Summer Art Enrichment Program

The Art Education program at Old Dominion University is offering the ODU Summer Art Enrichment Program for children rising into grades 1-8. Classes are divided by age groups. Camp activities include experiences in a variety of art media such as: drawing, painting, sculpture, clay, fibers, printmaking, digital art, and on campus field trips.

Fashion Academy

This program is open to high school rising juniors, seniors and graduated seniors who love fashion. The Academy will provide the opportunity for students to explore college level activities in fashion merchandising within the areas of retailing, trend forecasting, fashion marketing, fashion history, psychology of dress and various careers within the industry. Camp activities will include incredible speakers from various fashion fields, real world exploration, hands on assignments, design projects, trend forecasting and off campus field trips.

12th Annual Summer Percussion Camp 2012

This is a week long day camp in which students in grades 8-12 will receive college level instruction on standard and exotic percussion instruments. As always this summer will include a portion of world instrument instruction on instruments students usually do not have an opportunity to experience. Our week culminates with a recital showcasing the week's work. Past performances have included African drums, steel drums, Latin American instruments, marching percussion, as well as standard percussion ensemble repertoire. In addition to all these, typically students prepare a fun, light hearted piece that may even incorporate some acting.

Choral Camp 2012

This is a week long day camp for third through fifth grade students. Beginning vocal techniques for the young singer—focus includes proper breathing, diction and vocal exercises as we sing choral repertoire with other young musicians from the Hampton Roads area. Our week culminates with a recital showcasing the week's work.

Middle School Band Camp 2012

For rising sixth grade students, the camp focuses on instrument assembly, instrument care, posture, proper holding and playing technique, sound production, and music reading skills. This is a beginner course. Campers should bring their instruments and be ready to learn. Rising seventh and eighth grade students will have numerous opportunities to develop your talents in an atmosphere of musical excellence with like- minded students from throughout the Hampton Roads area. Focuses for 7-8 grade students includes playing and music reading techniques through various types of music literature and fundamental warm up routines.

Math Summer Camp 2012

This camp is for uprising third grade students servicing the Virginia Department of Education math standards of learning. The camp will incorporate critical thinking and multi-level problem solving skills. Students will act out mathematical scenarios where they apply problem solving skills with real life situations. Mathematical skills that would be covered are multiplication, fractions, addition, subtraction, money, estimation and measurement.

Summer Dance Camp 2012

This is a week-long day camp in which camp students will receive professional dance instruction from the Virginia Beach Steppers. This camp will include instruction on a wide array of dance genres including waltz, tango, foxtrot, salsa, merengue, cha-cha, rumba, bachata, swing, Chicago style steppin, hip-hop & line dance. In this camp instructors will assist students in exploring different key elements of dance such as practicing, performing & competing.

Nano Engineering Camp

"Mommy, Daddy, how does that work?" Build your child's understanding of the everyday world around him/her. This one-day camp introduces 2nd through 5th graders to basic engineering principles through fun, hands-on activities. The morning is just for the kids but Mom or Dad can participate in the afternoon fun.

Engineers Rule!

6th, 7th and 8th grade "future engineers" will have a blast learning what engineering is all about. This exciting, week-long experience will build teamwork skills and electrify interest in engineering as a possible career. Hands-on activities engage students in mechanical, electrical, marine and civil engineering concepts, experiments and demonstrations. A bridge design contest and graduation ceremony on Friday will culminate this experience.

Gaming Camp

• Each day of the week-long Game Development Summer Camp starts at 9:00 AM and ends at 3:00 PM.
• Daily activities consist of interactive lectures given by ODU faculty, hands-on game development exercises and a game play session at the end of the day.
• Lunch will be provided.
• The preferred age group is 12 - 16.
• Campers need to take the Introductory Camp in order to attend the Intermediate Camp
• Registration is limited to 25 participants.

Robotics Camp

• The Robotics camp begins at 8:45 AM and ends at 4:00 PM.
• Daily activities consist of interactive lessons given by ODU faculty, robot construction, and various competitions or demonstrations.
• Lunch will be provided.
• Ages: 14 - 17 (8th - 11th grade); younger campers (to age 12) with prior robotics experience are welcome. Contact instructor for inquiries.
• Cost includes all hardware which students can take home at the completion of the camp.
• Registration is limited to 12 participants so please act quickly.