Articles from:June 2019

• Brock summer camps offer kids an abundance of options

  Tuesday, June 04, 2019 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE: 4 June 2019 – R00099

  Whether children want to spend the summer immersed in science, enhancing their sports skills or honing their creativity, Brock has a camp to meet their needs.

  The University’s activity-specific camps offer the ultimate combination of fun and learning during July and August.

  They have become a popular choice for parents looking to engage their children in outside-the-box learning activities during the summer break, said Michelle Leone, Program Manager, Youth Programs.

  At the heart of these camps are Brock University students, who are selected for their drive to make a difference in kids’ lives, contagious enthusiasm and expertise in their respective field of study.

  “Our Brock student instructors are what sets us apart,” said Leone. “They are compassionate, enthusiastic and eager to share their love of Brock with the young people of Niagara. They come from Faculties across the University and inspire our campers to see themselves as university students one day.”

  Brock Youth University camps are crafted by professional educators who employ emerging trends and the latest methods of teaching in their curriculum.

  The camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a week-by-week schedule from July 2 to Aug. 30.

  Campers participate in hands-on experiences related to their chosen camp, while also partaking in recreational activities such as climbing the 30-foot challenge course or swimming in the Brock pool.

  In addition to favourites such as robotics, game design and science, Brock offers an array of sport and art camps.

  For children who’ve completed senior kindergarten to Grade 6, art camps are held at Rodman Hall Art Centre. Participants explore artwork and techniques from all over the world such as ancient and medieval arts to the classics and surrealism of the 20th century.

  Athletes in Grades 1 to 12 looking to sharpen their skills can sign up for Badgers Sport Camps. These sport-specific camps are designed to inspire and train young athletes to rise to the next level in basketball, hockey, volleyball, soccer, golf, baseball, fencing, rowing and cheerleading.

  Teenagers can enrol in Leaders in Training camps and also receive a certificate for 30 hours of volunteer service.

  Brock’s three types of summer camps include:

  Sport Camps (Grades 1 to 8): Including athletic activities such as floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, handball and racquet sports. Afternoons are dedicated to outdoor recreation and swimming.

  Aquatics Camp (Grades 1 to 8): Featuring activities in Brock’s aquatics centre with diving, lifeguarding, aqua-sport or synchronized swimming lessons. While also fun-filled, this camp is focused on technical improvement.

  Youth University (Grades 2 to 8): A creative environment that explores invention and outdoor education. Campers will dive into the Makerspace and get creative with art. Afternoons include outdoor recreation and swimming.

  To register, visit brocku.ca/kids. For help with online registration, phone 905-688-5550 x4060 or visit the Walker Sports Complex Welcome Desk.

  For more information or for assistance arranging interviews:

  * Dan Dakin, Manager Communications and Media Relations, Brock University [email protected], 905-688-5550 x5353 or 905-347-1970

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• Grade 4 students learning the business of lemonade

  Monday, June 03, 2019 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE: 3 June 2019 – R00098

  Local elementary students received a sweet introduction to entrepreneurship this spring while planning lemonade stands with the help of Brock University’s Goodman School of Business.

  Goodman Lemonade is leading Grade 4 students from Glynn A. Green Public School in Fonthill through the process of building a for-profit business. After being guided through the entrepreneurship basics, the students have been designing lemonade stands that will be set up at Brock University from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 in Jubilee Court.

  This is the third year the University has hosted Goodman Lemonade. Previously, Grade 4 students from Cardinal Newman Catholic Elementary School in Niagara Falls and Power Glen School in St. Catharines participated in the initiative run by Goodman Group Venture Development (formerly BioLinc) and student club Brock Innovation Group.

  “We want to introduce the concept of entrepreneurship at a young age,” said organizer Cassie Price, Goodman Group Venture Development Co-ordinator. “It’s also a great opportunity to have our student leaders work with the community.”

  Divided into seven teams, the students will compete to see which group can make the most profit with the $50 seed money they were given. The students will use the market research they completed to customize their product and stand to maximize their returns.

  For Goodman Dean Andrew Gaudes, the event represents a chance to introduce basic business skills to young students early and get them exposed to what goes into running your own company.

  “The creativity and energy that comes from children who are having their first experience with an entrepreneurial venture is inspiring,” he said. “It underscores the importance of presenting alternative career options, such as running your own business, as early as possible.”

  The activity ties into the Grade 4 curriculum well, reinforcing concepts students have learned in class this year, including measuring volume, using decimal points, plotting data and making graphs.

  Dierk Mueller, one of the teachers participating this year, said he’s surprised at how much his students have enjoyed participating in Goodman Lemonade.

  “I knew they would like it, but they have taken it far more seriously than even I anticipated,” Mueller said. “My students ask me every day if they can work on their signs, the advertising and the planning.”

  With their menus finalized and pitches practised, it all comes down to the sale. The public and Brock community are invited to support these young entrepreneurs Thursday, June 6 at Brock’s Backyard BBQ in Jubilee Court from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

  For more information or for assistance arranging interviews:

  * Dan Dakin, Manager Communications and Media Relations, Brock University [email protected], 905-688-5550 x5353 or 905-347-1970

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