HU Announces Summer Programs for Children

Hampton, VA - Hampton University will host a variety of summer activities for children of all ages. The summer programs are as follows:

Learn how to march like the HU Marching F.O.R.C.E. at The Barney E. Smart High School Band Camp and Director's Clinic from July 9 - 15. This camp is for high school band members and band directors. For more information contact Rasan Holmes at (757) 728-6875 or Al Davis at (757) 728-6876.

First year Head Coach Kevin Nickelberry of the Hampton Pirate Basketball team will be hosting the Kevin Nickelberry Basketball Camp from July 31 - August 4. Children ages 8 - 18 are welcomed to participate with hopes of improving fundamental skills and teamwork. For more information contact Brian Merritt at (757) 727-5719.

MEAC Champion Head Coach Joe Taylor of the Hampton Pirate Football team will be hosting the Joe Taylor Football Camp from June 16 - 20. Children ages 7-17 are welcomed to participate and should look forward to improvement in individual techniques and teamwork. For more information contact Chris Beatty at (757) 728-6961.

HU's Music Enrichment Program will give children ages 4 - 9 a chance to work and enhance their fundamentals of music. Children will also be able to receive lessons with instruments of interest. Lessons per child are $300 ($55 weekly) and times are Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - noon. For more information contact Mr. Jerry Bracey at (757) 728-6604.

HU's Young Doctors Summer Science Camp will give eager students a chance to work "hands on" in the study of science from June 27 - July 27. Students in grades 6 - 8 are welcomed to participate. For more information call Dr. Claudia Rankins at (757) 727-5795.

HU's Kiddie Kollege Kamp will give children a learning experience in a college atmosphere. Children will be educated on basic skills of math, science, language, arts, and computers. They will also be able to enjoy swimming instructions included in daily programs. Dates for the camp are from June 19 - July 21. Times for the camp are 8 a.m. - noon. for children ages 5 - 6 and 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. for children ages 7 - 12. For more information contact Bill Becker at
(757) 727-5207.

The Summer Transportation Institute gives rising 9th, 10th, and 11th graders a chance to explore options of careers in transportation. The 4-week long program includes development of academic skills as well as a chance to explore different career options of transportation. The camp is scheduled to start June 25 - July 21. For more information contact Dr. Sonja Pollard-Mitchell at (757) 727-5867.