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Milligan Summer Camps

Academic Day Camps | July 9-13, 2018 | High School Students

Talented students like you can spend a week at Milligan’s beautiful campus developing knowledge and skills in your areas of interest. Milligan faculty and students will help you enhance your creative skills. They can even help you develop a portfolio for your college applications and resumes, as well as teach you about careers in your field.

** Beginning in 2018, the summer camps are a DAY CAMP only. No overnight housing or evening programming will be provided. Lunch is included.

(The Musical Theatre and Teacher Education camps will NOT be held in Summer 2018. Check back for next year!)

Computer Science

Camp Information

July 9-13, 2018

Level up your computer skills and learn how to create a mini super computer in one week. Learn from experienced computer science faculty and develop skills used by programmers, computer engineers, and software developers. Limited to 16!

  • Learn how to program a microprocessor
  • Gain knowledge in how to work individually and in a team environment
  • Create multiple Raspberry Pi-based projects ranging from simple to complex
  • Discover employment and advanced degree opportunities in computer science
  • Learn why Milligan CS and CIS students are highly recruited by employers

You will receive:

  • Milligan computer science t-shirt
  • Raspberry Pi 3 Ultimate Starter Kit (32 GB edition)
  • First-time campers: a Raspberry Pi 3 Ultimate Starter Kit and sensors
  • Returning campers: a Raspberry Pi 3 Ultimate Sensor Kit (bring your Pis with you)

Details

Faculty

Dr. Carolyn Carter

Dr. Teresa Carter

Dr. Namyoun Choi

What to Bring

Flash drive for saving files

Registration

Age: Registration is open to rising high school freshmen through seniors (Class of 2018)

  • Early bird registration: $300 before June 1
  • After June 1, registration is $400
  • Registration deadline: June 29 or sooner if maximum enrollment is reached ($25 non-refundable after June 29)

** Beginning in 2018, the summer camps are a DAY CAMP only. No overnight housing or evening programming will be provided. Lunch is included.

REGISTER »

PHOTOGRAPH RELEASE
Camp students may be identified or photographed for publication, broadcast, transmission and/or electronic display by the news media or college public relations officials. Unless a written statement to the contrary is filed with the Office of Summer Programs (REBooher@milligan.edu) PRIOR to the start of camp, camp students waive their model rights to be photographed for the college’s print and online publications without prior notice.

Engineering

Camp Information

July 9-13, 2018

Explore the world of engineering through hands-on projects and competitions that are arranged to show engineering design concepts and optimization.

  • Learn foundational concepts and design processes from experienced engineering faculty
  • Individual and team projects allow you to be a participant and a spectator
  • Create a high-pressure water-rocket and measure how high it flies
  • Design, build, and test the strength of your balsa-wood bridge
  • Program your car to race against the competition
  • Get a better understanding of what engineers do and how they do it

You will receive:

  • Milligan Engineering t-shirt
  • Option to earn college credit for “Introduction to Engineering FENG-101”

DETAILS

Faculty

Learn from engineering faculty with some pretty impressive credentials! The United Nations. NASA. U.S. Department of Energy. West Point. Fulbright Scholar.

Dr. Jeff Giesey

Dr. David Hampton

Hongyou Lu

Dr. Greg Harrell

Registration

Age: Registration is open to rising high school freshmen through seniors (Class of 2018).

  • Early bird registration: $300 before June 1
  • After June 1, registration is $400
  • Registration deadline: June 29 or sooner if maximum enrollment is reached ($25 non-refundable after June 29)

** Beginning in 2018, the summer camps are a DAY CAMP only. No overnight housing or evening programming will be provided. Lunch is included.

REGISTER »

PHOTOGRAPH RELEASE
Camp students may be identified or photographed for publication, broadcast, transmission and/or electronic display by the news media or college public relations officials. Unless a written statement to the contrary is filed with the Office of Summer Programs (REBooher@milligan.edu) PRIOR to the start of camp, camp students waive their model rights to be photographed for the college’s print and online publications without prior notice.

Nursing

Camp Information

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Open to rising freshmen through current seniors (2018) who are considering a nursing or healthcare related career. Limited to 30.

  • Hands-on learning with Milligan nursing faculty
  • Develop skills used by registered nurses every day to care for patients

Participants will:

  • Learn how to assess vital signs, start IVs, give injections, and more
  • Gain knowledge to serve as a healthy lifestyle advocate for family and friends
  • Tour area health care agencies
  • Earn CPR certification
  • Discover employment and advanced degree opportunities in nursing
  • Learn why Milligan nurses are highly recruited by employers

NursingYou will receive:

  • Lab equipment bag and stethoscope

Details

Faculty

Melinda Collins
Aimee DePriest
Jo McMurray

Registration

Age: Registration is open to rising high school freshmen through seniors (Class of 2018).

  • Early bird registration: $300 before June 1
  • After June 1, registration is $400
  • Registration deadline: June 29 or sooner if maximum enrollment is reached ($25 non-refundable after June 29)

** Beginning in 2018, the summer camps are a DAY CAMP only. No overnight housing or evening programming will be provided. Lunch is included.

REGISTER »

PHOTOGRAPH RELEASE
Camp students may be identified or photographed for publication, broadcast, transmission and/or electronic display by the news media or college public relations officials. Unless a written statement to the contrary is filed with the Office of Summer Programs (REBooher@milligan.edu) PRIOR to the start of camp, camp students waive their model rights to be photographed for the college’s print and online publications without prior notice.

Register

** Beginning in 2018, the summer camps are a DAY CAMP only. No overnight housing or evening programming will be provided. Lunch is included.

  1. REGISTER online now »
  2. CONFIRMATION: You will receive an email confirmation of space availability. Each camp has limited space for participants, so register early.
  3. PAYMENT: Once you have received a confirmation, please submit your payment to Milligan within 10 days of your confirmation email. PAY ONLINE or send payment to: Milligan Summer Camps, PO Box 210, Milligan College, TN 37682
  4. MEDICAL FORM: Complete your medical form ASAP.

 Questions? Email camps@milligan.edu.

PHOTOGRAPH RELEASE

Camp students may be identified or photographed for publication, broadcast, transmission and/or electronic display by the news media or college public relations officials. Unless a written statement to the contrary is filed with the Office of Summer Programs (REBooher@milligan.edu) PRIOR to the start of camp, camp students waive their model rights to be photographed for the college’s print and online publications without prior notice.