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Dr. Michele Eodice, director of the University of Oklahoma’s Writing Center, is committed to enhancing student’s knowledge and advancing OU’s Writing Center. She has traveled worldwide to work with both writing centers and students. Dr. Eodice has a great appreciation for the media and would like to improve media by helping journalists read and write better. RUNS: 1:56

Swimming Camps and Lessons

Summer is finally here; what better way to escape the Oklahoma heat than to hop in the pool? Water safety is very important and you are never too old to learn how to swim. Luckily, the YMCA of Norman offers classes, private lessons, and camps for all ages.
Swim Camp is offered to those who are 8 and older. The camps run Monday through Friday from 1-4 pm. If you are a member of the YMCA the camp will cost $50/week if you are not a member then the camp will cost an extra $20/week. Michael, a visiter to the YMCA, said "It is important for everyone to know how to swim. I love the water and could not imagine having the limitations of not being able to swim freely. I will absolutely enroll my children in swimming lessons and camps."
All campers will work on stroke technique as well as the fundamentals of lap-swimming (including starts and turns). At the end of camp, the swimmers will be taped and they will get the opportunity to watch and review themselves. The campers also get to partake in games such as water polo as well as diving board and water slide activities. Healthy snacks are also provided. Swim Camp is an awesome way for students to improve their swimming skills in a fun and safe environment. Water safety is vital; this camp will teach your children how to stay safe around the pool.
The YMCA of Norman also offers swim classes and private lessons for ALL ages. It is never too late to lose your fear for the water. Trained lifeguards are waiting to teach you how to be safe and have fun when it comes to the water. Camps and lessons will leave a lasting impact and could potentially save your life. For more information on how to stay water safe, visit your local YMCA.

OU Sooner Flight Academy Camp

The University of OKlahoma's Sooner Flight Academy offers summer camps for students ages 6 though 18. The camps are intended to teach both mathematic and scientific principles through aviation education. The Flight Academy is running the camps June 7th until July 23rd; camp times, dates, and activities are dependent upon the participant's age. All of the camps last for 5 days and range from $450 to $625 depending on how old the camper is; scholarships are available. The price of camp includes 5 days of aviation related hands-on activities, a front row seat during a flight inspection, a t-shirt, a photograph, and Campers ages 8 through 18 will get to go on an airplane ride with an OU Flight Instructor. OU Sooner Flight Academy Instructor Michael Gehris, said, "Growing up, I attended several aviation camps. All of the camps confirmed my dream of one day becoming a Pilot. I hope that I can show these campers how amazing aviation really is." Aviation camp is a great way for your child to explore aviation and space technology, encounter new experiences, learn and further mathematics, science, and engineering skills, and gain knowledge necessary to enter into collegiate level aviation classes. For more information or to signup for an aviation camp cal 405-325-1635.

Teen Camp

The YMCA in Norman is offering a summer camp for middle school students called, Teen Camp. Teen Camp is a way for teenagers to make lifelong friends. Teens will get the opportunity to visit educational places such at the State Capitol, museums, and other local monuments. They will also go on field trips to the zoo, local parks, and swimming facilities. Teen Camp gives middle school students the chance to do fitness classes and participate in their favorite sports; this camp is a great way to stay in shape while having fun at the same time. Each day campers will need to bring a lunch, a water bottle, a swimsuit, and a towel. Campers have the choice of participating in outdoor activities so sunscreen will also be needed. Teen Camp runs from June 1, 2010 through August 13, 2010. Parents have the option of signing their teen up for as many weeks of camp as they would like. If you are a YMCA member, camp will cost $125 per week. If you are a non-member then the camp will cost $150 per week. The camp week runs Monday through Friday from 6:30 am until 6:00 pm. Through Teen Camp, participants will discover abilities they did not know they had; they will be allowed to explore opportunities and skills they can use in the future especially with regards to sports. The YMCA's Teen Camp explores different fields so that your teen can decide if they would like to further pursue these activities throughout the rest of their lives. Your teen could be the next pro-athlete, artist, or veterinarian. Alyson, a YMCA member, said "I always loved going to camps like these. They gave me a chance to escape the house and do something fun. I will absolutely allow my children to attend Teen Camp."

Camp Friendship

The Cleveland County YMCA is offering a summer camp for elementary school children. Camp friendship runs weekly from June 1st until August 13th. Each week the camp features a new and exciting theme. The themes include: Howdy Week, Mighty Jungle, Hawaiian Hullabaloo, Disney and Superheroes, YMCA Olympics, Treasure Hunters, Animal Planet, Music Makers, Fun and Fitness, Dinosaurs, and Wacky and Wonderful. Children can attend one week of camp or they can attend all eleven weeks. The YMCA is a non-profit organization that offers discounts for families who qualify. Camp runs Monday through Friday from 6:30 am until 6:00 pm. If you are a YMCA member then you will receive a discounted rate of $125/week. If you are a non-member, you can still attend, but you will pay an extra $25/week. The price of camp includes field trips and projects.
Camp Friendship is an amazing opportunity for children to participate in fitness activities, learn about sports, meet other children their age, and travel to local organizations on field trips. Through this camp, children will also have the opportunity to learn life skills such as listening, communicating, following instructions, and how to share with others. Not only will children have fun at these camps but they will learn and develop skills that will stay with them for a lifetime. Jenny, one of the YMCA's Member Service representatives said, "At first the kids seem hesitant to leave their parents. But at the end of the day, they never want to leave."

