Outreach
Summer Youth Enrichment Camps
With the participation of Western Illinois University (WIU) faculty, staff, and the help of student counselors, the Office of Study Abroad and Outreach (SAO) provides youth with unique hands–on learning opportunities that will transform the way they think about their future. These high-quality and academically challenging summer camps have been serving youth for more than 30 years.
We offer an exclusive early bird special for summer registrants. Early bird 10% discount pricing is only valid now until March 15th, 2019 with at least a $100 program deposit payment.
Summer Camps 2019 (Macomb)
THANK YOU!!
This summer, the Office of Study Abroad & Outreach hosted 9 summer camps that brought 121 youth of all ages to campus. These weeklong residential programs, introduced campers to WIU’s campus in a way many of them had never experienced before. Spending their days with WIU staff and community members, in classroom settings & out in the field, learning and engaging in a variety of hands-on activities. Below is the complete list of the WIU staff, community members and off-campus facilities our campers spent time both with and at. It is quite an impressive list, considering that all camps take place in just 6 weeks. Our Office cannot thank these people and businesses enough for their time and expertise. Without them, none of these programs would be possible. We are so very fortunate to have access to all the opportunities that these resources can provide to further educate our youth.
Dan Schmidt, WIU, Department of Theatre and Dance
McKenzie Cullen-Rockwood, WIU Student, Department of RPTA
Jeannie Galioto, WIU, Department of Theatre and Dance
Rebel Mickelson, WIU, Department of Theatre and Dance
- Art: Colorful Minds & Creative Hands (Grades 9-12) June 16-21, 2019
- Art: Colorful Minds & Creative Hands (Grades 4-8) July 14-19, 2019
Ian Shelly, WIU, Department of Art
Kat Myers, WIU, Department of Art
Leigh Erlandson, West Central Elementary & West Central HS, Art Teacher
Natalie Shelly, Local Artist & Art Educator
Robert Johnson, Retired WIU, Department of Geography
Steve Larimer, Macomb School District, Retired Art Teacher
Suzan Czechowski, WIU, Department of Art
Tim Waldrop, WIU, Department of Art
Farmhouse Meats (Adam-Carthage)
Grounded Ag Services (Drue Calvert)
Jay Pittman, WIU, School of Agriculture
Keela Trennepohl, WIU, School of Agriculture
Mark Hoge, WIU, School of Agriculture
McDonough County Soil & Water Conservation District (Keely Egelhoff)
Shelby Henning, WIU, School of Agriculture
University of Illinois Extension Center (Beth Chatterton)
Chris Bitner, WIU, School of LEJA
CPO Jarrod Elliot, Illinois Department of Natural Resources
CSI Emily Pezzella, Quincy Police Department
CSI Trooper Daniel Erickson, Illinois State Police
Glen Schwartz, WIU, School of LEJA
Hali Carls-Miller, Forensic Scientist-Firearms, Illinois State Police
Inspector Jimmy McVey, Illinois State Police WCITF
Investigator Dale Cox, Secretary of State Bomb Squad
Investigator Steve Speaks, Secretary of State Bomb Squad
Jill J. Myers, WIU, School of LEJA
Special Agent Matt Harris, Illinois State Police WCITF
Special Agent Matt Poulter, Illinois State Police Zone 4
Todd Lough, WIU, School of LEJA
Trooper Brandon Jackson, Illinois State Police, District 14
Trooper Clint Nickel , Illinois State Police, District 20
Trooper Lance Ormond, Illinois State Police, District 20
Andrea Alveshear, WIU, Professor of Sociology & Anthropology
Aprna Kapale, WIU, Department of Physics
Betany Esterlen, WIU, Department of Chemistry
Brin Bellott, WIU, Department of Chemistry
Esteban Araya, WIU, Department of Physics
James Leese, WIU, Department of Chemistry
Jeff Engel, WIU, Department of Biology
Kishor Kapale, WIU, Department of Physics
Kyle Mayborn, WIU, Earth, Atmospheric & Geographic Info Sciences
Liguo Song, WIU, Department of Chemistry
Lindsay White, WIU, School of Nursing
PK Babu, WIU, Department of Physics
Premanand Joshi, WIU, Department of Physics
Redina Finch, WIU, Earth, Atmospheric & Geographic Info Sciences
Renne Buker, WIU, Earth, Atmospheric & Geographic Info Sciences
Sadie Nickels, WIU, Department of Physics
Sean Jenkins, WIU, Department of Biology
Sudha Mallur, WIU, Department of Physics
Victoria Baramidze, WIU, Department of Mathematics & Philosophy
Elizabeth Hansen, WIU, Professor of Mathematics
Elizabeth Leake, Founder and President of STEM-TREK
Elizabeth Shryock, Macomb School District, Retired Teacher of Mathematics
Macomb School District (Calculator Loan)
Brent Payne, WIU, School of Engineering Technology
Fusion Tech (Roseville, IL)
Kevin Hall, WIU, Professor of Engineering Technology
Michelle Howe, WIU, School of Management & Marketing
Rafael Obregon, WIU, Department of Engineering Technology
Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Co. (Bushnell, IL)
Yetter Farm Equipment Manufacturing (Macomb, IL)
Barbara Lawhorn, WIU, Department of English
Brian Bellott, WIU, Department of Chemistry
Natalie Shelly, Local Artist & Art Educator
WIU (other entities)
Campus Recreation
Kibbe Field Station
Undergraduate Admissions
University Housing & Dining
Scholarships - Types & Applications
WIU Sponsorships & Scholarships
Sponsor A Camper Scholarships
Made possible by private donations from individuals wanting to make summer camp possible for youth. Each qualified applicant will receive a $100 scholarship. To apply, please complete a SAO Application and submit via email to Sally Adams at sa-adams2@wiu.edu or mail to Office of Study Abroad and Outreach, 1 University Circle, Horrabin Hall 8, Macomb, IL 61455.
College of Arts and Science Sponsorships
Available for campers wanting to attend “WIU's Summer Science Experience” and “Girls Plus Math”. Registrants are expected cover at least $100 of the full registration fee. To apply, please complete a SAO Application and submit via email to Sally Adams at sa-adams2@wiu.edu or mail to Office of Study Abroad and Outreach, 1 University Circle, Horrabin Hall 8, Macomb, IL 61455.
NSF Astrophysics Research Grant Scholarships
The WIU Astrophysics Research Laboratory and the Physics Department, with generous support from the National Science Foundation, is pleased to offer two scholarships for students to attend the WIU Summer Science Experience Camp. Preference will be given to:
- Students who want to become scientists, engineers, or want to work in a medical field.
- Students who need economic support to participate.
- Women, underrepresented minorities, or students who will be first in their families to attend college.
Application requires consent of parent/guardian, and endorsement from a teacher. Scholarship applications will receive full consideration if submitted by May 10th. Scholarship applications will be accepted until June 23rd.
Application form: https://goo.gl/forms/elTjogHR5jBZhen52
Community Scholarships
Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC) Scholarships
These scholarships can be applied to any camp program. Qualification is based on income and residency requirements specified by Macomb's WIRC office. Applicants must reside in either Hanock, Henderson, McDonough or Warren counties. A WIRC Application and SAO Application must both be completed. Please attach proof of total monthly income with your application.
Bushnell School District Scholarships
Available for female registrants of the Bushnell School District wishing to attend "Girls Plus Math" camp. Conact our office at (309) 298-1911 if you meet these requirements.
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