HPU alumni couple lead summer camp participants in astronomy lessons

BROWNWOOD – September 1, 2022 – Two Howard Payne University alumni gave back to their alma mater this summer by sharing their passion for astronomy with several of the university’s youngest students. Brad ’65 and Joy ’66 Riza participated in the university’s Summer Scholars program in July for students entering fourth, fifth and sixth grades. […]

HPU’s summer staff completes another successful season of camps

BROWNWOOD – July 20, 2018 – Howard Payne University’s summer camp staff was hard at work as the university hosted a variety of camps and events this summer. During the months of June and July, a total of nine overnight camps and day camps were held on the HPU campus, with 1,200 overnight campers in […]

Limited registration still available for HPU’s Summer and Young Scholars camps

BROWNWOOD – July 9, 2018 –Howard Payne University’s Summer and Young Scholars camps will take place next week with limited registration still available. Parents with students entering first and fourth grades are encouraged to register their children as soon as possible. Registration for all other grade levels is now closed. The day camps will be […]

Enrollment for HPU’s Summer and Young Scholars camps nearing capacity

BROWNWOOD – June 12, 2018 – Those interested in enrolling their children in Howard Payne University’s Summer and Young Scholars camps are encouraged to act quickly as several of the classes are nearing capacity. The day camps are for children entering first through sixth grades and are scheduled July 16-20 from 9 a.m. to noon […]

Registration open for HPU’s Summer and Young Scholars camps

BROWNWOOD – May 18, 2018 – Registration is now open for Howard Payne University’s Summer and Young Scholars day camps for children entering first through sixth grades. The camps, scheduled July 16-20 from 9 a.m. to noon each day, feature fun and innovative instruction in a variety of subjects. In the Summer Scholars program, students […]

HPU gears up for another great summer of camps

Although most students have left for the summer, Howard Payne University will be full of activity during June and July. Six day camps and five overnight camps are scheduled to take place at HPU for the 2017 summer season. The university is expecting more than 1,200 overnight campers. Also, approximately 400 campers will be attending […]

Registration opens for HPU’s Summer Scholars and Young Scholars day camps

BROWNWOOD – May 12, 2017 – Summer is here, but fun and learning continue at Howard Payne University! Registration is now open for HPU’s popular Summer Scholars and Young Scholars day camps scheduled July 17-21 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The theme is “Operation Innovation” and the programs feature instruction in a variety […]

More than 100 participate in HPU’s Summer and Young Scholars camps

  BROWNWOOD – August 2, 2016 – Howard Payne University closed out a successful season of summer camps recently with 106 children on campus for the weeklong Summer Scholars and Young Scholars programs. This year’s theme was “Brain Games” in honor of the 2016 Summer Olympics. The popular camps featured innovative instruction in robotics, 3D […]

HPU alumnus and JROTC instructor enjoys being back on campus

BROWNWOOD – July 12, 2016 – Colonel Stephen Jones, 1979 Howard Payne University alumnus, has returned to the HPU campus each summer for the past seven years, bringing dozens of high school students with him. Col. Jones, who serves as senior aerospace science instructor and head of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps department at […]

Registration ending soon for HPU’s Summer Scholars and Young Scholars day camps

BROWNWOOD – July 5, 2016 – There is still time to register children for Howard Payne University’s popular Summer Scholars and Young Scholars day camps. Registration ends Friday, July 15, for the camps which will be held July 18-22 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The programs, open to all students in first through […]

HPU hosts BGCT’s Super Summer camp for Christian students

BROWNWOOD – July 1, 2016 – Howard Payne University recently hosted the Baptist General Convention of Texas’ Super Summer camp, a weeklong leadership event for Christian students. Hundreds of youth from Baptist churches all across Texas participated in the camp, as well as many HPU alumni, students, faculty and staff members. Super Summer is designed […]

Registration open for HPU’s Summer Scholars and Young Scholars day camps

BROWNWOOD – May 24, 2016 – Registration is now open for Howard Payne University’s Summer Scholars and Young Scholars day camps to be held July 18-22 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The programs, open to all students in first through sixth grades, feature innovative instruction in a variety of subjects including robotics and […]

Forward Thinking: HPU summer camps inspire young entrepreneur to purchase 3D printer

BROWNWOOD – April 14, 2016 – “Anyone who wants to be forward thinking and will do the work to raise the funds should get a 3D printer,” said 12-year-old Mo Goff, past participant in Howard Payne University’s Summer and Young Scholars camps. Mo purchased a printer in December after learning of the technology through HPU’s […]

HPU’s Summer Scholars and Young Scholars program sets new attendance record

By Chandler Condra, HPU senior BROWNWOOD – July 23, 2015 – A record number of children from around Texas attended this year’s Summer Scholars and Young Scholars programs at Howard Payne University. A total of 111 children attended the five-day program which included lessons in robotics, 3D printing, science, music and physical education. Dr. Julie […]

HPU to host Moot Camp for up-and-coming debaters

BROWNWOOD – July 6, 2015 – Howard Payne University will host Moot Camp this Thursday through Saturday, July 9-11. The camp is designed to prepare students in the introductory and advanced aspects of Moot Court, such as interpreting legal cases, writing and presenting legal arguments and responding to judges’ questions. Lorianna Kelley, assistant professor of […]

Deadline nearing for HPU’s Summer Scholars and Young Scholars day camps

BROWNWOOD – June 26, 2015 – Registration for Howard Payne University’s annual Summer Scholars and Young Scholars day camps will end Monday, July 6. The camps, which provide educational and fun activities for students entering first through sixth grades, will take place July 13 through 17 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. This year’s […]

Summer Scholars and Young Scholars day camps to focus on energy conservation

By Emily Peisker, HPU Junior BROWNWOOD – May 8, 2015 – Howard Payne University’s annual Summer Scholars and Young Scholars program for students entering first through sixth grades will take place July 13 through 17 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. This year’s theme is “Energy Wars,” with a focus on energy conservation, including […]

A record number of campers enjoy Summer Scholars and Young Scholars programs at HPU

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 […]

There is still time to register for HPU’s Summer Scholars and Young Scholars programs

By Kaleigh Tankersley, HPU junior BROWNWOOD – June 28, 2013 – Howard Payne University will host its annual Summer Scholars and Young Scholars programs July 15-19 from 9 a.m. to noon on HPU’s Academy of Freedom campus. The programs are still open for registration and will feature innovative instruction in a variety of subjects, including […]

HPU announces dates for Summer Scholars and Young Scholars programs

BROWNWOOD – May 30, 2013 – Howard Payne University will host its annual Summer Scholars and Young Scholars programs July 15-19 from 9 a.m. to noon on HPU’s Academy of Freedom campus. The programs, for students in first through sixth grades, will feature innovative instruction in a variety of subjects. The theme for this year […]

It’s not too late to register for HPU’s Young and Summer Scholars programs

BROWNWOOD – June 29, 2012 – Registration continues for Howard Payne University’s annual Young and Summer Scholars programs to be held July 16-20 from 9 a.m. to noon on HPU’s Academy of Freedom campus. Deadline for registration is July 9, and an online registration form is available on the HPU homepage at www.hputx.edu. The programs, […]

HPU summer camps keep university busy

BROWNWOOD – June 13, 2012 – Though summer is underway, a variety of camps and programs at Howard Payne University will keep the campus hopping. Approximately 2,300 campers, most of whom are visitors to the university, are expected to be on campus throughout June and July. “We are overjoyed with the opportunity to introduce newcomers […]