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Summer Enrichment Program

Bradley University is pleased to offer a residential summer program opportunity to a limited number of high school students who will be entering their junior or senior years.

Beginning on June 15, 2008, you can have an exciting learning experience by participating in one our programs:  Get in the Game in the Leadership Enrichment Camp or Nursing. You will experience and learn new concepts and technologies which will be taught by experts in their fields. At the same time, you will have fun while gaining insight into college life. During the week, you will stay in one of Bradley’s Residence Halls and, in addition to the academic components, participate in fun group events. The extracurricular activities will take advantage of both campus and community venues.

Applications are accepted on a first come basis and the deadline for applications are May 15, 2008.

(The Leadership Program is full)

Get in the Game

Leadership Enrichment Camp

If leaders are made not born, how do I become one?

This week-long program focuses on the development of individual leadership abilities, leadership within terms, and leadership within the community in order to provide participants with a comprehensive learning experience.  participants will have the opportunity to engage in community and corporate leadership projects, gain insight from professionals, and discover how their leadership abilities can benefit them in the future.  Each participant will work with a Bradley University student leader who will serve as a peer mentor to provide a source of guidance, aid in the creation and achievement of personal goals, and help cultivate leadership growth and development.

"Get in the Game!" Leadership Enrichment Camp participants will capitalize on the strengths of their personal leadership styles, create personal goals and plans to achieve those goals, understand how leaders influence the community, and engage in strategic leadership development.

Students attending this program will enhance their existing leadership skills and gail new tools to help them become more involved in their schools, communities, and in preparation for college. 

This unique experience will truly help participants take their leadership skills to the next level.

(The Nursing Program is full.)

Nursing

Nursing is a profession with many challenging roles for both men and women.  Nursing involves direct patient care, administration, teaching and research in a wide variety of hospitals, clinics and other community settings.  There is an increasing demand for highly educated and trained nurses.

This program will provide an opportunity to explore various nursing roles and to experience first hand how nursing students learn.  Participants will observe and interact with nurses in practice settings, such as critical care, rehabilitation, obstetrical, medical, surgical, mental health units, outpatient surgery centers, and community clinics.  The Bradley nursing laboratory will be used  to practice taking vital signs, starting IV's, nursing assessment techniques, and performing nursing skills and procedure.  Programs, tours and observations will be held in excellent clinical facilities

of the Greater Peoria Area.

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Application Form

 

Student Name:____________________________________________________________________

Street Address:___________________________________________________________________

City:_______________________________ State:_______________ Zip Code:________________

Male:____ Female:____  High School:_______________________ Year of Graduation:_________

Father's Name:_________________ Telephone #:(__)__________ Work Phone:(___)__________

Street Address:_________________________ City:_______________ State:______ Zip:________

Mother's Name:__________________ Telephone#:(__)_________ Work Phone:(___)__________

Street Address:_________________________ City:_______________ State:______ Zip:________

E-Mail (Parents):__________________________________________________________________

I wish to participate in:

                       ______  Get in the Game (Leadership Enrichment)

                       ______  Nursing

T-Shirt Size:      S,     M,     L,     XL,     XXL      (Circle One)

________________________________________________________________________________

Roommate Preference (Someone you know who has applied)

________________________________________________________________________________

Fields of academic and/or creative interest

________________________________________________________________________________

Parent's Signature                                                                                                            Date

________________________________________________________________________________

Applicant's Signature                                                                                                       Date

I have enclosed ________ $400.00 - Registration fee

I have enclosed ________ $50.00 - Non-Refundable deposit with remaining $350.00 due before

                                                          June 1, 2008.

(In the event the applicant is not accepted into the program, registration fee and/or deposit would be refunded.)

Bradley University is non-discriminatory with regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, handicap and

place of national origin in its admissions policy.                                                 

 

Sample of Daily Schedule

Each program will provide a variety of different and exciting daily activities. However, shown below is a representative schedule which each program will closely follow:

Morning

7:30 - 9:00     Breakfast and individual activities
9:00 - 10:30   Group classroom and laboratory instruction
10:30 - 12:00 Individual instruction and group projects Afternoon
12:00 - 1:30   Lunch and free time
1:30 - 4:00     Laboratory work Project development Off-campus

                        activities

Evening

4:00 - 6:00    Dinner and free time

6:00 - 10:00  Recreational activities

Program Summary

COST: $400 – Includes all expenses for six nights lodging, meals, entertainment and program      

                        related costs.

CHECK-IN: Sunday, June 15, 2008, beginning at 2 p.m. at Bradley’s Geisert Hall.

CHECK-OUT: Saturday, June 21, 2008, between 10 a.m. and Noon at Geisert Hall.

Questions

If you have any questions concerning the summer programs, please contact one of the following individuals:

Mr. Greg Killoran
Program Coordinator
1501 W. Bradley

Peoria, IL 61625
(309) 677-2404

Dr. Alan Galsky
Associate Provost

Division of Student Affairs
(309) 677-3148