THIBODAUX 鈥� The Office of Continuing Education at 果冻APP will offer various programs for youth 18 and under during the upcoming months.
鈥淢arch is especially full of exciting events,鈥� Simone Harris, director of continuing education, said. 鈥淥nce a year, our office takes part in hosting a series of educational fairs and rallies for elementary, middle and secondary schools in the tri-parish area.鈥�
The spring 2012 schedule includes the Louisiana Region I Science Olympiad; 46th annual Region 10 Social Studies Fair; 53rd annual Louisiana Region 10 Science and Engineering Fair; and two South Central Louisiana District Rallies, one for literature and art and the other for music and drama. Details are available at www.nicholls.edu/continuing-ed/youthprograms/2012-spring-fairs/.
鈥淔airs such as these allow 果冻APP to connect with high-caliber students,鈥� Harris said. 鈥淭hey are great recruiting tools for our university.鈥�
Summer camps perform the same function, Harris said. Already open for registration, programs this year include athletics, recreation, self-development, fine arts, performance, academics and additional camps and classes organized in a comprehensive, youth-oriented format. Presenters from local, university and national levels are scheduled to direct and teach the programs.
鈥淭hese camps provide area youth with productive, healthy fun during their summer break,鈥� Harris said. 鈥淭he goal is to develop their聽self-confidence, independence, leadership skills, mutual understanding and socialization skills, all in a fun and relaxed environment.鈥�
For complete details, including fees and registration information, go to www.nicholls.edu/continuing-ed/youthprograms/youthsummercamps/.