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For more information about Math & Science Environmental Program for Migrant and Minority Youth call Boise State University (208) 426-3292		Boise River
Director of Multicultural Programs Students Web Resources Financial Aid and Scholarship Newsletter Center Links Multicultural and Education Opportunities Educational Talent Search Student Success Program Upward Bound College Assistance Migrant Programs Math and Science Summer Camp Program High School Equivalency Program University Links College of Education Boise State University	Migrant and Minority Youth Math & Science Summer Camp Program he Migrant & Minority Youth Math/Science Summer Camp program is an outreach initiative of Boise State University’s Center for Multicultural and Educational Opportunities. The Math/Science Camp program was established in 1991. Since its inception the camps have served over 1,500 youth. he program helps migrant and minority middle school students learn new skills necessary to be successful in middle school and high school programs, provides opportunities for enrichment, and helps students realize their ability to construct new meaning of the world around them. The Math/Science summer camp experience offers middle school students an opportunity to participate in hands on math, science and technology activities. The program includes fieldtrips and opportunities to work with math and science professionals. t is our expectation that after participating in the Minority and Migrant Youth Math/Science Summer Camp students will be encouraged to complete high school and seek higher education opportunities in math, science and/or technology disciplines. ignificant goals of the program include, but are not limited to the following: Students will find relevance and excitement in science, math and technology related explorations. Students will develop skills in observing, predicting, and interpreting natural phenomena. Students will develop skills in measuring and using numerical methods to describe natural phenomena. Students will perform measurements in field settings. Students will use calculators, spreadsheets, and other technology to manipulate data. Students will develop skills in using global positioning systems and mapping through hands-on study. Students will develop report writing and oral presentation skills he goals of the program are met through two summer camp phases. Lead teachers use hands on activities, fieldtrips and guest speakers to enhance learning. Some examples of hands on activities include flight and airplane design, calculating altitude, rocketry, using global positioning systems, computers and calculators, observing chemical reactions, building simple machines and catapults, constructing simple electric motors, exploring air pressure, balance, and symmetry. The curriculum is developed to provide an opportunity for participants to question, seek answers and construct new meanings. he summer camps are held at school sites near the migrant and minority communities. Students are recruited from Parma, Nampa, Homedale, Marsing, Weiser, Wilder, Notus, Fruitland, Payette, New Plymouth, Ontario and other Idaho and Oregon communities.. Each site conducts two phases. Phase I is a two-week camp for students entering grades 6 and 7. Phase II is a one-week camp for older students entering grades 8 and 9. Teacher assistants from the migrant community areas are hired to assist the lead teachers. he Camps are funded through a variety of sources including state agencies, corporate donations and private contributions. To learn more about the Migrant and Minority Youth Math & Science Summer Camp Program call the Center for Multicultural and Educational Opportunities (208) 426-3292.