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Quest University Summer Camps

SUMMER SCHOLAR PROGRAMS

A PRE-UNIVERSITY PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 10—12

JULY 2015

Join us for our seventh "Summer Scholars" program, designed to inspire the next generation of thinkers and leaders.

WEEK ONE: JULY 12-17

WEEK TWO: JULY 19-24

WEEK THREE: JULY 26-31

Experience a week of engaging in an academic course in the mornings, and participating in related social and recreational activities in the afternoons and evenings. You will participate in leadership activities as you explore the local area through hikes and excursions, choose workshop projects in media including photography, graphic design, and videography, and have optional activities from yoga to bouldering to ultimate Frisbee.

WEEK ONE: JULY 12-17

Mathematical Problem Solving (Richard Hoshino)

In this week-long course, we explore the heart of mathematics, a collection of beautiful problems connected together in unexpected ways. The problems are chosen from a wide spectrum, ranging from recreational puzzles and brain teasers to contest problems. Students will also read excerpts of a "math novel", in which the main character learns the art of problem-solving and through that process, develops insight, imagination, confidence, creativity, and critical thinking. Students will use this novel as a springboard to reflect upon their own life journeys, and explore how problem-solving principles and techniques can be applied to address some of society's toughest challenges. Students will also be given a complimentary copy of the instructor's "math novel", in which the main character learns the art of problem-solving and through that process, develops insight, imagination, confidence, creativity, and critical thinking. (The Math Olympian)

Views of Latin America through Film (Bianca Brigidi)

What do the films "Cidade de Deus," "Amores Perros," "Motorcycle Diaries," and "Even the Rain" have in common? What do they tell us about the Latin American societies in which they were produced? Why did Latin American filmmakers of the 1980s and 1990s begin to move away from magical realism towards social realism? How did they change their film making techniques to advance these new approaches, and what is the enduring appeal of stories that portray grim realities, but never without the possibility of redemption at the end?  These and other questions will be addressed in this seminar which focuses on the comparative study of cultural production. Our explorations will reveal the diverse populations of Latin America through films. Students will complete readings and conduct discussion of these masterpieces to unpack their impact on broader cultural studies. In this course we will watch and analyze films made in Latin America, by Latin Americans and about Latin America. Students will analyze, discuss and design critical reviews about these materials in the form of a final project using mixed digital and visual media.

WEEK TWO: JULY 19-24

Cryptology: The Mathematics of Secrecy (Sarah Mayes-Tang)

How do we send our own confidential information through secure channels, and how can we break codes to uncover the secret information of our adversaries?  Answering these questions requires innovative techniques that define the field of mathematics called cryptology.  In this course, we will make and break codes, learn about breakthroughs in cryptology that changed the course of history, and develop some beautiful mathematical tools along the way.

Songwriting and Recording (Jeff Warren)

This course explores the role of song in societies past and present, the tools and skills of songwriting, and the process of recording in the studio. The practice of songwriting - setting text to music - spans human history and cultures. This course begins with an examination of songs written in many times and places. We will then explore some of the techniques of contemporary songwriting by analyzing recent songs through an introduction to some music theory and the relationship between text and music. We then explore the techniques of recording songs through an introduction to studio recording. No musical experience is necessary for this course, but students with music experience will have the opportunity to write songs during the course and receive feedback.

WEEK THREE: JULY 26-31

Food and Society (Melanie Bedore)

If you are a human who eats food, then this is the course for you. Students of Food and Society will spend a lively week exploring the many ways that food is central to our lives. We will discuss, for example, the role that food plays in social interactions and family life; the causes of food insecurity and what North Americans are doing to address it; the politics of eating organically, locally, and fairly. We will spend some time discussing interesting questions at the cusp of food studies research: are we really living amid an obesity epidemic? How should we eat, for our own health and for the planet? What should we do with the millions of kilograms of food waste produced each year? To address these questions, students will have critical discussions, watch and critique videos, read news media pieces, and take fieldtrips in the Squamish area.

Knowledge and Reality (Darcy Otto)

Is there anything we know with absolute certainty? Are there objects that exist by necessity or is everything contingent? Are there propositions that are always true? How are we to live? These questions will be addressed as we explore some fundamental issues in philosophy. This course will test your preconceived notions about knowledge and reality, and set you on a path to lead an examined life.

