Educational Institutions Offer Summer Camps And Other Opportunities To Learn
Summer has begun, which means most local schools, colleges, and other academic institutions are winding down their normal class schedules. In our area, we are fortunate to be home to several educational institutions offering a number of opportunities for those seeking educational opportunities during the summer months. Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi (TAMUCC), Del Mar College and the University of Texas – Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) all offer continuing education courses and summer camps in addition to their standard summer classes for students. The Texas State Aquarium, another important educational institution, also offers engaging camps and workshops as well. This week, I would like to share information about some of these programs to encourage both children and adults to use this summer as a time to learn a new skill, continue to grow academically and professionally, or pick up a new hobby.
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi offers both online and classroom continued education courses as well as educational camps for students in grades K-12. From fine arts to engineering, TAMUCC’s youth summer camps are designed to appeal to a variety of unique interests. For example, on July 25th – July 29st, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi will host an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summer Institute for area high school students interested in learning about this emerging technology. TAMUCC also hosts a number of athletic camps and clinics for athletes of all ages throughout the summer. To find more information visit TAMUCC’s summer youth programs.
The Community Outreach program at TAMUCC offers online courses for workforce training and continuing education across several fields and disciplines. Participants in this program are given the opportunity to take a number of courses geared towards career advancement, fulfillment of training requirements for licensed degrees, or simply to learn a new skill for fun or enrichment. TAMUCC also offers adult outdoors courses focused on birding, kayaking and fishing. For more information visit TAMUCC’s Community Outreach courses.
Del Mar College also offers variety of different educational activities and camps geared towards children of all ages throughout the summer. Del Mar College’s Viking Kids Camp, for example, provides 3rd through 8th grade students the opportunity to gain new skills and continue to grow academically in a comfortable, educational environment. Other programs include music camps, youth aquatics lessons, and public safety academies. To find more details about these programs, including enrollment information, please visit Del Mar College Youth Camps and Academies.
In addition to its children’s programs, Del Mar College also offers opportunities for adults seeking to enhance their skill sets or further their education through the Career & Community Education Department. Courses are offered in a number of different focus areas, including health care, workforce training, real estate, computer training, and education for seniors. For information on these camps visit DMC Career & Community Education Courses.
The University of Texas – Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas offers a number of public activities throughout the year, including biweekly tours of its Wetlands Education Center. UTMSI also offers several youth ecological education programs throughout the summer months. For example, students in 3rd through 8th grade can gain a new appreciation for marine biology while taking part in one of UTMSI’s weeklong Summer Science camps. Other youth activities and camps offered through the Institute include birding classes and estuary exploration classes. For more information about these programs visit The University of Texas – Marine Science Institute Public Programs.
The Texas State Aquarium, also a key educational institution in our area, offers Summer SeaCamp on a weekly basis for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. These camps are designed with a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) educational techniques and give students the opportunity to observe, explore and discover more about marine life and science. More information visit the Texas State Aquarium’s Summer SeaCamps.
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– State Representative Todd Hunter, District 32
Rep. Hunter represents Nueces (Part). He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house.state.tx.us or at 512-463-0672.
