Kids and Teens: Community Resource Guide

KIDS AND TEENS

I. Activities

Advanced Placement History Conference-An annual conference for advanced placement and honors-level history high school students from Smithtown High School. Students present research papers before an audience of peers, educators, and invited commentators.
Call the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education at (631) 632-7696 or visit www.ceie.sunysb.edu/ceie.

Career Day-This one-day session, which runs in mid-December, introduces New York City and Long Island high school students to the research career opportunities available in the materials science and engineering fields. The day includes lectures by high-profile researchers in the field and demonstrations by the Polymer Museum, NASA, and the Museum of Natural History. Students break into groups and are led in mini-experiments by graduate students from Stony Brook University and Queens College. The session includes workshops for teachers on preparing students for national science competitions.
Call (631) 632-8483 or visit polymer.matscieng.sunysb.edu.

Certamen, A Latin Quiz Bowl-Carpe Diem! Teams composed of junior and senior high school students compete in this annual event. Quiz questions cover Latin grammar, vocabulary, and word derivation, as well as Roman life, mythology, history, and culture. Last year, more than 200 young Latin scholars participated.
Call the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education at (631) 632-7696 or visit www.ceie.sunysb.edu/ceie.

Dalcroze Eurhythmics: Music Basics for Kids-First to third grade students experience music through games and exercises that combine listening, singing, and physical movement. By developing their abilities to hear, think, read, and feel music, students are able to approach their instruments with new understanding and skill.
Call (631) 632-7328.

Dance Me a Story-Schoolchildren learn the basics of dance and movement skills and develop their own stories, translating them into powerful physical expression. Co-sponsored by the University's Sullivan Dance Project.
Call the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education at (631) 632-7696.

Essay/Poetry Contests-Several hundred high school students each year vie in Stony Brook's essay/poetry contests. Contestants can compete in history essay (winning entries are published in the Long Island History Journal) and language essay/poetry contests.
Call the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education at (631) 632-7696 or visit www.ceie.sunysb.edu/ceie.

Water Week Art Contest-An annual poster contest on using and preserving water is open to all elementary and secondary
public and private schools on Long Island. Artwork is displayed at the New York State Office Building in Hauppauge.
Call the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education at (631) 632-7696 or visit www.ceie.sunysb.edu/ceie.

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II. Camps

Biotechnology Summer Camp-This four-week residential
program prepares high school students for research in the biological sciences, particularly molecular biology and biotechnology. The program is open to tenth and eleventh grade students and runs from early July to early August.
Call 631-632-9750 or see our website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/ligase.

Camp Sea Wolf-Nature-minded kids ages 11 to 15 have an opportunity to do hands-on, environmental field projects in a beautiful North Fork setting. Day and overnight sessions are offered. Activities include coastal marine data collecting aboard the vessel Atlantis Explorer, hiking and canoeing, and traditional camp activities, such as archery, basketball, swimming, etc.
Call Christine McCormick at (631) 632-7697.

Science Exploration Camp-This is a two-week program for middle school students interested in exploring a variety of areas in science, including cell biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, molecular biology, forensics, botany, and many others. The program is open to 72 students from sixth through eighth grade, with a curriculum specific to each grade. For sixth grade students, the program will run July 16-27. For seventh and eighth grade students, the program runs August 6-17. All sessions are half-days.
Call 631-632-9750 or see our website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/ligase.

Sports Camps-Affordable, full-day programs for kids ages
7 to 17, directed by NCAA Division I college coaches. Each camper receives instruction from top college players. Because the
program is tailored to all skill levels and abilities, kids can advance at their own rate. Includes baseball, boys' basketball, girls' basketball, youth football (full contact, non-contact skills session, passing), lacrosse, boys' soccer, girls' soccer, girls' softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball.
Call (631) 632-7200.

Summer Camp at Stony Brook-This program, which is offered in two-, four-, six-, or eight-week sessions, combines educational activities and athletics for kids ages 5 to 13. The program provides scholastic development via the arts, science, technology, and computer instruction. The program also includes various craft projects. Campers explore different themes each week.
Call (631) 632-4550.

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III. Programs

All The Way Program-First graders from P.S. 132 in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan participate in this school-university-industry partnership, which offers a supplementary educational curriculum, intensive social services, and a caring family support system. Thirty children are added each year.
Call (631) 632-7696.

