Cacapon
Institute
Stream Scholars
Summer Camp 2004
--Application--
Stream Scholars is an exciting hands-on
exploration of stream ecology and conservation with professional
scientists. This four-day, non-residential, summer camp is hosted by
Cacapon Institute, a non-profit organization based in WV’s Potomac
Headwaters. Activities will begin at 9 AM each morning and run until 4 PM
in the afternoon. These activities will include measuring chemical and
physical properties of streams, mapping the landscape, and developing a
study using the scientific method. Lunch will be provided. Parents are
responsible for transportation to and from the campsite. Enrollment
will be limited to 10 students.
Who can apply:
rising 8th and 9th graders living in the Potomac
Headwaters area.
Time and Place: Baker,
Hardy County WV, August 2-5, 2004
Cost: There
is an application fee of $20, which will be refunded to non-successful
applicants.
Applicant information.
Student name:
__________________________________________________
Address:
______________________________________________________
Phone number: ______________ email:
______________________________
Current School: ______________________
Grade level in Sept. 2003: ______
Screening questions:
a. To help meet the project goal of
increasing college-going in West Virginia please indicate if either of
your parents graduated from college: Yes / No (circle
one).
b. On a separate piece of paper, explain what you would like to learn at
the Stream Scholars summer camp and why.
Parent/Guardian Permission: I have
reviewed this application form and understand that the Stream Scholars
summer camp will involve supervised activities outdoors and in a classroom
setting. _________________ has my permission to participate.
Signature:
________________________________ Date: ______________
Application Information and Instructions
| We will give first priority to students
who may desire to attend college, and whose parents/guardians do not
hold college degrees. |
| Our preference is to fill this program
with students who will be in the ninth grade in September 2003. If slots
remain open, we will consider applicants who will be in the eighth and
seventh grades in September 2003. |
| Mail or fax completed applications to
Cacapon Institute, Route 1 Box 326, High View WV 26808, fax (304)
856-1386. |
| Application deadline is May 30th. |
| Successful applicants will be notified
by June 6th. |
| Questions? Don't hesitate to call
Cacapon Institute staff at (304) 856-1385 or at home at (304)897-6297. |