Contact: Debbie Gibbons, WWU Youth Programs Manager, Extended Education, (360) 650-6820 or Debbie.Gibbons@wwu.edu.

BELLINGHAM – Western Washington University’s Odyssey of Science & Arts, a unique academic experience in a university setting, returns this summer for students entering grades 4-9 on July 9.

Odyssey of Science & Arts gives youth the opportunity to explore popular topics using Western’s state-of-the-art labs and classrooms. Courses are taught by Western faculty and are available as weeklong half-day or full-day formats. Students will participate in a wide range of exciting, interactive hands-on activities that foster a success-filled and fun learning environment.

There are over 20 course topics to choose from, including these new offerings:

Elementary school, entering grades 4-6

• Entrepreneurship – Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
• Theatre – On with the Show!

Middle school, entering grades 7-9

• Entrepreneurship – Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
• Forensics – CSI: Bellingham
• Theatre –  New Playwright’s Theatre

Returning favorites such as creative art, filmmaking, guitar, engineering, architecture, and veterinary science have limited availability. 

Odyssey of Science & Arts provides an opportunity for students to discover new knowledge, while enjoying the fun learning environment and camaraderie that comes from engaging with like-minded students.

Register now to reserve your child’s space in this program. For details and registration information, visit www.wwu.edu/youth, email youth@wwu.edu or call (360) 650-3308

Additional WWU Youth Programs offerings are listed on the website and include College Quest, Global Connections, Grandparents “U”, Western Arts Preparatory Academy (Dance, Music, Theater), Western Kids Camp and WWU Lakewood Jr. Sailing Camp.