Midterm

Dr. Michele A. Eodice is the director of the University of Oklahoma’s Writing Center; she is interesting because she is unselfishly committed. She is committed to enhancing students’ academic knowledge, bettering other schools’ writing centers, and improving her already effective pedagogy. Dr. Eodice has traveled worldwide to work with both writing centers and students. She has a great appreciation for the media and would like to improve media by helping journalists read and write better. This package runs: 01:01:58;08

Summer R&R

The University of Oklahoma's Writing Center is hosting a "revise and resubmit" camp for the university's faculty. The camp is sponsored by Learning, Teaching, & Writing and facilitated by the University's Writing Center's faculty. Summer R&R gives faculty a chance to revise an existing document, revise and resubmit an article, and retool a rejected piece of writing. This revise and resubmit camp will be held in Wagner Hall, Room 280 from 1-3pm June 21st through the 24th. To signup for the camp, call 405-325-2936.
Summer R&R gives the faculty a chance to revive their work. Working alone, having work rejected, and not having a lot of time are three factors that can negatively influence writing. This camp will allow the writers to further their work as well as their writing confidence.
Geneva Canino, the Writing Center's Program Assistant, thinks that "Summer R&R provides an excellent means for faculty and staff to develop their own research and turn to the world of academic publication."

Publish and Flourish

The University of Oklahoma Writing Center began a new seminar this summer called Publish and Flourish. The faculty seminar includes 16 hours worth of workshops spread out over a three week span. Through these workshops, OU faculty have the chance to begin to grant proposals/projects or to turn presentations into articles for publication. This seminar will take place annually in June inside the Writing Center (Wagner Hall, room 280). All you have to do is call 405-325-2936 to reserve your spot.
Publish and Flourish is especially unique because it is available only to faculty. Dr. Michele Eodice, the director of the writing center, knows how difficult it is for faculty to find the time to work on their writing. Therefore, this summer workshop, lead by Dr. Eodice herself, is the perfect way to allow OU's faculty to work with the guidance of experienced writing center staff. Dr. Eodice said, "The goal of the Learning, Teaching, & Writing program is to offer support for faculty writing as well as for student writing."

Camp Completion

Camp Completion is a three day camp lead by the heads of Learning Teaching Writing, also known as LTW, as well as camp councilors who are brought in for the sole purpose of camp. This camp is intended to help guide doctoral students through their writing in an effort to help them complete their dissertation. This camp was created with the intention of helping students who are working on their dissertation. Therefore, your dissertation or thesis proposal must be approved by your committee in order for you to attend. Camp Completion takes place at the end of May inside OU's Writing Center which is in Wagner Hall room 280. The camp costs $50; the price includes a t-shirt, beverages, food, and a handbook.
Dr. Michele Eodice and her experienced LTW staff work not only to improve students' writing, but also to improve special skills such as wellness, time management, conflict resolution, and the ability to map a strategy for completion. Camp Completion is a great opportunity to better your writing, develop necessary skills, create an academic voice, finish writing projects, and achieve success.

National Cheerleading Association

The University of Oklahoma will host the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) camps June 14-17, June 21-24, July 14-17, and July 21-24. The camps cost $280 for resident students and $170.oo for commuter students. The cost of camp also includes meals and accommodations. Throughout the 4 days that campers spend on OU's campus, they will create bonds with their fellow teammates as well as learn both game day and competition material.

In 1948, Lawrence "Herkie" Herkimer founded the National Cheerleading Association in an effort to create well-rounded cheerleaders. NCA camps work to improve not only cheerleaders' skills but also improve their work ethic. In the end, these camps benefit everyone. NCA has designed their overnight camps to improve communication and mechanical skills for both the cheerleaders as well as their coaches. Also, since the camps take place in the summer, it gives new teammates a chance to bond with each other; teammate trust is extremely important when it comes to team sports such as cheerleading.

Overall, cheerleading can be a very dangerous sport but the NCA staff have come together to ensure the safety of the cheerleaders. By attending camp, learning proper techniques, and bonding with teammates, cheerleading become less dangerous and more fun. While at camp, cheerleading squads have the opportunity to compete and win invitations to compete in national competitions. Visit nca.varsity.com for more information on cheerleading camps, competitions, and safety.

PWOP/SOP

For this project, I took two types of pictures. For the first type of picture, I found a building on the University of Oklahoma's campus that I thought would photograph well. I chose Lissa and Cy Wagner Hall.

For the second type of picture, I photographed something that means a lot to me. Since my boyfriend just moved to Harlingen, Texas I decided to photograph him through a skype conversation.