Grandparents University®
An unforgettable experience for you and your grandchild.
July 19-20, 2012
Registration now open - click here to register with a major credit card
These two days at our beautiful mountainside campus provide a unique opportunity to make memories with your grandchild (recommended ages 8-14). Enjoy hands-on learning with real full time faculty and a variety of intriguing subjects:
Unlock the secrets of bugs
Discover the magic of chemistry in the kitchen
Learn how to take digital photos like a pro
Find out how to save energy and the environment through eco-friendly living
How Grandparents University works:
- Grandparents (or grandparent figures) and their grandchildren select the "major" of their choice, and attend fun "electives" as well.
- Opt to stay overnight in one of our newest, state-of-the-art residence halls. Thursday evening features a picnic and recreation in our sports complex.
- Event registration, meals in the University cafeteria, t-shirts, water bottles, and campus shuttle transportation are all included in your registration fee
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Schedule:
THURSDAY, JULY 19
8:00-9:00 Check-in/Registration, Continental Breakfast
9:00 Welcome and Orientation
10:00-11:30 Session One
11:30-1:00 Lunch Break
1:00-2:30 Session Two
2:30-3:30 Break and Room Check in
3:30-5:00 Session Three
5:00-5:30 Break
5:30-7:00 Picnic
7:00-8:30 Optional: Activities PNC Sports Complex
FRIDAY, July 20
7:30-9:00 Breakfast and Room Check-out
9:00-10:30 Session Four
10:30-11:00 Break
11:00-12:30 Session Five
12:30-1:45 Lunch
1:45-3:00 Closing/Graduation Ceremony
3:00 Program Concludes
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For more information, you can contact us at 301-447.8329 or summer@msmary.edu.
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