Break-Aways-World of Opportunity: Literacy Through Research-This program introduces 60 middle school students to a four-week residential summer camp experience at Stony Brook University. The camp, which has won praise from New York City Board of Education officials, campers, and parents, provides athletic and recreational activities in an inquiry-based learning environment organized around interactive exhibits. It also introduces students to a wide variety of careers in the health care professions.
Call Ginny Clancy at (631) 632-9404.

Brentwood Honors Earth Science-Eighteen ninth graders from Brentwood High School participate in an intensive four-week summer residential earth science program. During the following academic year, on Saturdays, the students carry out research projects in campus facilities and can receive credit for GEO 101.
Call (631) 632-8336.

Coastal Ecology Program-This two-hour program uses hands-on activity to educate students about the geology of Long Island—how it was formed, how plants and animals live together in salt marsh habitats, and how Native Americans and early Europeans used the natural resources of the area. This program is geared toward sixth to ninth grade students. Program dates are May-June and September-October.
To register, call 751-2244. For additional information, call (631) 632-8656.

Electronic Explorations: The Salt Marsh-This distance-learning program enables students to "visit" and study a temperate salt marsh either by connecting with a naturalist from a remote site or by connecting with a naturalist and a local in-site class at the Marine Conservation Center.
To register, call 751-2244. For additional information, call (631) 632-8656.

Field Trip Program-Groups of 15 to 25 high school students visit the laboratories of the Center for Thermal-Spray Research on the Stony Brook campus. Students spend their time doing hands-on work at each of the lab's four stations.
Call (631) 632-4567.

Garcia Center-This program, offered to approximately 20 tenth through twelfth graders and five high school teachers, provides students with laboratory-oriented research opportunities in preparation for national science competitions. It also keeps high school science teachers apprised of current research frontiers in polymer science.
Call (631) 632-8483.

High School WISE (Women in Science and Engineering)-This three-year program through BOCES is aimed at high-achieving girls from local high schools in grades 10-12. Students participate in diverse research experiences at Stony Brook and at Brookhaven National Laboratory and receive college advising as well as training in computing and in research presentations. Enrollment is open to 30 students each year. The program runs during the fall and spring semesters.
Call (631) 632-3282/632-6947.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute High School Scholar Program-This four-week residential program is aimed at high school students interested in research in the biological sciences, particularly molecular biology and biotechnology. The program, which runs from July 9 to August 3, is open to tenth and eleventh graders from Amityville, Brentwood, Central Islip, Freeport, Hempstead, Malverne, Roosevelt, Uniondale, Westbury, and Wyandanch high schools. A small stipend is provided.
Call (631) 632-9750.

Institute for Adolescent Studies-This 90-hour certificate program blends theoretical knowledge, practice theory, and practical experience. The curriculum encompasses topics ranging from traditional adolescent learning theory to such contemporary issues as adolescent chemical dependency and teenage pregnancy.
Call the School of Professional Development at (631) 632-7071.

Let's Make Diamonds!-Journey to the center of the Earth with this program that teaches middle and high school students about the powerful forces rumbling deep inside our planet. Students help scientists convert ordinary graphite into diamonds by
subjecting it to intense heat and pressure.
Call the Center for High Pressure Research at (631) 632-8241 or visit www.chipr.sunysb.edu. Call the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education at (631)-632-7696 or visit www.ceie.sunysb.edu/ceie.

Liberty Partnership Program-This program is geared toward "at-risk" junior and senior high school students from several Long Island school districts. Academic year support services are offered for kids and their parents (testing, tutoring, counseling, mentoring, etc.) as well as a summer residential academic readiness program.
Call the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education at (631) 632-7696 or visit www.ceie.sunysb.edu/ceie.

Long Island Science and Engineering Fair (LISEF)-Annual competition for secondary school students from public and private schools on Long Island. Finalists exhibit their research at the fair.
Call the Science Education Program at (631) 632-7075 or visit www.sunysb.edu/sep.

Meaningful Advantageous Tactical Hands-On (MATH) Program-For 7th and 8th grade students who love math. The world of mathematics has many different topic areas. During the five-session course, students will explore many of those topics. Through hands-on fun activities, students will gain an appreciation of mathematics that is pragmatic and useful.
Call 631-632-9750 or see our website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/ligase .

