Clemson University Lyceum Scholars Program

Dear Homeschooler,

The demand for the traditional liberal arts education that the Lyceum Scholars Program at Clemson University offers has been extraordinary.  It’s clear that students have a desire to study the kinds of ideas and institutions that are are disappearing from college campuses.  In an effort to extend the Lyceum learning experience to high school students, we are excited to announce a week-long Lyceum Summer Program as part of the Summer Scholars at Clemson University.  Our summer session, 'Leadership and the Case for Greatness', takes directly from the Lyceum Curriculum the question of what role virtue and prudence play in the development of great leaders.

Students will explore leadership, prudence, and greatness through an examination of political thought and historical figures.  For example, students will study Lincoln’s greatest speeches and ask: was he great because he was a prudent statesman or was he was a prudent statesman because he was great?  Lyceum professors will guide students through the interplay between greatness and ambition, principles and political contexts, and leadership and education. These sessions are ideal for students interested in politics, history, ethics and for those who wish to serve their communities.

In this course, students will:

• Learn to engage with each other in a Socratic style seminar with an emphasis on developing civil discourse.
• Study history, political science, ethics, rhetoric and philosophy through primary sources, speeches, histories, literature and visual media
• Improve critical thinking and public speaking skills and practice reading texts closely and carefully

Students will have a complete on-campus experience by staying in Clemson residences and eating in the dining halls.  Afternoons include free time which can be spent exploring campus or meeting a representative from Admissions or Calhoun Honors College.  Evenings feature many of the recreational activities Clemson students enjoy, including bowling at The Underground, swimming at Fike Recreation Center, and a cookout on the beach at beautiful Lake Hartnell. 

For more information about Lyceum’s ‘Leadership and the Case for Greatness', please contact Dr. Marjorie Jeffrey at mljeffr@clemson.edu.

Register today!  The early bird deadline is April 1.

_______________________________
Sidney Thompson
The Lyceum Program

GA Homeschool Outreach
Clemson University
329 Sirrine Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
864-784-1044

Take Wings this Summer with FREE Ya Christian Mystery Series

An international mystery series like award-winning Christian author Jeanette Windle's juvenile Parker Twins Adventures is just one way for a family to take wings this summer. Young readers don't just live exciting adventures while learning biblical values, but explore new cultures and meet other children from very different backgrounds.  Inca ruins (Cave of the Inca Re), Amazon jungles (Jungle Hideout), rebel guerrillas (Captured in Colombia, Middle Eastern spies (Race for the Secret Code), and more.

Bill Myers, best-selling author of Wally McDoogle and Secret Agent Dingledorf series, calls the Parker Twins “Page turning, action-packed adventure. These books are cool!”

In participation with this summer’s Take Wings YA Christian Reading Program, ALL SIX PARKER TWIN TITLES will be available as free Amazon Kindle downloads at ONE WEEK INTERVALS.

·       Cave of the Inca Re (Parker Twins #1): 
Free Download: June 1-5, 2015
·       Jungle Hideout (Parker Twins #2): 
Free Download: June 8-12, 2015
·       Captured in Colombia (Parker Twins #3): 
Free Download: June 15-19, 2015
·       Mystery at Death Canyon (Parker Twins #4): 
Free Download: June 22-26, 2015
·       Secret of the Dragon Mark (Parker Twins #5): 
Free Download: June 29-July 3, 2015
·       Race for the Secret Code (Parker Twins #6): 
Free Download: July 6-10, 2015

Daughter of missionary parents, Jeanette Windle has lived in six countries and traveled in more than thirty. Those experiences have birthed 16 fiction titles, including award-winning Veiled Freedom (ECPA Christian Book Award/Christy Award finalist) and Freedom's Stand (ECPA Christian Book Award/Carol Award/Golden Scroll Novel of the Year finalist) as well as YA mystery series Parker Twins Adventures. Find out more at www.jeanettewindle.com or Jeanette’s Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/Jeanette-Windle/e/B001JRXN9I

Wild Horse Creek Water Park

From Marietta Daily Journal Online

Wild Horse Creek Water Park opened this weekend and according to one of our homeschool moms, it is an excellent place for families with young children.  She loved it so much she bought a season pass!

The park is located at 3820 Macedonia Road
Powder Springs, GA 30127.

The hours of operation are Monday-Thursday  from 1 to 7:30 p.m., and Friday-Sunday 1-6 p.m.. 

Groups rates and rentals are available. For more information, call (770) 222-6700 .

Georgia Tech Summer Program

The remaining session will take place from 9am-3pm for rising 6th through rising 12th graders. Middle School and High School students are separated during the program. 
 

To read more about the program click here! 

APPLY ONLINE TODAY at www.ceoofmylife.org

High School Summer Opportunities

Georgia Regents University - High School Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors

This summer, Georgia Regents University Augusta is launching two academic, residential programs for current high school sophomores and juniors. These programs are the Health Sciences Summer Academy (HSSA) and the Cyber Sciences Summer Academy (CSSA).

Using experiential instruction, the HSSA allows students to explore health care environments, build skills in patient care, and work as a team to complete scientific research. To learn more, visit gru.edu/academy/healthsciences.


The CSSA is designed to introduce high school students to the academic and professional world of cybersecurity. Students will learn from experts in the field and experience, first-hand, the consequences of a cyberattack. There will also be additional “top secret” hands-on learning experiences for students. For more information, visitgru.edu/academy/cyberacademy.


The programs will function separately during the day, but have joint evening social experiences including activities to enhance skills in collaboration, teamwork, and communication. Both programs are offered over the following weeks: June 21-25 or June 28-July 2. Students will have the chance to apply for one or both and choose the week they would like to attend if they are selected during the application process.


An information flyer is attached for your convenience. Please post on bulletin boards and/or distribute to students you think would be challenged and benefited by one or both of these experiences. The online application deadline is March 30. Space is limited. As GRU anticipates a large applicant pool, be sure your students complete their applications fully and submit them by the deadline. Selected students will be notified in March. Tuition is $500.


For more information on the camps, please visit the website links above.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0rXTqFiCfXRVHNTMmlDSEtPWE0/view?usp=sharing

The University of North Georgia- High School Sophomores & Juniors

The University of North Georgia (UNG) will host the fifth summer language academy for high school rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in June and July 2015. The Federal Service Language Academy (FSLA) is a three-week residential program for students who are interested in an immersive intensive language experience, fitness, and exploring international-related careers with the federal government. Last year 130 students from over 32 US states and three foreign countries successfully completed the FSLA.

During the two three-week sessions, students will be immersed in intensive language instruction in First-Year Arabic, Chinese, Russian, German, Korean, Portuguese or Second-Year Arabic, Chinese, Russian, German, Korean, and Portuguese from highly qualified teachers, participate in a daily fitness program, receive career counseling from federal agency representatives (possible agencies include the CIA, DEA, FBI, State Department, Homeland Security, the Peace Corps and US Armed Forces), and possibly receive high school credit for successful completion of the academy.


We are also pleased to announce the addition of FSLA Berlin 2015, a three-week (July 05-24) language immersion experience in the German capital. This program will feature intensive language instruction, cultural excursions, and home stay arrangements with German families. This is a Dual Enrollment program with both high school and university German credit. Accepted students must be admitted to UNG. Please see the FSLA website for further details.


Please forward this information to any high school teachers, counselors, or administrators in your contacts who may be interested in passing this information to their students and/or may be interested in an employment opportunity at the UNG Federal Service Language Academy.


For further information, see below for more complete details and visit our web site: www.ung.edu/fsla