EXPERIENCE THE FIELD OF EDUCATION BY EXPLORING:

The Story of American Education
Project-Based Learning
How Learners Learn
How Teachers Teach
Children’s Literature
Current Trends and Issues in Education
Teachers as Lifelong Learners
LEARN THROUGH:

Experiential Learning—by visiting a local educational historical site and exploring learning styles through scavenger hunts
Interactive Faculty Demonstrations—including modeling instructional design and teaching methods
Service Learning—a distinctive way of applying learning by planning and teaching a lesson at the Messiah College Early Learning Center
This is a fun and memorable way to learn if a career in teaching young children is right for you!

For more information contact Val Drobel at vdrobel@messiah.edu or 717-796-5068

Register online at: messiah.edu/teachu

Experience Business by:

Explore: The world of business while being a part of a college campus.
Examine: Advertising, digital marketing, stock market, accounting fraud, economic development
Execute: Learning how to apply business concepts to real world scenarios.
Expect: To have fun and meet new people.

LEARNING THROUGH:

Experiential Learning – by interacting with guest speakers on topics such as accounting fraud, entrepreneurship, and developing markets, shadowing a Messiah College business professional, participating in a stock portfolio simulation and much more.

Service Learning – Tour a local nonprofit organization and learn about their operations while serving them and others.

Learn how the business world is impacted by economics, accounting, marketing and much more! Throughout the week, students will be participating in a stock portfolio simulation, learning business concepts from Messiah College facility, interacting with guest speakers all while experiencing campus life.

Register online at: messiah.edu/bizacademy

Experience the world of Psychology by exploring:
Biopsychology and Animal Research
Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
Cognition, Memory, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Leadership and Group Dynamics
Stress and Coping
Sensation and Perception
Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Educational Options and Careers in the Psychological Sciences
Learn through:
Experiential Learning – by dissecting sheep brains and exploring through scavenger hunts
Interactive Faculty Demonstrations – including diagnosing mental illness and developing memory skills
Mental Illness and Developing Memory Skills
Service Learning – a distinctive way of applying learning by serving others

Register online at: messiah.edu/psychcamp

American Legion Boys State is among the most respected educational programs of government instruction for high school students. Each participant becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and state government.

Boys State has been a program of The American Legion since 1935.

At American Legion Boys State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs.

High school juniors are selected by local American Legion Posts to attend the program. In most cases, expenses associated with attending this program are paid by a sponsoring American Legion Post, a local business or another community-based organization.

To find out more about The American Legion Boys State for your state click on the locator button and select your state for the appropriate contact information.  You may also stop in the Counseling office for more information.

 

If you’ve ever wondered if the lab and forensic techniques on the television shows are real, find out for yourself and join us for our 11th annual CSI Camp!

Our CSI Camp is scheduled to run from June 12 – June 17, and is designed to give students hands-on experience of what they can expect in the forensic science and criminal justice majors and occupations. Camp will be a great opportunity for students to enhance their understanding of forensic topics and allow them to make valuable connections with professionals and fellow peers in the field.

To download the full brochure with all the details, you can fill out the form on this page. Once you fill out the form, someone will contact you regarding your interest in the camp. You can also feel free to contact Admissions Counselor Bob Barnhart with any questions at rdbarnha@waynesburg.edu or 724.852.3346.

Areas of study include:

• Art, Media & Design
• Creative Writing
• Dance
• Music
• Music Business, Entrepreneurship & Technology
• Theater

Find out more: uarts.edu/summerinstitute

Have you thought about a career as a sports announcer or sports journalist? We can teach you the techniques to be successful!

From June 13-17, 2016, former voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates Lanny Frattare will host Waynesburg University’s Sports Announcing & Sports Journalism Camp. Its purpose: allow students interested in those fields to learn the philosophies and techniques of the profession. Attendees receive practical experience in reporting sports, interviewing, doing play-by-play, and more.

Registration is now open for current high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. It is on a first-come, first-served basis, and the deadline to register is April 29, 2016. Those interested in attending should fill out the form below. Once the below form is submitted, Assistant Camp Director Dave Floyd will be in contact about the next steps in the process. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Dave at dfloyd@waynesburg.edu or 724-852-3373.

Registration

A program for high school juniors and seniors
Application Deadline: April 22, 2016

This fast-paced, in-depth and immersive course will offer a variety of approaches to studying the past, but the chief feature will be classes conducted “on site” at the abundant historic places in the Chesapeake region. Readings and classroom work at the College will set the stage for the site visits by providing essential background on the wider context of American development.

Application: www.wm.edu/niahd