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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼-QC to Host Multiple 2023 Summer Camps

February 21, 2023


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MOLINE, IL - - °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼-Quad Cities is ready to fly broomsticks across the Mississippi River and solve mathematical puzzles for a summer full of fun and learning for youth in grades 4-8.

"We're so excited for the opportunity to resume our summer youth camps at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼-QC," said Associate Professor of Mathematics Susan Brooks. "In the past, students have enjoyed these opportunities so much that they return to the camps the very next summer. It's a great opportunity for middle school students to learn new concepts in interesting and hands-on ways while exploring the beauty of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼-QC's riverfront campus."

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ has multiple options for kids from around the Quad Cities region and beyond to experience STEM-related activities for a week-long adventure.

Summer will kick off with two math camps, Math on the Mississippi, running simultaneously on campus from 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 26-30, followed by the highly popular Muggles in a Wizard's World from 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 10-14.

Math on the Mississippi will have two sessions; the first session is for grades 4-6, and the second for grades 6-8. Participants will discover math and science in a dynamic and interactive learning environment through measurement and ratios, simple machines, buoyancy, coding, puzzles, games and logic.

Muggles in a Wizard's World is for students in grades 4-8. Participants will be involved in a regular rotation of activities each day, including writing, reading, games, art, science and blogging, with a reader's theater on the last day.

Enrollment for all sessions is limited to 24 students each and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is required and early registration is encouraged.

Camp sponsors are the Regional Development Authority, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Mathematics, College of Education and Human Services and the School of Education.

Full program information, including how to register, can be found on the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ summer camp website at or call Melissa Gravert at (309) 757-4787.

Posted By: Lexi Dittmar (aj-dittmar@wiu.edu)
Office of University Communications & Marketing