BROWNWOOD – July 18, 2013 – A record number of young people are participating in this year’s Summer Scholars and Young Scholars day camps at Howard Payne University.
The popular programs, held each summer, offer innovative instruction in robotics, computer graphics, music, reading and physical education. The theme for this year is “Brainpower and the Body” and includes instruction in biology and the various functions of the body including the brain, heart, lungs, bones and muscles.
“We are having a great time this week,” said Dr. Julie Welker, director of the programs. Dr. Welker is the chair of the communication department and professor of communication at HPU. “Our Summer and Young Scholars faculty have done an outstanding job providing a challenging yet fun experience for these students.”
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Photo cutline: Students enrolled in Howard Payne University’s Summer Scholars and Young Scholars day camps had the opportunity to scale the HPU rock wall Thursday morning.