2016 JAGUAR KIDS 15th Year Annual COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAM. A Summer Enrichment Program

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2 2016 JAGUAR KIDS 15th Year Annual COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAM A Summer Enrichment Program Sponsored by: SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION DETAILS: WHEN: May 31 JULY 14, 2016 DAYS: Monday Friday 8 A.M 5 P.M. FOR: CHILDREN AGES 5-12 COST: $560 FOR ENTIRE SESSION (NON-REFUNDABLE) **Discount for multiple campers from same household. CORE COURSES: Division of Continuing Education 2016 JAGUAR KIDS COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAM Southern University A & M Division of Continuing Education J.S Clark Annex, 2nd Floor Director: Mrs. L. Hitchens Phone: Dean: Dr. Barbara W. Carpenter EXTRA CURRICULA: Fun in the sun summer camp Star Foundation SWIMMING Foreign Languages COMPUTER SKILLS FIELD TRIPS

3 1. What is the BAYOU Summer Program? Fact Sheet The Beginning Agricultural Youth Opportunities Unlimited (BAYOU) Program provides an opportunity for high school students to gain first hand knowledge about career opportunities in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences and related disciplines. 2. What is the purpose of the College of Agricultural Family and Consumer Sciences Program? The major purpose of this program is to stimulate interest in careers opportunities available in these fields of study among high school students. 3. Who is eligible to participate? Rising high school seniors (have completed 11 th grade) and graduating seniors (incoming freshman) 4. What are the academic requirements? Minimum GPA of Is knowledge of agriculture or family and consumer sciences required? No. 6. Are there specific courses one should have taken? Yes. Applicant should have completed or are working on a college preparatory curriculum. 7. Where will I live? All students will live in dormitories on the campus of Southern University and A&M College. Students will have an opportunity to go home on weekends at their own expense when no other activities are scheduled. 1

4 8. Is there a cost to participate in the program? No. The program pays all expenses. 9. Can I attend freshman orientation during the program? Yes, if selected, the program will aid you in coordinating an orientation date during the program. 10. How many students will be selected? A maximum of 30 students may be selected to participate in this year s program. The exact number will depend on availability of funds and the number of qualified applicants. 11. How do I get into the program? Interested participants must submit an application, copy of an official high school transcript(s), copy of ACT scores and 2 letters of recommendation to: [email protected] & [email protected] Or Via Fax: (225) or (225) Mail: Southern University and A&M College College of Agricultural, Family & Consumer Sciences Fisher Hall, Rm 102 Baton Rouge, LA Attn: BAYOU Program 12. When is the deadline for submitting an application? Applications must be postmarked no later than April 15, When will I know whether I have been selected to participate in the program? Applicants will be notified of selections on or before May 6, *Please be sure to put your address on the application to receive quick notification. 2

5 Southern University and A&M College College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences Beginning Agricultural Youth Opportunities Unlimited (BAYOU) Summer Program June 5 June 24, 2016 Requirements: Students completing the 11 th grade in with a min. GPA 2.5. Graduating seniors who are interested in agricultural, family and consumer sciences, business or the natural sciences and have an ACT (SAT equivalent) composite score of 20 and above, or High School GPA of 2.5 or greater, or rank top 50% of high school graduation class AND require no more than ONE remedial course. *Please Print Name: (Last) (First) (Middle) Cumulative GPA: ACT/SAT Score: Parent s Student s Present Grade (Check One): Rising High School Senior (12 th grade) Incoming Freshman (Graduating HS Senior) Have you applied for admission to Southern University (Incoming Freshmen only)? Y N What course of study (major) are you interested in? 1 st choice 2 nd choice Name of Parent or Guardian: Home Address: (Street Address) (City) (State) (Zip Code) Home Phone No. Alternate Phone No. Student s Phone No. High School: 3

6 Please list extracurricular activities, awards received and special recognitions. (Attach additional pages if needed.) Extracurricular Actives (list office held in organizations) Awards and Special Recognitions Please describe your college aspirations and career goals. (Attach additional pages if needed.) Please describe your interest in one of the following areas of Family and Consumer Sciences: Human Nutrition and Food, Child Development. Apparel Merchandising and Textiles, Agricultural Economics, Urban Forestry, Animal Science, Plant Science, (Attach additional pages if needed.) Return this application with a high-school transcript, copy of ACT scores & 2 letters of recommendation by April 15, 2016 to: [email protected] & [email protected] Via fax: (225) / (225) Standard Mail: Southern University and A&M College Fisher Hall, Rm 102 Baton Rouge, LA Attn: BAYOU Program *Note: A current high school or college transcript must be provided in order for the applicant to be considered and 2 letters of recommendation from your high school/college administrators, for example teacher, counselor, dean. ***Note-You may contact Ms. Allison Johnson at (318) or [email protected] with any questions or concerns. 4

