As summer approaches, a variety of academic and athletic camps, classes and clinics designed for elementary, middle and high school students make their return to California State University, Fresno.
Children can participate in veterinary science, engineering, design and entrepreneurship programs. Sports camps in football, baseball, basketball, soccer and volleyball will prepare student-athletes for their upcoming seasons.
Summer Vet camp
Description: For students in Grades 7-9. Veterinary experts provide hands-on experiences, live animals, technology demonstrations and labs, and explain how to prepare for a career in veterinary medicine. Details: 8 a.m.-noon July 11-15; registration fee of $245 covers materials, lab supplies, take-home suture kit, stethoscope, backpack and scrub shirt; camp fills fast so registration before June 1 is recommended.
Info: 559.278.0333.
Girls Summer Engineering Experience (SEE)
Description: For girls in Grades 10-12 to learn the impact of engineering on society through hands-on activities in civil, computer, electrical, geomatics and mechanical engineering and construction management, which are offered by Fresno State’s Lyles College of Engineering. Details: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 27-July 1; registration $200 for past SEE participants, $250 for new campers; applications at www.csufresno.edu/engineering/news_events/GirlsSummerEngineeringExperience.shtml are due by June 3.
Info: 559.278.1076.
KIDS Invent!
Description: Young Inventors full-day camp helps students in Grades K-3 learn math and science basics through making cars, rockets, masks and board games. Details: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 25-29; registration $225.
Description: Full-day camps for students in Grades 4-8. Details: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 11-15 or Aug. 8-12 (individual and group work on video production) and July 25-29 (robot design, construction and operation); registration $279 before June 1, $299 after at www.kidsinventca.com.
Info: 559.347.3907.
Comp-X camp
Description: For students in Grades 7-12 to teach technology – Alice 3D graphics, Android phone applications and Advanced Lego robotic software. Details: Ten half-days July 18-29; fee is $300.
Info/applications: Dr. Alex Lieu, shilu@csufresno.edu or 559.278.4789, or Dr. Ming Li, mingli@csufresno.edu or 559.278.4792.
BARK camp
Description: Bulldog Activities and Recreational Kids (BARK) offers children ages 6-12 a chance to master new sports skills, be creative, foster new friendships and have a positive experience in a safe environment. Details: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22; registration $175 per week for the general public, $150 per week for Fresno State students, faculty, staff or members of the Alumni Association; register at www.barksportscamp.com.
Info: 559.347.3876.
Football camp
Description: Individual skills and techniques for students entering Grades 9-12. Details: 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. June 5 and 18; registration $125 by May 15, $150 after deadline.
Info: 559.278.3015.
Baseball camps
Description: Camps for elementary, middle and high school students offer training and instruction in baseball fundamentals by Fresno State coaches. Details: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 18-21 or July 25-28 Junior Bulldogs (ages 6-12) registration $250; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 18-19 or Aug. 13-14 High School Showcase; registration $325.
Info: 559.278.2178.
Fresno State women’s basketball camps
Description: Two sessions. Details: 9 a,m.-noon June 27-30 Grades K-6, registration $125; 1-4 p.m. June 27-30 Grades 7-12; registration $135; contact Amy Parrish at aparrish@csufresno.edu.
Info: 559.278.6061.
Soccer Academy
Description: Provide a safe environment for soccer instruction for all players, using Fresno State training facilities and staffed by current and past Bulldog men’s and women’s athletes and coaches. Details: June 28-July 1 residential camp, registration $450 (includes room and food on campus) or $360 (commuters); 9 a.m.-noon June 20-22, July 6-8 and July 25-27 Young ‘Dogs Camps, registration $99; 5-8 p.m. July 11-15 Youth Development (ages 8-14), registration $150;6-7:30 p.m. June 20-22 Youth Goalkeeper (ages 8-14), registration $60; 6-8 p.m. July 26-28 Goalkeeper/Goalscorer (ages 13-18), registration $80.
Info: 559.278.6253.
Description: Skill building program for boys and girls 11-18. Details: 8:30 a.m.-noon July 18-22, registration $150; contact Ed Jackson at edjackson@csufresno.edu.
Info: 559.278.3239.
Information about additional summer sports camps is available at www.gobulldogs.com.
(Copy by University Communications news intern Nicole Maul)