COSTS

$850* residential (includes tuition, accommodation, all meals and activities)
per week (Sunday to Friday)

$425* Local Commuters (includes tuition, group dinners, and activities) per week

Note: students staying more than one week have weekend meals and activities included

* plus applicable taxes

ENROLMENT

Minimum ten / maximum twenty students per class.

 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Summer Scholars program is designed to give interested high school students an opportunity to sample the unique learning atmosphere at Quest University Canada. Students who successfully complete a week-long Quest Summer Scholars class are eligible to receive a $5000 entry scholarship to the University. Students must apply through the normal process, completing all aspects of the application, and be accepted for admission as a full-time student at Quest. All entry-level scholarships are renewable for up to four years in accordance with our scholarship renewal policy. A Summer Scholars Scholarship award does not exclude a student from applying for other Quest scholarships and/or financial aid; however, students must submit a copy of their certificate of completion with their original scholarship/admission application before the March 1 deadline.

Contact Adrienne Dalla-Longa adrienne.dalla-longa@questu.ca for questions regarding the scholarship or the Summer Scholars program.

APPLY ONLINE FOR JULY 2015

​APPLY ONLINE FOR SUMMER SCHOLARS

For further information, email summer.scholars@questu.ca or

call Adrienne at 604.898.8101.

DETAILS & LOGISTICS

Costa Rica 2016!

       

Join us on a trip to the tropics - A ten day trip to one of the world's most biologically diverse and ecologically responsible places. The trip includes opportunities to go whitewater rafting, zipline through the rainforest canopy, hike to incredible waterfalls, experience a Crocodile Lake, plant a tree in a National Park, kayak, horseback ride, visit a local school and participate in a cultural evening and visit a coffee plantation. The trip is aimed at students who will be in grades 10-12 next year. Students will not miss any school days as we will travel during the extended Spring Break, March 21st-30th. Early Bird Registration Discount by May 31st. For information, please contact Lissa Cancilla at the school or online  lcancillasykes@sd19.bc.ca.

Summer Circus Camp

Veterinary for Teens - Olds College

YES Camp - Sponsored by Revelstoke Credit Union

Applications and pamphlets also available in the Counselling Centre

Take Back theWild: Conservation Leadership Training

Awakening Directions: Youth Adventure Based Learning Program

Canadian Mountain Holidays: Bobbie Burns Backcountry Lodge

Revelstoke: July 1-4^th 2015

Note:  Deadline to apply is May 15th (some conflicting info in application form)

Introduction

Awakening Directions is a three-day adventure based learning program for youth ages 15-18.  The program occurs at the Bobbie Burns backcountry lodge south of Golden.  The intention of Awakening Directions is to provide a program that encourages youth to develop leadership skills and explore directions they can take in life through the outdoors and experiential learning in a respectful, safe, and empowering environment. Our program is designed around the “Circle of Courage” model of resiliency that was created by Dr. Martin Brokenleg.  Stemming from Indigenous world-views there are four universal growth needs for all children/youth: belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity.  Our first year program addresses belonging and mastery through experiential learning in a safe and empowering environment for 4 days.  The second year program promotes independence through a 12-hour solo, and extensive hard skills developed by camping out in the mountains for the duration of this 5-day program.  The third year program is the final graduated stage of generosity where youth who have completed all stages of the program can return to develop leadership skills by co-facilitating with trip leaders.

Application Forms are available 

Wolfpack volleyball camp

BC Hydro - Young women in technology

Technology contest for female students Read this email online Looking for female students in B.C., ages 13 to 18, with a creative idea about how to use the Internet to improve education, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, retail, transportation, or smart cities. BC Hydro executives are offering their time to mentor and champion talented B.C. students – either individuals or teams – interested in taking part in theIoT World Forum Young Women's Innovation Grand Challenge. The goal of the contest, which features a grand prize of $20,000 and secondary prizes of $10,000 and $5,000, is to boost the number of women across the world pursuing careers in technology. Here's how we can help. BC Hydro School Programs will match up BC Hydro executives with B.C. students as they work on and complete their submissions to the contest, which closes on May 18, 2015. So if you have students in your school interested in participating in the contest, please email Roberta Nouari. For details of contest rules and prizing, see the IoT World Forum Young Women's Innovation Grand Challenge website. The forum and award ceremony is being held this year in Dubai, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend.

UBC Summer Science Program

Summer Camp Volunteers Needed