Apply Now for Summer Programs
University of St. Thomas
Incoming college freshmen can apply for either the Mendenhall Summer Institute
or the Science
& Math Summer Institute at the University of St. Thomas. These programs will be
held in early July through early August. Deadline for application is May 1,
2009.
The Science & Math Summer Institute is part of the Department of Education’s College Cost Reduction Access Act/Hispanic-Serving Institutions program. It is
a
5-week program for 25 selected students that offers courses in Mathematics and
Scientific Research Methods for 6 credit hours.
The Mendenhall Summer Institute is in its second year and has expanded to 50
students. The 5-week program offers courses in Mathematics and English for a
total of 6 credit hours.
Students must be admitted to the University of St. Thomas for the fall of 2009
to be considered for the Summer Institutes.
Excellent Summer Camp Program
Family Activity Center
Family Activity Center offers an excellent summer camp program that includes
field trips, gymnastics, art classes and academics in addition to a myriad of
sports activities.
Family Activity Center is Texas licensed; offering before and after-school care
programs with transportation to and from school. Also available are classes
such as children
’s gymnastics and art classes, Tae Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do, Yoga, Tai Chi, Judo, and
Shin Mu Do.
All instructors meet or exceed minimum training requirements, are experts in
their field and are trained in First Aid/CPR. Hours: 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.,
Mon.-Fri. and
10 a.m.-noon, Sat.
281-256-6300
Summer Fun for Kids at The MET
KIDConnect
KIDConnect’s Summer Camp is an awesome 10-week program for children ages 5-12. This year’s summer camp begins Monday, June 8, and runs through Friday, August 14. The
camp strives to keep every child entertained and fit throughout the summer with
a constant rotation of swimming, field trips and on-site learning environments.
With a new science lab, library, huge arts and crafts room and wallyball court,
your child is sure to stay entertained all summer long.
Kids Can Dance Like the Stars
Arthur Murray Dance Studio
Do your children want to dance like stars? Arthur Murray Dance Studio has the
perfect program to introduce them to ballroom dancing. Their youth program
focuses on one ballroom dance
—such as Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot or Quickstep—and one Latin dance—such as Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive/Swing, or Salsa—each month. Students learn the basic rhythms and patterns of each dance and
practice them with their classmates and the instructor. Performance and
competitive opportunities are also available for interested students. Call
today for more information or to pre-register for classes. Serving the
Northwest Houston Area; 9521 Huffmeister, Houston; 832-593-009.
www.arthurmurraycypress.com