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8 Program Name: Engineering Summer Institute (ESI) Duration: 4 weeks: June 13- July 7, 2016 Description: The Engineering Summer Institute (ESI) seeks to expose students to career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The goal of ESI is to broaden the access of students to these careers by exposing them to available options in an environment that facilitates intellectual exchange, academic enrichment, and fosters the learning, sharing, and growing processes. ESI offers the program for high school students. Criteria: Cost: Students promoted to grades 9 through 12 with a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale are eligible. They must submit an official transcript, standardized test scores, a letter of recommendation from a current math or science teacher, and a 250 word essay. $400 non-refundable registration fee Contact: Janifer B. Peters [email protected] College of Engineering Fax: (225) PBS Pinchback Hall Voice (225) Deadline: Other Notes: March 31 or until slots are filled. ESI hours are from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. daily. Students will commute to campus daily. Fridays are reserved for field trips during the Institute. Students will be provided lunch at the SU campus dining hall.

9 ARE YOU SEEKING SUMMER EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN? WE HAVE THE IDEAL OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU! The Joseph Meyinsse Teacher Leadership Institute s (JMTLI) Cohort 1 science teachers are offering an academic day-program during the summer. The two-week academic day-program will offer an academically and culturally stimulating program. Participants will play active roles in shaping and enhancing their academic skills and content knowledge development. JMTLI trained teachers are well prepared to offer students stimulating activities that will enhance their interest in pursuing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields as potential career paths. Each day, students will participate in activities that include problem solving, cultural studies, and communication skills incorporated in math/science content and field excursions. Every informal inquiry lesson is followed by activities to ensure full understanding of the subject content areas being taught. Key Dates: Applications Posted: March 21, 2016 Application Deadline: April 25, 2016 Spring 2016 Confirmation: Monday, May 2, Enrichment Program Dates: July 11-14, July 18-22, 2016 Cost: Registration: $30.00, non-refundable Enrichment Program Fee: $ Contacts: Application at: (not before March 21, 2016) Personal: Bobbie Shujaa [email protected] or

10 Program Name: Southern University Summer Transportation and Energy Institute (STEI) Duration: June 6, 2016 through July 1, 2016 Website: Description: The Summer Transportation and Energy Institute is a unique concept that is designed to create an awareness of opportunities which exist in the transportation and energy industry and to stimulate an interest in secondary elementary school students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The institute consists of two programs: academic and enhancement. The academic program introduces participants to science issues, global conservation and land, air and water transportation. The curriculum includes problem-based learning projects, use of critical thinking skills, and hands-on projects. The enhancement program covers time management, study habits, test-taking skills, oral and written communication skills, and computer skills. Weekly fieldtrips are taken to enforce what is learned in the classroom. The participants will be engaged in a four-week intensive math, science, technical writing, and transportation and robotics program. Criteria: 1. Interest in STEM 2. Upcoming 9th, 10 th, 11 th or 12 th grade student 3. Minimum 2.5 GPA (include an official high school transcript) 4. Letter of Recommendation from current Math or Science Teacher 5. Copy of LEAP, EXIT or End of Course Test Scores from School 6. 4 week commitment to Green Learning (student-parent- institute contract) 7. $150 Non-Refundable Registration Cost: Contact: $150 Registration Dr. Patrick Carriere Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Southern University and A&M College P O Box 9272, Baton Rouge, LA Office: (225) [email protected] Deadline: The deadline to complete the online application at is May 1, The deposit, transcript, scores and letter of recommendation must be postmarked by May 15, Notes: The Institute hours are from 8am-5pm daily.

11 Young Leaders of America Summer Program Basic Program Information: Camp Duration: June 6th - July 15th Place: Higgins Hall / Stewart Hall Hours of Operation: 8am - 3pm Number of Participants: 50 Geoffrey G. Griffin Program Director Website Link:

12 [MILDREn l=ir!it LEARnlnli [EnTER 5ummER [AmP i!dlli Starts Summer Camp Open Enrollment January and ends May 31st. j Begins January and ends May 31st. Camp begins June 1, 2016 Southern University Children First Learning Center is an Higgins Hall Lobby Innovative Reading, Math, and On-to1nli RElil!iiTRATIDn Science after school I Summer Camp begins tutorial program for grades K-5 & June 1st-July 20th based on the premise that, Grades K-5- ages 6-10 "There's a genius in every child." Reading, Math, & Madd Science Our goal is to uncover that gift, Student Assessment/ nurture that gift and bring this gift Certified/highly qualified to full fruition. Please Contact teachers. /group one-on-one tutoring/field trips and much more.cost: $88.00/wk. Margaret Col o2 For payment arrangements-.:, Margaret Collins.,;f't {,.! ti., [email protected] Like us on Facebook chi ldrenlstlearningcenter