Grades 1-3
June 24-28 • 9 a.m. - Noon
June 24-28, 2013
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grades 1-3
Young explorers, prepare for an eco-adventure! Learn all about ecosystems at Ball State University’s Hults Environmental Learning Center. What will you discover when nature becomes your classroom?
Instructor: Amy Rhodes
Save 15% if you also sign up for Global Gym in the afternoon!
June 24-28 • 1 - 4 p.m.
June 24-28, 2013
1 - 4 p.m.
Grades 1-3
It’s time for gym class all around the world! Find out what students in other countries are doing to stay healthy and active. What snacks do they eat to keep up their energy? What games do they play and how do you they tell each other “good game?” Join us at Global Gym to find out!
Instructors: Anna Dick and Kayla Negley
Save 15% if you also sign up for Bugs, Slugs, and You in the morning!
Residential
July 8-12 • Grades 5-6
July 8-12, 2013
Grades 5-6
You can’t be afraid to get a little messy in this summer adventure! Join us on an archaeological dig, where campers will first learn archaeological methods in the lab in preparation of a real-life archaeological dig. Head out to an actual dig site and help Ball State University students and faculty unearth artifacts. Prepare to rediscover the past in this brand new Summer Adventure Camp.
Instructor: Dr. Kevin Nolan
July 8-12 • Grades 6-8
July 8-12, 2013
Grades 6-8
Are you the next mobile app millionaire? Create your own apps for mobile devices (iPhone, iPad, Android, etc.)! Use the latest SDK to create games, movies, apps, videos, and more. Write, produce, and shoot short films or videos for distribution on multiple platforms. Use the latest software to create content for your apps. You don’t need to own a mobile device to participate in this camp, but if you have one, bring it.
Instructors: Susie Cunningham & Jon Grady
July 8-12 • Grades 8-10
July 8-12, 2013
Grades 8-10
Be bold, be brave, and be a visionary! Join us in Adventures in Architecture as campers interact and learn through hands-on approaches. Campers will be encouraged to engage in new ides and concepts while utilizing equipment and material to create model buildings. Faculty from Ball State University’s College of Architecture and Planning will put campers to the test as they present open-ended problems, with the budding architects responsible for finding the answer. Test solutions, take them back to the drawing board, and try again. Explore a range of design thinking that encompasses the hand-held object, to the small-scale building, to city-wide aspirations.
Instructor: Pam Harwood
Grades 2-4
Saturday, June 15 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
June 15, 2013
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Grades 2-4
Put your creativity to the test as you turn trash into treasure and make this world a cleaner and better place. Discover the beauty of art while learning how to recycle! Our planet is a treasure with many things to explore. We have countless exciting places to visit, from our own local world to far, far away places. We’ll explore some unique aspects of our globe as we make projects to celebrate, appreciate and care for this place we call home.
Instructor: Stacy Morton
Grades 4-6
June 24-28 • 9 a.m. - Noon
June 24-28, 2013
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grades 4-6
Explore the link between physics and astronomy. Study mysterious bouncing objects, identify mystery gasses, and build models of an atom and the solar system. Investigate the working of a bridge and use your knowledge to build and test your own. Create a cargo ship that will safely transport an egg and then test it to see if your egg makes it home safely.
Instructor: Dr. Dain Kavars
Save 15% if you also sign up for Virtual Reality 3-D Programming in the afternoon!
June 24-28 • 1 - 4 p.m.
June 24-28, 2013
1 - 4 p.m.
Grades 4-6
In the virtual reality world, anything can come to life. As technology continues to develop, 3D programming becomes more and more popular in games and movies. In this summer camp you can become the 3D programmer, and learn the tricks of the trade that make your favorite 3D movies and games so realistic! Start with programming objects using an x-, y-, and z-axis, and move into more advanced and enhanced graphical worlds as you work with new programming 3D packages.
Instructor: Susie Cunningham
Save 15% if you also sign up for Build It, Bounce It, Blow It Up in the morning!
July 15-19 • 9 a.m. - Noon
July 15-19, 2013
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grades 4-6
Are you performing at your highest level? Exercise is a key component in the human’s ability to perform at an optimum level. Campers will discover how skeletal muscles and cardiorespiratory systems function during exercise. Work with Ball State University faculty and students from the Human Performance Lab to understand just how important it is to tone it up and sweat it out! You’ll start to see exercising in a whole new light.
