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²έΑρΙηΗψ Summer Youth Programs Again Offers Odyssey of Science and Arts

Contact: Debbie Gibbons, ²έΑρΙηΗψ Youth Programs Manager, Extended Education, (360) 650-6820 or Debbie.Gibbons@wwu.edu.

BELLINGHAM – Western Washington University’s Odyssey of Science & Arts, a unique academic experience in a university setting, returns this summer for students entering grades 4-9 on July 9.

Odyssey of Science & Arts gives youth the opportunity to explore popular topics using Western’s state-of-the-art labs and classrooms. Courses are taught by Western faculty and are available as weeklong half-day or full-day formats. Students will participate in a wide range of exciting, interactive hands-on activities that foster a success-filled and fun learning environment.

There are over 20 course topics to choose from, including these new offerings:

Elementary school, entering grades 4-6

  • Entrepreneurship – Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
  • Theatre – On with the Show!

Middle school, entering grades 7-9

  • Entrepreneurship – Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
  • Forensics – CSI: Bellingham
  • Theatre –  New Playwright’s Theatre

Returning favorites such as creative art, filmmaking, guitar, engineering, architecture, and veterinary science have limited availability.Β 

Odyssey of Science & Arts provides an opportunity for students to discover new knowledge, while enjoying the fun learning environment and camaraderie that comes from engaging with like-minded students.

Register now to reserve your child’s space in this program. For details and registration information, visit , email youth@wwu.edu or call (360) 650-3308

Additional ²έΑρΙηΗψ Youth Programs offerings are listed on the website and include College Quest, Global Connections, Grandparents β€œU”, Western Arts Preparatory Academy (Dance, Music, Theater), Western Kids Camp and ²έΑρΙηΗψ Lakewood Jr. Sailing Camp.