/9/2017
Program slot 2 → 6/12/2017 – 6/16/2017
Program slot 3 → 6/19/2017 – 6/23/2017
Program slot 4 → 6/26/2017 – 6/30/2017
Program slot 5 → 7/3/2017 – 7/7/2017
Location – Albany State University, 504 College Drive
Participants: Middle and high school students
Requirements: Application
For more information, contact: Arun Saha (arun.saha@asurams.edu), associate professor, Physics & Pre Engineering, 229-430-4816
Camp Name: Jazz Dance Camp
Dance camp participants will receive instruction from renowned artist, Elizabeth Delancy.
Dates/Time: June 12-16, 2017, 9 a.m. - Noon
June 16, 2017, 6 p.m., in studio performance, Albany State University Cordele Campus
Location: Albany State University, 134 West 11th Avenue, Cordele, GA
Participants: Ages 8-12
Cost: $75
For more information, contact Elizabeth Delancy at elizabeth.delancy@asurams.edu or Wendy Wilson at 229-317-6553 and wendy.wilson@asurams.edu
Sports Camps
Albany State University Sports Camps provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to develop their skills in a fun, sportsmanlike environment. In addition to fundamental instruction, campers will be exposed to sport specific strategies and will have the chance to meet new people. Our goal as a Department is to offer sports camps that challenge athletes and promote individual improvement that will eventually lead to athletic success.
We are excited and look forward to having you at our camps here at Albany State University.
For more information about the Athletics Camps Visit http://www.albanystatesportscamps.com/
ASU NYSP 2017 SUMMER SPORTS AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Albany State University and the City of Albany, Georgia
The National Youth Sports Program (NYSP) combines sports instruction with educational programs. Students engage in activities that promote physical fitness, character development, civic responsibility and college readiness. Professionals will lead sessions on such topics as prevention of alcohol and drug abuse, nutrition and health, academic excellence, college and career visioning, and reading/writing instruction. NYSP participants also receive a NYSP T-shirt, a daily USDA-approved meal, a free medical exam, and interaction with college students and professional staff. Youth will practice standard sports and learn new ones! Activities may include swimming, basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball, and dance/aerobics.
Date: May 30, 2017 – June 30, 2017
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Location: Albany State University, 504 College Drive
Participants: Youths ages 9-15; enrollment is open to all children in Dougherty County and surrounding communities.
*COMPLETED APPLICATION
*COMPLETED PHYSICAL EXAMINATION (Participation must be approved by a physician)
Free exam provided May 13, 2017 at 8 a.m. to noon at the East Albany Medical Center
Camp name: Elite College Camp for Girls
Dates: June 30-July 2, 2017
Times: June 30 (5 -8 p.m.),
July 1 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.),
July 2 (9 a.m.-Noon)
Location: Albany State University, 2400 Gillionville Road
Participants: Ages: 14-18
Cost: $120.00
DAY 1 FRIDAY JUNE 30TH
5:00pm-5:30pm Check-in
5:30pm-6:00pm Group Warm-up
6:00-6:30 Split group with different coaches for 30 min session
6:30-7:00pm rotate groups to different coach
7:00pm-7:30pm rotate groups to different coach
7:30-8:00pm rotate groups to different coach (Include cool-down in last session)
DAY 2 SATURDAY JULY 1ST
9am-9:30am Check-in
9:30-10:00am Group Warm-up
10:00am-10:45am Split groups with different coaches
10:45am-11:30am rotate groups to different coach
11:30-1:00pm Lunch break
1:00-1:30pm Group warm-up/stretch/yoga session
1:30-2:15pm rotate groups to different coach
2:15-3:00pm rotate groups to different coach
3:00-3:45pm rotate groups to different coach
3:45-5:00pm 2 games of 11v11 Scrimmage (divide into 4 teams or so and rotate) Include cool-down at end
DAY 3 SUNDAY JULY 2ND
9am-9:30 am Check-in
9:30-10:30 am Split into groups with designated coach, but then follow skills training led by head coach
10:30-11:00am Groups with individual coach sessions
11:00-12:00am 7v7 Tournament with cool-down
Contact: Jacqueline Nicholson, 229-430-1364, Jacqueline.Nicholson@asurams.edu
Camp Name: Scot Hemmings Baseball Camp
Come enjoy a full week of baseball with Scot Hemmings at Albany State University (formerly the Darton State Baseball camp) for the 6th annual “Summer Baseball Camp.” Your son/daughter will have the opportunity to spend an entire week with a very qualified camp staff.
