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Where will I live?
- The residential component is an integral part of the learning experience. You will live in an air-conditioned dormitory with residential
counselors who will be involved in activities with you and your fellow students when you are not in class. In the evenings and on weekends you
will participate in a variety of cultural, educational, and recreational activities, which include a theater production, cookouts, a dance, and a
talent show as well as individual and team sports. There will be many opportunities for you to enjoy getting to know young people with similar
abilities and interests. You will have access to Western's recreational and library facilities. Laundry facilities are available.
- Residential Counselors
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Every twelve to sixteen campers will have a residential counselor who is responsible for supervising their conduct and
activities when not in class. The counselors are responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising individual and
group recreational activities for campers in the evenings and on weekends. The residential staff will work under the direct
supervision of Dr. Julia Roberts, Director of Programs for Gifted Studies, and Mrs. Carolyn Hagaman, Assistant Director of
Summer Programming.
Because the residential counselors must work closely with gifted young people and are expected to serve as positive adult role models for these students, individuals selected for these positions must 1) have completed at least one year of college; 2) have demonstrated a high level of academic performance; 3) be of high moral character; 4) have had successful experience working with young people; and 5) have recreational interests/skills which can be shared with young people. Many counselors are college students or young teachers. Residential counselors live in the residence hall with the campers and work seven days a week. People interested in applying for the position should contact The Center.
- Dorm Living - (Please see the Frequently Asked Questions section for more details)
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Students will be staying two to a room in a residence hall on Western's campus. The residence hall is airconditioned.
Click here for directions to and around campus.
Each student will be issued a room key. There is a $25.00 replacement charge, so it would be a good idea to bring a key chain or a long cord to help you keep track of your room key.
Students will need to bring blankets, sheets (extra long twin or two twin flat sheets), pillowcases, and pillow for their bedding. Towels, wash cloths, soaps, and other toiletries will also need to be brought by the students. Students are asked NOT to bring television sets, telephones, or computers for their rooms.
- Room Assignments
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Students may request roommates. We will try to accommodate all requests. Upon extreme circumstances, room assignments
may be altered after camp has begun. This is up to the Director's discretion.
- Meals
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Meals will be eaten in the Downing University Center. A wide variety of fruits, salads, vegetables, meats, and beverages are available at
each meal. Food selections are made by the students. All meals are included in the tuition for residential campers. Just lunch is included in the tuition for non-residential campers.
Students are welcome to bring snacks with them for the dorm, but we do request that no high caffeine drinks be brought. A water bottle, however, is highly recommended for the walks between classes.
- Recreation
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In the evenings and on weekends you
will participate in a variety of cultural, educational, and recreational activities, which include a theater production, cookouts, a dance, and a
talent show as well as individual and team sports. There will be many opportunities for you to enjoy getting to know young people with similar
abilities and interests. You will have access to Western's recreational and library facilities.
Other forms of recreation include movies, games, athletic activities and more.
- Supervision
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Great care has been taken in selecting residential counselors and other faculty and staff for the summer programs offered by The Center.
Children are certainly very precious, and every effort will be undertaken to insure their safety and their happiness. Students will be
supervised by trained adults, whether it be in class by their teachers or at the dorm by their residential counselors. However, breaks
in between classes cannot be supervised due to the fact that students will be moving on campus for that short amount of time.
Students participating in VAMPY and their parents will be asked to sign a Code of Conduct statement. This basically states that students will abide by the rules of the camp and abide by the standards of conduct set forth by their teachers. It also stipulates conditions for use of the Internet. Additionally, it reminds students that they cannot leave campus unless a parent/guardian has made prior written arrangements. Finally, it emphasizes the severe consequences (being sent home without refund of registration fee) if they are found in possession of tobacco products, illegal drugs, or alcohol, or if they endanger the health or welfare of themselves or others. This Code of Conduct is to insure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
- Special Needs
- We will make every possible effort to accommodate any special needs. Please let us know if there are any dietary needs such a vegetarian or diabetic diet. If the student needs to take medication or shots during the camp, the medication and written instructions from your physician should be provided. The campus is also wheelchair accessible. Whether the needs be physical, emotional, or dietary, we will do all that we can to help.
- Residential Counselors