KIDS COLLEGE

2012 Kids College Sessions and Dates
All camps are for boys and girls who are entering grades 3-8. Price: $195 per week; payment must be made prior to attendance
ART WEEK July 16-20	During this exciting week, students will design and create their own artwork while also examining the world through the eyes of a famous painter. This year will focus on the work of French Post-Impressionist Henri Rousseau. Rousseau’s main focus was the jungle, despite never visiting the jungle. Students will analyze Rousseau’s artwork and create their own masterpieces with the guidance of teacher and artist Jon George. Action during Art Week will be at the Katherine D. Elliot Studio Arts Center.
SCIENCE WEEK July 23-27	Field Trip: National Museum of Play (Rochester, N.Y.) Join us for a week of investigation and discovery! During this action packed week, we will be experimenting with a variety of materials. Students will have the opportunity to explore the science behind soda bottles, make a bubble maker, get their hands super sticky with slime, plus work with glass balloons, cork rockets and much more! Science week will also include designing and building challenges such as egg drop and building a marble maze.

CAMP DIRECTORS

Art Week- Jon George
Jon George is back for another summer of leading Art Week! Jon, a life-long Geneva resident, is a 1981 graduate of Nazareth College and has been teaching for the Geneva City School District for 31 years! In addition, Jon is a free-lance artist and avid runner. Jon has completed 19 marathons. He has also taken glass blowing classes through the Corning Museum of Glass.

Science Week- Paula Foote ’07
Paula Foote graduated from Sidney (N.Y.) High School in 2003. She received her B.A. in psychology with a minor in education in 2007 and her Master of Arts in Teaching in 2008 from William Smith College. Paula currently teaches extended studies at West Street School (K-2). She has previously taught 4th and 5th grade. Paula also has received her extension for Gifted and Talented from Nazareth College. Paula is in her fifth year working for Kids College and is looking forward to another fun-filled summer.

Facilities Used for Kids College

• Kids College utilizes the facilities and resources of the Colleges to provide children with an opportunity to have weeks full of academic activity and fun in a safe and friendly environment.
• During Art Week, Kids College will meet at the Katherine D. Elliot Studio Arts Center. The building is located near the Houghton House on campus.
• During Science Week, Kids College will meet at Comstock House.
• The Scandling Campus Center will provide a daily buffet-style lunch. When attending a field trip, students will receive a bag lunch from the Scandling Campus Center.
• Transportation to field trips will be provided by certified drivers in the HWS Van Fleet and contracted commercial bus drivers.
• The students will swim at Bristol Pool daily under the supervision of Red Cross certified lifeguards.
• Office location: 678 South Main Street

MORE INFO

• Download the 2011 Brochure and Registration Form (PDF)

CONTACT

For brochures and information regarding the overnight and day camps, please contact:

Conferences & Events
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Mailing address: 300 Pulteney Street

Office address: Harris House
678 South Main Street
Geneva, NY 14456

Phone: (315) 781-3103
Fax: (315) 781-4325
Email: events@hws.edu