Tuesday, May 24, 2016

HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER ART CAMP, JUNE 19-24
https://sova.psu.edu/

Penn State University

School of Visual Arts

IF YOU ARE A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WITH A STRONG INTEREST IN VISUAL ARTS, SOVA’S HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER ART CAMP AT UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS IS FOR YOU! Penn State School of Visual Arts’ (SoVA) High School Summer Art Camp will be held June 19-24 at the University Park Campus, and is open to students entering grades 9-12 (and just-graduated seniors). Campers will experience an intensive studio workshop program across various art media. The camp’s primary goal is to teach students new artistic and technical processes that will enhance their creativity and assist them in preparing a distinctive portfolio. Campers will immerse themselves into life as a Penn State SoVA student, participating in film nights and social activities within the school and throughout the campus. The camp schedule will include workshops focused on a range of studio areas, taught by experienced faculty and graduate M.F.A. instructors. Participants will produce portfolio-quality work in a university environment. The week concludes with an exhibition in SoVA’s Edwin W. Zoller Gallery showcasing campers’ creative talents. To view a video about the camp and hear from former campers about their experience, visit: youtu.be/pTv3CfEScCQ. For additional information, visit: sova.psu.edu/summer/about. To register, or with questions, please contact Autumn Spotts at akg2@psu.edu or 814-863-5100. 
INTERGENERATIONAL MALE DANCE PROGRAM Earl Mosley's Institute of the Arts (EMIA) presents a two week dance experience, for males aged 13 and beyond. Designed to create dances of culture, inspiration, beauty, and brotherhood - Hearts of Men features dance instruction, workshops and guest speakers, at Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey. An appetite for movement is all that is needed to qualify.

https://www.montclair.edu/calendar/view-event.php?id=27586

DANCE WORKSHOPS 8/28 – 9/4: 8:00am - 4:00pm 9/6 – 9/11: Evening Workshops / Rehearsals Culminating Performances in Memorial Auditorium: Saturday 9/10 - 8:00pm Sunday 9/11 - 2:00pm To Register PLEASE CLICK HERE Email Katterhenrl@montclair.edu Or Call Kathleen Reddington at 973.655.7071

  Earl Mosley began his dance training at the North Carolina School of the Arts and attended both the Ailey School and Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance on full scholarship. His professsional performing experience includes the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble (Ailey II), Gus Soloman’s Dance and Ron Brown’s Evidence A Dance Company. Mr. Mosley’s choreographic credits include the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theater Studio Company, Dallas Black Theatre, Montclair State Dance Department, The Joffrey Ballet School, the Ailey School and numerous universities and institutions both nationally and internationally. Mr. Mosley has had work performed by Montclair State Dance Department at the American College Dance Association in Washington DC, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Currently, Earl Mosley's Diversity of Dance is a 501c3 non-profit full of passion and spirit in its commitment to appreciating the differences that truly make each artist unique and respected. Fredrick Earl Mosley is both founder/ Director and leads the vision with a strong hand. Diversity of Dance welcomes diversity not only in art but the life experiences that each dancer brings to the process of creating dance that entertains, educates and heals the human spirit. For more information please check emiadance.org

Thursday, May 12, 2016

The Boston College Experience - Summer 2016
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A number of great options and opportunities to experience BC. See website for more information.
www.bc.edu/bce



23rd Annual Summer Jazz Workshop at William Paterson University
July 17 - 23, 2016
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wpunj.edu/summerjazzworkshop


William Paterson University Summer 2016 Youth Programs
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www.wpunj.edu/cpe

Friday, May 6, 2016

10 Activities for the Summer Before College


10 Activities for the Summer Before College
You know the drill—“Mom, I’m bored.” Those words will most surely come out of your mouth while you await your first day of college. Unfortunately, you can’t afford to be bored. There is much to do before you begin your new life. Take advantage of the time and you will arrive on campus prepared to face the next four years. YouVisit has 10 tips for you:

1. Get a Summer Job

In just a few short months you will need some serious cash. There are all kinds of fees and expenses that go along with a college experience. If you decide not to work your first semester of college (many freshmen prefer to focus on academics), the money you earn during the summer months will provide you with much-needed cash during those first few months.

2. Read

High school is over, but that doesn’t mean you can lie around for hours glued the television or playing video games. The more you keep your mind exercised and active (especially by reading) the better prepared you will be when you face the regimented reading requirements at college. Freshmen always have more reading than other classes because they are fulfilling the general requirements. If you can get ahold of the reading assignments in advance (you can email your professors), you will be one step ahead when you begin in the fall.

3. Spend Time With Your Family

Yes. Believe it or not you will miss them when you are gone. Those last few months of family time will help you adjust to the homesickness every freshman feels and make you better prepared to go off on your own. It will also help prepare your parents to adjust to having you gone.

4. Have Fun With Your Friends

Most college students will be leaving behind their high school friends. Use the summer to plan some fun activities together: picnics, movie nights, beach bonfires and even concerts. Having a network of friends that you can stay in touch with when you are gone will help with the transition.

5. Discuss Finances With Your Parents

Before you leave, understand your financial responsibilities regarding your education. Will you be paying for incidentals? Will your parents give you an allowance while you are there? Will you be expected to participate in work study to help defray some of the tuition costs?

6. Dot Your i’s and Cross Your t’s

Don’t forget to verify that your college has received all required documents before you arrive on campus. Most colleges require certain immunizations: hepatitis, measles, meningitis, etc. Make sure you have completed all your financial documents as well: student loan applications, tuition payment arrangements, and scholarship information.

7. Contact Your Future roommate

Once you have your roommate assignment, make contact. You can do that on Facebook or by phone or email. Discuss what items you will be bringing and take some time to talk about your living expectations: such as resolving conflicts, organization and cleanliness, and visitor guidelines. Stay in touch over the summer because that person will be your first friend at college.

8. Make a List of Dorm essentials

Remember that you will be living in a shoebox. You can’t bring your entire room with you to college. Only take essential items and don’t overpack clothes, shoes, stuffed animals, and other items that will just take up space. Check out Bed, Bath and Beyond’s website for a good dorm essential list. You will be surprised what you need and what you might have forgotten.

9. Attend Freshman Orientation

All colleges provide orientation opportunities for their incoming freshman class. Don’t skip this event. It will help you assimilate into campus life, give you an opportunity to make friends, and help with any campus-wide programs you need to register for. You will also be able to register for fall classes and be assigned an academic advisor to help you with your degree plan. Many colleges also offer parent orientation as well—urge your parents to attend.

10. Look for Textbook Bargains

Once you have your class schedule and know the required course textbooks, start searching online for bargains. Never pay full price for a textbook if you can help it. There are sites that give you so many other options: renting, buying used, sharing, and even digital ebooks.
Use your summer time wisely and you will enter college prepared to face your first college semester confident and excited to begin this new phase in your life.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Need a Summer Job??

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Hi everyone! We are asking for your networking help!  SLDC is still looking for lifeguards, adventure challenge staff, male counselors as well as a few specialists.  

We offer a FREE Adventure Challenge certification course at the camp which will be held on two different two day sessions before the camp season begins (June 2 and 3, orJune 25 and June 26). In addition we will be offering a lifeguarding 2-year certification course at the beginning of June, which does have a course fee of $400. SLDC offers a reimbursement of 1/3 for the cost of the lifeguarding course taken here at camp this season if they work and complete your summer with us!  Both training courses are held here at the camp.

 Fill out an application at www.sldc.com

Monday, May 2, 2016