Instructor: Dr. Tony Mahon
Save 15%!
Any camper attending two or more half-day summer camps will receive a 15% discount on all half-day camp registrations!
Campers registering for a morning and afternoon camp during the same week will need to bring a packed lunch with them. Coolers will not be available so please pack accordingly. Discount does not apply to residential or all-day camps.
Grades 3-5
July 15-19 • 1 - 4 p.m.
July 15-19, 2013
Times TBA
Grades 3-5
By popular demand, we present to you, ArchiWorks Summer Camp! Step into the shoes of brilliant architects as you recreate famous structures from across the globe. Using brick building elements, explore the design elements and culture behind some of the most recognized structures made by mankind. The Sphinx. The Eiffel Tower. The Great Wall of China. Rebuild masterpieces!
Instructors: Julie Musial & Matthew Nichols
July 22-26 • 9 a.m. - Noon
July 22-26, 2013
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grades 3-5
Would you like to launch mini-space rockets and blow stuff up? Want to find out what makes a glow bug glow, make fake snow, prepare a magic, smoking potion and watch it change colors right in front of your eyes? Then this super cool camp is for you! Make your own batteries, learn to write secret messages that appear and disappear and hear some silly chemistry songs. Join us at Cool Chem Camp!
Instructor: Les McSparrin
Save 15% if you also sign up for Where the Wild Things Live in the afternoon!
July 22-26 • 1 - 4 p.m.
July 22-26, 2013
1 - 4 p.m.
Grades 3-5
Come and discover the great outdoors! Eco-Explorers will have the opportunity to investigate five different ecosystems through exploration, games, and hands-on learning at the Ball State University’s Hults Environmental Learning Center. Get your hands dirty and dig into nature!
Instructor: Amy Rhodes
Save 15% if you also sign up for Cool Chem Camp in the morning!
Scholarship Application
A limited quantity of scholarships may be available to students with a need for financial assistance. To apply for these scholarships, please submit a proof of Free and Reduced Lunch Standing and a letter explaining your need for financial assistance via email to slniekamp@bsu.edu or by mail to Sheri Niekamp, Academy House, Ball State University, Muncie IN 47306.
Sponsor a Camper!
By sponsoring a camper, you are providing the opportunity to join a Youth Enrichment Program to a student who might otherwise be unable to attend.
Note: Sponsorship contributions are not tax-deductible.
Policies & Forms
PAYMENT:
If paying by check, payment is due immediately to secure your spot. Payment will not be accepted at check-in time.
Payments not received three weeks prior to the date of the program may result in the participant’s spot being forfeited to a student on an existing waiting list.
CANCELLATIONS:
Cancellations can no longer be refunded three weeks prior to the program date. Cancellations made before this time frame are subject to a cancellation fee of 15%. Credit card refunds may be subject to an additional 5% cancellation fee.
MEDICATIONS:
All medications that a camper must bring with them must be clearly labeled with instructions. Medications should be brought to the attention of the camp facilitator.
BEHAVIORAL ISSUES:
We work with each student to the best of our abilities, but want to provide an educational and fun opportunity for students in attendance. If one student begins to take away from the overall experience, their parents or guardians will be contacted regarding the situation. Any campers whose behavior becomes a distraction or liability may be asked to leave the camp.
FORMS:
Download the Summer Adventure Information/Forms Packet, which has everything you need.
There are two forms that must be completed and returned to us as soon as possible but no later than June 1, 2013. If you arrive at camp and we do not have one or more of these forms you will not be permitted to stay. The necessary forms are the Health/Medical Form and the Liability Form.About the Indiana Academy
The Indiana Academy is a public two-year high school preparing Indiana’s gifted and talented students for the future. Through its outreach services, the Academy offers programs that encourage gifted young people to reach their full intellectual and personal potential. Through a challenging curriculum and outstanding teaching, the Academy’s Saturday Youth Programs shape motivated students into leaders and thinkers.
Location
Programs will take place at the Indiana Academy on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Students will be notified of the specific building and room number after signing up. Google Maps
Contact Information
For Information on Summer Adventure and other Youth Programs, contact: | If you have Adventure-related technology problems or questions, contact: |
Indiana Academy
Office of Outreach Programs
Academy House
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306