MESSAGE FROM ST. ANDREWS MIDDLE SCHOOL: ELIGIBILITY: All South Carolina public or private school students entering grade 7 or 8 are invited to apply. Applicants will be chosen based on their talent, ability, and excitement for technology and engineering. ABOUT CAMP SUCCESS: Camp Success is a state-of-the-art day camp for South Carolina students entering grade 7 or 8. The program helps students develop the creative, innovative thinking skills that are behind all the latest technologies. The end result is more young people who are excited about professional careers that use 21st-century technology to solve big problems and make the world a better place. The creativity, innovation, and leadership cultivated at Camp Success are not only essential tools for students to thrive as highly skilled professionals - they are the building blocks South Carolina needs to successfully compete in the global economy. COST: There is a $50 fee to apply for Camp Success. Financial aid is available to help qualified students. Please indicate your desire for financial assistance on the application form. For more information, please contact the college at the camp location of your choice. All students who are selected for Camp Success will receive a scholarship to cover the full costs of Camp Success, including materials and meals during the week. HOW TO APPLY: The criteria used for acceptance will be an essay written by the student (300 to 500 words or 2 to 3 double-spaced typewritten pages) and the completed application form. Twenty-five (25) South Carolina students entering grade 7 or 8 will be selected to participate in each camp. SESSIONS: Camp Success will operate two seven day sessions in the summer. Session One is June 11 - 17 (Midlands Technical College, Enterpise Campus--located in Northeast Columbia) and Session Two is June 18 - 24 (Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College--located in Orangeburg, SC). This is a day camp and parents are responsible for all transportation. 2006 CAMP SCHEDULE: Day 1 (Sunday) Introductory session for students and parents to learn more about Camp Success, the South Carolina Career Cluster System, and to begin thinking about and recording each camper�s individual goals for success. Days 2 � 6 (Monday � Friday) Alternating schedule of Discovery Workshops, learning lab activities, teamwork on Creative Community Design Projects, field trips and recreational activities will take place each day. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Day 7 (Saturday) Closing celebration for parents and students and awards presentation from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For more information visit the following website: http://www.campsuccess.org You may also contact the following representatives: Midlands Technical College (Camp Success - Session I) Pernelia Luongo P.O. Box 2504 Columbia, S.C. 29202 Tel: (803) 738-7743 luongop@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (Camp Success - Session II) Denise Kearse 3250 Saint Matthews Road Orangeburg, S.C. 29118 Tel: (803) 535-1409 kearsed@xxxxxxxxxx --------------------------------------------------------------- St. Andrews Middle School General Information: School Phone Number: (803) 731-8910 Fax Number: (803) 731-8913 Principal's Secretary: Mrs. B. Doctor 731-8910 Principal: 7th Grade Administrator: Mr. K. Richardson 731-8910 Assistant Principal: 6th Grade Administrator: Dr. J. Holmes 750-4034 Assistant Principal: 8th Grade Administrator: Ms. T. Broome 750-4032 School Resource Officer: Deputy A. Wilson 750-4076 6th Grade Guidance Counselor: Ms. S. Dunning 750-4030 7th Grade Guidance Counselor: Ms. N. Shealy 750-4029 8th Grade Guidance Counselor: Ms. M. Hatcher 750-4036 Curriculum Resource Teacher (CRT): Ms. G. Morris 750-4031 Attendance Office: Ms. V. Starks 731-8912 Database Specialist: Ms. P. Forbes 750-4027 School Nurse: Nurse Killoy 750-4028 School Cafeteria: 731-8914 Media Specialist (Library): Ms. Black 750-4072 St. Andrews Middle School Webpage: http://sams.rcsd1.org/home.asp SAMS Discussion List Archives (All Messages Submitted): //www.freelists.org/archives/samscommunity/ SAMS Discussion List Webpage: //www.freelists.org/webpage/samscommunity Richland County School District One Webpage: http://www.richlandone.org