Summer Camps and Summer Programs at Binghamton University - Binghamton, NY

Description:
Binghamton University’s Summer Dance Institute focuses on developing each dancer’s technique and encourages personal growth through ballet classes (technique, pointe and variations), modern, jazz, hip-hop, ballroom, master classes, dance history, performance, and choreography. The program culminates with a one-hour program for friends and families on Friday, July 18. This two-week Dance Institute is designed for both residential and local commuters. Evening, off-hour activities, and extra curricular programs are also provided.

Program Information:
The Institute is intended for Intermediate and Advanced dancers who are 10-18 years old with a minimum of 5 years dance experience • commuter or residential • 2 weeks • July 13-24, 2009 • costs below:
$1350 - Full Residential Program (includes program, dormitory room, meals, trips and off-hour activities)
$550 - Commuter Program (includes program, and off-hour activities).

Description:
The Summer Youth Musical Theater Workshop at Binghamton University is a three-week program for young performers who want to participate in a real musical production while learning new skills and developing experience. The program provides professional instruction in voice, theater, production, and acting. A fully staged production of All Shook Up in the Watters Theater at Binghamton University (each session has it's own production culminating in two performances). Students must be between the ages of 12-18 to participate.
This three-week camp is designed for both residential campers and local commuters. For further details visit the website below in Contact section.

Program Information:
Co-ed • July 26 - August 16, 2009 • students age 12-18 with an interest in theater and performing • two separate sessions each day: 9 am - 1 pm and 6 - 10 pm • held at Binghamton University, Fine Arts Building
Cost: Full Residential Program: $2,995 (price includes program, dormitory room, meals, off-hour activities, and opportunity to perform); $395: Commuter Program (price includes audition, program, and opportunity to perform). Additional Master Classes and private lessons available for extra fee.

Audition Information: Please contact Binghamton University Continuing Education & Outreach, information provided below, for audition information.

Additional Information:
Students interested in obtaining college credit for this program should email conted@binghamton.edu for more information.

Description:
The Moon’s blasted surface gives astronomers ample evidence of its violent past and clues to its catastrophic formation. This institute will help students understand the dynamic processes that shaped the Moon’s surface over the eons. Students will learn about the geology of the moon and will create a lunar atlas. Lab work will include lunar astrophotography, digital image processing, cratering simulations, high-speed photography, telescope sessions, lunar mapping, and a visit to Cornell’s SPIF Imaging Center.

Program Information:
coed • current 9th-12th graders (09/10 school year) • residential or commuter
Residential students are housed on the campus of Binghamton University.
Students may choose one-week or two-week institutes.
Week 1:July 11-17, 2010: Formation of the moon and its geology
Week 2: July 18-24, 2010: Other Moons of the Solar System and create a digital lunar atlas 2010 Fees:
Residential- $935 (1 week) or $1770 (2 weeks)
Commuter Option: $525 per week

Additional Information:
For its 18th summer, Kopernik Observatory & Science Center in Vestal, New York
is offering week-long science programs for grades 1-2, grades 3-4, grades 5-6, grades 7-8, and grades 9-12: Link 1 Astronomy (Grades 9-12 in School Year 09/10)
Link 2 Space Science (Grades 7 & 8 in School Year 09/10)
Link 3 Earth Science (Grades 5 & 6 in School Year 09/10)
Link 4 Junior Astronomers (Grades 3 & 4 in School Year 09/10)
Link 5 Young Scientists (Grades 1 & 2 in School Year 09/10) For further information on these programs, visit: http://www.kopernik.org/summer_science/index.htm

Description:
Is there evidence of life on Mars? Are we alone in the universe? Students will first investigate our solar system to discover places to look for life. Next they will look farther into space and explore other star systems to determine the probabilities of finding earthlike planets. Activities will include modeling planetary surfaces, analyzing the requirements for life, processing digital images, and learning micro-photography. All students will be trained in basic sky watching with binoculars and small telescopes.

Program Information:
coed • current 7th-8th graders (09/10 school year) • residential or commuter
Residential students are housed on the campus of Binghamton University.
Students may choose one-week or two-week institutes.
Session A: July 25-31, 2010
Session B: Aug 1-7, 2010 Fee: $835 (1 week) or $1570 (2 weeks)
Commuter Option: $475 per week

Additional Information:
For its 18th summer, Kopernik Observatory & Science Center in Vestal, New York is offering week-long science programs for grades 1-2, grades 3-4, grades 5-6, grades 7-8, and grades 9-12: Link 1 Astronomy (Grades 9-12 in School Year 08/09)
Link 2 Space Science (Grades 7 & 8 in School Year 09/10)
Link 3 Earth Science (Grades 5 & 6 in School Year 09/10)
Link 4 Junior Astronomers (Grades 3 & 4 in School Year 09/10)
Link 5 Young Scientists (Grades 1 & 2 in School Year 09/10) For further information on these programs, visit: http://www.kopernik.org/summer_science/index.htm