SUMMER 2008

What are the dates and hours of the Discover Science Summer Camp?
The 2008 times and dates are: Grades 9-12 will have camp July 7-11. Grades 7-8 will have camp July 21-25. The hours for both camps will be 9am to 4pm each day of camp.

How do I register my child?
Please click on the registration link on the left. Print the registration form and send it with your nonrefundable deposit. The registration deadline for the high school camp is June 26, 2008. The registration deadline for middle school camp is July 7, 2008.

Is there late registration?
If you would like to register your child after the deadline, you must contact Christina Ragain at 903-566-7137 or cragain@uttyler.edu. Slots given on availability.

Where is the Discover Science Summer Camp held?
The University of Texas at Tyler Department of Chemistry hosts the Discover Science Summer Camp. The Department of Chemistry is located in the New Ratliff Engineering, Science and Technology Building South. See the campus map.

How much does the camp cost?
The cost per child is $275. A nonrefundable deposit of $100 is due at time of registration. The remaining $175 is due by the registration deadline for each camp. The registration deadline for the high school camp is June 26, 2008. The registration deadline for middle school camp is July 7, 2008.

What should my child wear to the camp?
Your child should wear long pants and closed shoes that cover his/her entire legs and feet. The students will be provided gloves, goggles and aprons for use during the summer camp.

Are lunches and snacks provided?
Lunch is not included in the registration. You have three options for lunch.
1. Your child may bring a packed lunch and snack.
2. Your child may bring money and purchase lunch on campus from Subway or Campus Grill. Your child may still want to bring a daily snack.
3. Daily lunches and snacks can be purchased through us for an additional cost. You will be asked to sign up for lunches at the time of registration. The form can be found on the registration page.

Is the deposit refundable?
The deposit is only refundable if the minimum of 15 students is not met.

How Do I sponsor a child?
Fill out the Sponsor Form and send it in with your sponsorship check payable to UT Tyler Department of Chemistry. Click the link for form.

When can my child be dropped of and picked up from camp?
Students may be dropped of at 8:30 am and must be picked up by 4:30 pm 


Do you provide Pre and Post Camp services? 

Yes. Pre Camp services start at 7:30 am and cost $25.  Post Camp services are from 4:00 - 5:30 pm and cost $35.00 dollars per week.  Students that are picked up later than 5:30 pm will incur additional charges at the rate of $0.50 per minute. 


What if I need to drop my child off earlier than 9 am or pick him/her up after 4 pm?

Students may be dropped of at 8:30 am.  If you need to drop your child off earlier you will need to sign up for Pre Camp.  Pre Camp costs $25 and allows you to drop your child off as early as 7:30 am.   
Students must be picked up by 4:30 pm.  If you will be unable to pick up your child by 4:30 pm, you will need to sign your child up for Post Camp.  Post Camp costs $35. Students in Post Camp must be picked up by 5:30 pm.  Any student not picked up by 5:30 pm will be charge an additional $0.50 per minute.   


What happens if there are disciplinary issues?

Serious discipline issues are uncommon because students are kept busy and entertained with a wide variety of science activities.  The morning module and afternoon modules focus on different sciences to help keep the students focused and interested.  As this camp is held in a scientific laboratory setting discipline issues are very important.  At the beginning the camp each student and his/her parent is required to sign a safety contract.  The students also watch a safety video that discusses the imporance of proper behavior in a lab setting.  Disciplinary issues are handled on a case by case basis.  Normally, a short discussion with the student(s) involved, takes care of the issue.  If this alone does not correct the issue an instructor will contact the parents.  As a last resort only, the student will be removed from the camp and the parent will be called and asked to collect their child.