Camps Dates: June 12th through June 16th and June 19th through June 23rd
Location: Albany State University-West Campus on Gillionville Road
Time: 9:00AM until 1PM Cost: $100.00 or
Time: 9 AM until 5PM Cost: $150.00 (Extended Camp)
Registration Required
Contact: Coach Scot Hemmings at 706-593-7975 or 706-888-4027 for more information. Here are a few reminders regarding camp:
- You son/daughter will need to arrive at the baseball field no later than 8:45 each morning and picked up no later than 1:15 PM each afternoon, unless they are participating in the extended camp, which runs until 5:00PM.
- You will drop off and pick-up your child at the batting cage located in the right field corner of the baseball field.
- Your child will need to bring a glove, hat, cleats or tennis shoes, bat, and sunscreen. They will need a bathing suit and towel for slip-n-slide Friday.
- Please let us know if your child could possibly have an allergic reaction to food, ant bite, mosquito bite, etc.
- Campers can either pack their lunch or purchase pizza from the concession stand.
Camp Name: Youth Camp
Dates: June 26-30
Location: Albany State University-West Campus on Gillionville Road
Who is it for? Ages: 6-13
Times: 8 a.m.-noon
DAY 1 MONDAY 26TH
88:30 Check-in
8:30-9:00 Warm-up
9:00-10:00 Training Sessions
10:00- 10:30 Popsicles
10:30-11:30 Small sided games
11:30-noon Stretching and cool down
DAY 2 TUESDAY 27TH
8am-8:30 Check-in
8:30-9:00 Warm-up
9:00-10:00 Half-inside sessions/Half outside sessions
10:00-10:30 Popsicles
10:30-noon half inside sessions/half outside sessions
DAY 3 WEDNESDAY 28TH
8am-8:30 Check-in
8:30-9:00 Warm-up
9:00-9:45 1 group outside, 1 group tennis courts, 1 group inside, 1 group pool
9:45-10:30 1 group outside, 1 group tennis courts, 1 group inside, 1 group pool
10:30-11:15 1 group outside, 1 group tennis courts, 1 group inside, 1 group pool
11:15-noon 1 group outside, 1 group tennis courts, 1 group inside, 1 group pool
DAY 4 THURSDAY 29TH
8am-8:30, Check-in
8:30-9:00 Warm-up
9:00-9:45 3 sessions on field, one group in shade with popsicles
9:45-10:30 3 sessions on field, one group in shade with popsicles
10:30-11:15 3 sessions on field, one group in shade with popsicles
11:15- noon 3 sessions on field, one group in shade with popsicles
DAY 5 FRIDAY 30TH
8am-8:30 Check-in
8:30-9:00 Warm-up
9:00-10:00 2 sessions outside, 2 inside
10:00-11:00 2 sessions outside, 2 inside
11:00-noon pool time/popsicle (half in pool 30 mins, other half popsicles, and then switch)
For more information: Jacqueline Nicholson, Associate Athletics Director for Academics & Compliance, Senior Woman Administrator, Albany State University East Campus, Office Phone-229-430-1364
Camp Name: Youth Soccer Camp
Who is it for? Ages 6-13
Online Registration $120.00
Day of Registration $150.00
Registration will end June 24, at midnight
Location: ASU Soccer Fields West Campus
2400 Gillionville Road
Date: June 26-30,
Time 8 a.m.-noon
Camp Name: Amber Miles Youth Softball Camp
Come join our five-day instructional softball camp and learn the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, fielding, catching and individual position play. The camp will feature Albany State Softball Head Coach Amber Miles and coaching staff, as well as, current and former Albany State University softball players. This is a chance to get great instruction and have fun learning the game. Campers need to bring shoes, gloves, and a winning attitude. We will also offer an “Extended Day” option so campers can stay and spend the afternoon playing games, swimming, snacks, and more! Extended Day campers will be responsible for bringing their own lunch.
Participants: Ages 6-12
Date: Mon.-Fri. June 12-16, 2017
Time: 9am-1pm (Monday check-in 8:30 a.m.)
Extended Day: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Place: ASU West Softball Field, 2400 Gillionville Rd. Albany, GA 31707
Fee: $100 Camp OR $150 Camp + Extended Day (T-shirt included)
For more information, Assistant Coach Harley Roller-Kashman for details. Email: harley.roller@asurams.edu Office: 229-317-6982
Camp Name: Men's Basketball
Participants: High School & Middle School Teams
Dates: June 2-3, 2017
Time: Day 1 - 2pm - Until; Day 2 - 9 am -Until
Cost: Varsity Team - $300.00; Jr. Varsity Team - $200.00; Middle School - $150.00
For more information, Director Michael Moore, 229-430-4756 or michael.moore@asurams.edu
On-Campus Housing: Provide Two Week Notice - Double Room $20 per person per night
For more information, Ms. Julia Hawkins, 229-430-4124 or julian.culbreath-hawkins@asurams.edu
On-Campus Dining: Brunch-$5.45; Dinner-$6.42
For more information, Bevel Allen, 2290-903-3631