Medical Explorers-A monthly program sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America in collaboration with Stony Brook University Hospital. Health care professionals from different departments and services within University Hospital provide tours, lectures, and presentations for students in the program. Through this experience, students ages 14 to 20 are introduced to various health care professions. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of every month, from October through May, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Call Michael Maione at (631) 444-2806 or e-mail him at
mmaione@epo.hsc.sunysb.edu.

Pre-College Music Program-A curriculum in music theory, aural skills (ear training and sight singing), music analysis, and traditional and computer-based instruction in music composition for students grades 7 to 12. Weekly faculty coaching of small ensembles, including all instruments and voice. Public recitals held at the Staller Center for the Arts give students an invaluable opportunity to perform. The program is held every Saturday, September to June.
Call the Department of Music at (631) 632-7330.

President's Junior Academy Student Research-Students and teachers are invited to the University for four, one-day seminars with distinguished faculty and student peers. Discussions are research-oriented, with students and teachers touring labs on East and West Campus. High schools sponsor ninth- through eleventh-grade students in groups of seven. This program runs during the fall semester.
Call (631) 632-7075.

Safe Kids Coalition of Suffolk County-The Coalition seeks to reduce the number of preventable injuries to children by educating children and caregivers about the topics of burn safety, highway/pedestrian and bicycle safety, water safety, violence prevention, and general safety initiatives. The Safe Kids Coalition provides training programs, educational presentations, and safety screenings for schools, parents, and community groups. Safe Kids also distributes and/or makes available bike helmets, car seats, and other safety products.
Call Ronni Schultz at (631) 444-7470 or visit the National Safe Kids Campaign Web site at www.safekids.org.

Sayville Honors Earth Science-Sayville High School ninth and tenth grade students in the top 10% of their class have an opportunity to work on a year-long earth science research project guided by Stony Brook geosciences educators and researchers. This program is offered during the fall and spring semesters. There is a $50 registration fee.
Call (631) 632-8336.

Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP)-The STEP program is open to approximately 250 underrepresented students from Brentwood, Riverhead, Longwood, and Central Islip high schools. This program offers year-round academic enrichment for students interested in science, math, and technology through STEP clubs, residential summer programs, laboratory explorations and internships, college credit courses, and mentor activities.
Call (631) 632-8773.

Simons Summer Research Fellowship-This program enables students to engage in research in science, math, or engineering under the supervision of faculty and to participate in other enrichment activities. Candidates must be nominated by their schools; participants are selected through a competitive process. Applicants must be in their junior year (11th grade) of high school to apply (no exceptions) . Students interested in science hwho have demonstrated independence, creativity and an aptitutde for doing hands-on work are especiallly encouraged to apply. Residential status is optional and a stipend is provided to participants.
Call (631) 632-7114.

Statistical Analysis for Science Research-Kings Park High School students receive assistance with statistical data analysis in their science experiments. They design experimental procedures and establish appropriate data collection techniques to prepare for major science competitions such as the Intel National Science Competition.
Call (631) 632-7181 or e-mail thomas.sexton@stonybrook.edu.

Stony Brook Summer Music Festival-A two-week intensive music program for talented musicians ages 13 to 23, focusing on chamber music. Students receive intensive daily coaching, meet with prominent speakers and performers, and participate in master classes, recording sessions, outdoor concerts, and theory/composition classes. Lodging and dining are provided; local students may commute. The program includes a trip to New York City to attend the Mostly Mozart Festival concert at Lincoln Center, a boat excursion, and beach afternoons. The program ends with a gala concert performance in the Staller Center Recital Hall.
Call the Department of Music at (631) 632-7330.

Student Research Support Program-Four daylong workshops for high school students who want to become scientists. Learn how to do research projects in the biological sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, and social and behavioral sciences. Students will be assigned a mentor who will help with research throughout the academic year. Many of the program's "graduates" enter the Intel (formerly Westinghouse) Science Talent Search Competition.
Call the Science Outreach Program at (631) 632-7075.

University Preschool-On-campus teaching/research facility sponsored by the Department of Psychology; enrolls children between the ages of 18 months and five years old. Graduate students and faculty use the facilities for research and/or observation. Located in Room S-106 of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building.
Call (631) 632-7868.

Young Scholars Program-High school students complement their studies by enrolling in specially selected courses at Stony Brook on subjects not traditionally included in their schools' curricula. This program is for eleventh and twelfth grade students with excellent academic standing and runs during the fall and spring semesters.
Call (631) 632-6860.

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