J410: NVC SAIL Brochure

University of Oregon Summer Academy to Inspire Learning

University of Oregon Department of Economics

SAIL: The Summer Academy to Inspire Learning is a free program developed and run by the University of Oregon for qualified 8th graders to learn more about and begin preparing for college.

The main activity is a week-long day-camp on the campus of the University of Oregon where students will learn subjects like psychology, physics, economics and advertising through interactive experiences, as well as explore campus and college life. Life can take you anywhere -it’s where you choose to SAIL. Please inquire with your counselor about applying for SAIL by June 1, 2009.

SAIL: What’s it all about?

Subjects at SAIL

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1. Economics: Learn about economics through strategy games that include cash prizes!

2. Physics: Learn about the physics of rock climbing while you climb.

3. Psychology: Learn about the psychology of a human brain while you’re touching one.

4. Journalism: Find out how your favorite advertisements are made by professionals who have worked in the industry.

SAIL will be held August 3-7, 2009.

Instructions: Please complete this application, fold the brochure with the addressed side as the cover and secure with tape. Mail applications in by June 1st, 2009.

Name: ________________________________ Parent/Guardian(s): ______________________ Address: _______________________________ ______________________________________ City: __________________________________

SAIL is not your average summer camp. It

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is a unique, fun, and interactive program that

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engages youth who otherwise may not have

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much information on preparing for college.

School Name: ___________________________

Students who decide to take advantage of

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this free program will get to enjoy SAIL one

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week per summer until they graduate high

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school. Students will learn about subjects from

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distinguished University of Oregon professors and through fun, social, and interactive activities. Each summer, students who come back will participate in a different subject than the previous summer.

The week at SAIL will also include learning about the college admissions process, including: information in scholarships, applying for financial aid, and applying to colleges.

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Perks from SAIL - Fun and interactive activities - $50 gift certificate upon completion of one week at SAIL - Learn how to get into college and pay for it - Students get familiar with campus

-See the dorms

-Free lunch at campus cafes

-On campus entertainment - Taught by distinguished UO faculty

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______________________________________ We would be more than happy to discuss this opportunity with you, so please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Professor Bruce Blonigen, Ph: 346-4680, Email: bruceb@uoregon.edu Professor Bill Harbaugh, Ph: 346-1244 Email: harbaugh@uoregon.edu