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Diversity Contact Information:

Antonia (Toni) Munguia, director
Knoy Hall of Technology
401 N. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2021

E-mail: amunguia@purdue.edu
Phone: (765) 494-7522

Susan Martinez Manahan,
assistant director
Knoy Hall of Technology
401 N. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2021

Email: manahan@purdue.edu
Phone: (765) 494-2331

Cheering in the Classroom
A cheerleaders guide to Technology at Purdue

NEW 2008 DATES

June 22nd - 26th

View Last Year's PowerPoint

Discover why nearly 600 other Purdue women students are pursing a field of study within the College of Technology. Cheering in the classroom was designed for 7th—12th grade women who are currently interested in cheerleading or dance but are not familiar with the technology field. This camp is your chance to discover many future opportunities in the College of Technology through hands-on activities, while sharing your love of cheerleading with friends. This five day camp will be packed with fun and exciting Technology activities that all relate to cheerleading or dance! During the week you will also have many opportunities to work with current and former Purdue Cheerleaders in the College of Technology.

Discover the opportunities through cheerleading related activities in: Aviation Technology, Building Construction Management, Computer and Information Technology, Computer Graphics Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Organizational Leadership and Supervision.

Date: June 22nd to June 26th 2008

Housing/Food:

Participants will stay in the air-conditioned Hillenbrand Hall and dine in Purdue's exquisite dinning courts.  

Example Activities:

• Campers will be challenged to program a 2-foot tall robot to perform a choreographed dance. The campers will also have to perform this same dance along with the robot.

• We have collaborated with the state of the art Envision Center at Purdue University.  Campers will utilize motion capture technology, such as that which is used in video games today. This activity will have the campers creating a cheerleading or dance routine on the computer from the captured cheerleading and motions to create their own “digital routine ”.

• Of course the robots will need music to dance to. The campers will learn how to mix their own music as they also learn the physics of sound.

• Aviation Technology has people flying all over the place and so will we, but we are going to do it in the pool! Campers will throw baskets in the pool after they learn the physics behind the madness. How does a plane take off and how does a person “take off”?

• While working in teams all week long the campers will not only learn teamwork skills but also building construction management skills as they pass through various challenges.

• The campers will be required to create their own 2.5 high person “structure” and then communicate it to the Purdue Cheerleaders, without ever meeting them. All they will have to work with is Alice (a programming program) and a one page word document.

• How do products get from point A to point B? The Industrial technology department will show campers exactly how their shoes, poms and uniform orders get to them through the "supply chain game."

*Each major is represented through one of the many activities that are planned.

This camp is for you if…

• You are entering 7th grade or are in High School
• You are not sure what you want to major in at College
• You enjoy learning through hands-on activities
• You have an interest in cheerleading or dance
• You have little knowledge on Technology, but would like to learn more

Brochure

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Registration

To register for the Cheering in the Classroom summer camp, fill out the registration form, along with the medical form, and return both with payment to the address listed under the “Registration Submission” heading. Participants will receive a confirmation letter when registered.

Dates

Camp will begin on Sunday, June 22nd, and go through Thursday, June 26th. The program will conclude on Thursday, June 26th, with a performance and awards around noon. More information to follow.

Cost

$200 per person includes all accommodations, meals, and activities. Note: Students with a strong desire to attend camp, but lacking financial means, should contact Christi Jacobs.

Transportation

Transportation to and from the camp will be the responsibility of parents or guardians of camp participants.

Questions

If you have questions regarding the program  content, please contact Christi Jacobs, (765)494-2331 or e-mail cjacobs@purdue.edu

Registration Submission

Mail the completed form (and payment if you are not using a credit card) along with the medical form to:

CEC Business Services
Purdue University Stewart Center, Room 110128
Memorial Mall
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2034

Or fax the completed forms to: Purdue Conference Division  (765) 494-0567

Note: Enrollment is limited to the first 30 registrants.

Location

Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Lafayette area is 65 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 90 miles southeast of Gary. Major bus lines provide service to West Lafayette and Amtrak trains make daily stops in Lafayette en route to Chicago and Indianapolis. Maps will be included in your conformation packet. 

For more information
Contact:

Christi Jacobs
765-494-2331
cjacobs@purdue.edu

In accordance with Purdue policies, all persons have equal access to Purdue University's educational programs, services and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. A more complete statement of Purdue's policies of equal access and equal opportunity is also available. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Human Relations at vphr@purdue.edu or 765-494-5830.