GrandparentsU

June 19-21, 2013

A summer camp that brings generations together for three days of fun and wonder on the campus of Central Michigan University!

Give your grandchildren a gift that they will cherish. Come build memories and share in an adventure of discovery at CMU.

Grandparents University is a summer camp that brings grandparents and their grandkids together for three days of fun on the campus of CMU. This experience includes hands-on educational sessions conducted by faculty members along with other fun activities for grandparents and children ages 8 to 12.

Eat and sleep in the residence halls, attend special classes together throughout the campus, and experience many highlights of the CMU campus during Grandparents U.

Customize your experience by giving preference to classes that fit your interests and those of the kids that you love.

Register Today!​


Class Selections

Class selection preference will be based upon the date that registration is received at the Carlin Alumni House. Hurry-the sooner you register the higher preference you get! Once registered, you will receive an e-mail by May 1st with a list of all classes that are being offered. At that time you will rank your top choices, and be placed in those according to availability.

Here is just a sample of what will be offered (more sessions will be made available):

101: Paws in Action
102: Bug Eyed: Things in the Scanning Electron Microscope
103: Backstage at Bush Theater
104: Summer Fun: Music Theatre and You
105: Behind the Scenes of CMU Public Television
106: A guided tour of “A Natural History of Michigan”
107: A 1905 school day at the Bohannon School and the Mt. Pleasant Indian Boarding School
108: Geography is where it’s at!
109: Using Hollywood Film to Teach Science
110: Space: The Final Frontier

More sessions will be added.

We will follow up in the late spring with a full list of the class sessions. At that time you will make selections.

A choice of special evening events will be offered.
Events may include: Swimming and bowling at the Student Activity Center, movies, games, and rock climbing at the indoor rock wall in Finch.

Class times and topics are subject to change without notice. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Additional Information

Imp​ortant: Grandparent U is funded by the registration fees paid by the participants.  If the minimum number of registrants is not reached by April 30, 2013, the event will be cancelled and refunds will be provided.  A maximum of 225 people can be accommodated in the program; availability is based upon receipt of paid registration.

Cancellation Policy: If individuals need to cancel, a request for a refund must be made in writing and received no later than 5 p.m. May 14, 2013.  We are unable to issue refunds after this date.
Choice of Classes/Availability: Some classes are limited in size due to facilities and equipment availability.  Participants will be notified in the spring of their class assignments.  Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Every effort will be made to assign participants to the classes of their choice; however, we cannot guarantee placement within a particular class.  All classes are conducted by CMU faculty members and professionals, who are volunteering their time and efforts.  In rare circumstances it may be necessary to change or cancel a class.
Adult/Child Attendance: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  No more than two children may be accompanied by one adult, and no more than two adults may accompany one child.  If two children attend with one adult, they must all attend the same classes.  It two children attend with two adults; each adult/child pair may attend different classes.

 
The term Grandparents University ® is a registered trademark origination at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and is used with permission.
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