KINGSTON, R.I. — May 1, 2018 — The äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ will host dozens of summer camps on a wide variety of topics from computer science and media literacy to agriculture and sailing.
But äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’s summer of 2018 will offer more than just camps. Earn university course credit during one of the University’s  summer sessions or expand your horizons at one of its summer institutes.
Registration is still open for youth and adult programs. Sign up for your summer camp adventures today at . Here’s a sneak peek at some of our programs:
For youths:
Ocean science exploration camp at the inner space center
July 23-27: The Inner Space Center at äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’s Graduate School of Oceanography in Narragansett, offers an Ocean Science Exploration Camp for 11- through 14-year-olds. During this week-long day camp, ocean explorers will engage in hands-on activities and investigations, tune into live oceanographic expeditions, meet scientists, and learn about different ocean careers. To learn more and/or register, please visit the or contact Holly Morin (holly_morin@uri.edu); 401-874-6414.
Kidseye summer filmmaking camp
July 9-13: , is an intensive and fun five-day summer camp that exposes students from ages 8 to 17 to the basic elements of the filmmaking process, culminating in a premiere screening of their finished work. Held on the Kingston campus, the camp is presented and run by FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival™ and is sponsored in part by äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’s College of Arts & Sciences, the äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Film Media Program and the Harrington School of Communication and Media.
Campus recreation
äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’s Campus Recreation will host a number of programs this summer for participants of all ages. Recreation experts will teach everything from swimming, sailing or kayaking, or learning to rescue people from the water throughout the summer. Land lovers may enjoy camps for soccer, baseball, athletic performance training and a host of other programs. Visit for details.
Computer camp
Sign up your child (ages 8 to 15) for a week full of creative fun-filled learning at äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’s Kingston Campus ! Each of the one-week Camp sessions has a different topic that ranges from game web-page design to python programming, and is specialized for a different ages and ability level. All sessions begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. Camps will be held weekly from early July through August. Check out our courses and how to register at .
For adults:
Summer session classes
More than 4,000 people enroll in summer sessions at äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ each year. There are hundreds of course selections from African American Studies to writing, with offerings from every college of the University.
New this year: If you are a high school junior or senior, why not spend part of your summer with us and earn credit?
For more information visit online or call 401-874-2540.
Session I: May 21 to June 22
Session 2: June 25 to July 27
Session 3: May 21 to July 27
international Nonviolence Summer Institute
June 4-15: The University’s Center for Nonviolence & Peace Studies presents the 18th Annual International Nonviolence Summer Institute 2017. This event prepares adults from around the world in the art of nonviolent conflict reconciliation. For more information, or call 401-874-2540.
Summer Institute in Digital Literacy
July 15-20: This six-day institute focuses on how literacy is changing as a result of emerging media and technologies. Join us in exploring innovative approaches now being used by K-12 educators, librarians, and college and university faculty. You will learn how to conduct project-based inquiry using a variety of digital texts, tools and technologies, which will help create challenging and engaging learning opportunities for you and your students. Visit for registration and more information.
Emma Gauthier, a student writer in the äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Marketing and Communications Department and a journalism major, wrote this press release.
