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Thursday, 6/20/13

Freshman Orientation
Thu, 06/20/2013 (All day) - Fri, 06/21/2013 (All day)

Orientation for incoming freshman students.

CSI: Cedar Falls - Crimefighting with Biotechnology
Mon, 06/17/2013 - 9:00am - Fri, 06/21/2013 - 4:00pm

 A one-week workshop (June 17-21) for high school students (students entering grades 9-12) that allows students to get a hands-on experience with the tools of biotechnology. Students will isolate DNA, analyze it and understand how these techniques are used in gathering DNA evidence from a crime scene. Other topics include a project that asks how microbes cause disease, food safety and understanding the role of biotechnology in the production of energy. Field trips are included. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and scholarships are available. Cost of the camp is $200 which includes lunch at UNI.

Shining Stars Girls: Looking Ahead with Creativity
Mon, 06/17/2013 - 9:00am - Fri, 06/21/2013 - 3:00pm

This camp is designed for girls in grades kindergarten through fifth grades who are eager to have lots of creative learning and challenging experiences. Learn how to sew on a sewing machine, do stitchery, quiltmaking, crochet, braid, create your own books and stories. Daily use of technolgy for each girl is a highlight of this camp!

Enjoy the experience of being on a university campus, eating lunch in one of the dining centers, visit various sites on campus, especially the Wellness/Recreation Center where we will try a little rock climbing (only if interested), volleyball, badminton, racquetball, basketball, aerobics and more!

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

Ages: Grades K-5

Cost: $110.00 per week 

Camp Multimedia 2013
Mon, 06/17/2013 - 8:45am - Fri, 06/21/2013 - 3:15pm

Camp Multimedia (CMM) promotes digital skills and project-based learning. The camp limit of 30 students ensures plenty of one-on-one instruction. Students create their own interactive, integrated media projects with guidance and demonstrations from our exceptional instructors and teaching assistants. Students leave CMM with a professional project, new friendships, and the confidence to continue creating. Individual areas of focus this year are scheduled to include Animation, Video Podcasting, Video Game Design and Advanced Video Game Design. Limited scholarships anticipated to be available. 

8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. each day.

Ages: 12 - 15 (students going in to 6th grade through students leaving 9th grade)

Cost: $249 ($199 if paid by May 30)

Jazz Combo Camp
Sun, 06/16/2013 (All day) - Fri, 06/21/2013 (All day)

Jazz Camp Curriculum

  • Combo Rehearsals: Rehearse with your combo twice a day.
  • Instrumental Master Classes: Group instructions on your instrument, provided by a working professional.
  • Theory and Improvisation (taught in three levels):
    • Level I: Focus on key signatures, scales and chord spelling
    • Level II: Concentrate on chord extensions, harmonic analysis and basic chord substitution
    • Level III: Tailored to meet the needs of advanced students enrolled (small section)
  • Ear Training and Transcription: Activities such as interval and chord identification, transcription and guided listening
  • Faculty and Student Concerts
  • Jam Sessions
  • Recreational Activities and much more!

Ages: High school students, those going into 10th grade and above

Cost: Resident Camper - $500 if postmarked by May 1; $535 after May 1

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